Every seat was taken as Shrek the Musical opened to a sold-out weekend at Newport World Resorts. The production played to three consecutive full-house performances, drawing in over 5,000 audiences. Many theatergoers, dressed as their favorite fairy-tale characters, flocked to the Newport Performing Arts Theater for a laugh-out-loud adventure.

the Broadway hit, a heartwarming, hilarious retelling of the beloved DreamWorks classic, kicked off its run with thunderous applause, standing ovations, and an ogre-sized dose of joy.

The swamptacular show stars Jamie Wilson as the lovable green ogre Shrek, Krystal Kane as the feisty Princess Fiona, and Topper Fabregas as the wisecracking Donkey, with Alfredo Reyes as the tiny tyrant Lord Farquaad and Julia Serad as the fierce and fiery Dragon.

Behind the curtain is an all-star creative team led by Director Dexter Santos, Artistic Director Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo, Associate Director Michael Stuart Williams, Assistant Director Cara Barredo, and Musical Director Ejay Yatco. Together, they create a big, bright, beautiful world on stage through dazzling sets, bold choreography, and irresistible humor.

With its layers upon layers of charm, humor, and heart, Shrek the Musical celebrates individuality and self-acceptance through unforgettable show-stoppers like “Big Bright Beautiful World,” “Freak Flag,” “I Know It’s Today,” and the feel-good finale “I’m a Believer.”

Following its sold-out opening weekend, Shrek the Musical continues its run at the Newport Performing Arts Theater through the December holiday season. Expect more laughter, more magic, and more moments that prove happily-ever-after is alive in the swamp.

Shrek The Musical is based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig. It features book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori. The hit musical was originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions. Shrek The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), New York, NY, USA. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.

Witness the ogre-sized production of Shrek The Musical until December 2025 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Tickets are available at Ticketworld and Newport World Resorts Box Office: PHP 4,500 (SVIP), PHP 4,000 (VIP), PHP 3,000 (GOLD), PHP 2,000 (SILVER), and PHP 1,500 (BRONZE). For inquiries, contact Customer Care at 7908-8888 or info@fhtcentertainment.com.

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