Shrek: The Musical

Right off the top, Shrek-the Musical doesn't have the best music but its'entertaining and good enough and is blessed with clever, and slyly witty lyrics. I rated this 5 stars because the overall CD is fun-a whole lotta fun. Brian D'Arcy James as Shrek starts the show with the ironic "Big, Beautiful World" with his powerful voice but my only quibble with him would be that, with his spoken dialogue he sounds to be imitating Mike Myers. Sutton Foster as Fiona is a delight and she has one of those cartoony scenes with the heroine walking through a forest communing with the animals and in the cheerful song "Morning Person" and in the described but unsung antics, she channels her inner ogre. Christopher Seiber as Lord Farquaad,a taller man in his own mind has two funny songs, "What's Up Duloc" and "The Ballad of Farquaad". Daniel Breaker as Donkey has a tough act to follow in Eddie Murphy and I suppose you have to see his portrayal in person to fully appreciate his performance but he shares a duet with The Dragon where the dragon threatens to turn him into "Donkey Pot Pie". Another number that scores is "I Know It's Today" where Princess Fiona along with Young Fiona and Teen Fiona each relate how their lives were shaped by stories they read in fairy tales. Another funny song is "I Think I Got You Beat" where Shrek and Fiona compete with each other about how each of them had a worse life. This CD is highly entertaining and enjoyable and can't wait to see the show and see the antics from both the story and the songs.

When i heard they had made Shrek into a musical, i thought they were crazy! Although i absolutely loved the movies, a Musical sounded ridiculous. "How can you make SHREK into a Musical??" A Broadway tour, even came to my town, & because of my ignorance, I missed it. Years later, after seeing the DVD of the show, & now owning this music cd, i regret that decision!!!! It is FANtastic!! I absolutely love the music and the show!! I've always loved the story of Shrek, & the songs just make it even more beautiful! You get to understand the characters better. Who knew?? The portrayal of Fiona is HILARIOUS. If you like the Shrek movies, you WILL love the show! I am constantly replaying my favorites: "Who I'd Be" <3, "I Know It's Today, "This Is How A Dream Comes True", "I Think I Got You Beat", "Don't Let Me Go" &... yeahhhhh i basically have the album on repeat. LOVE!

My grandchildren and I are enjoying everything Shrek. This CD is a must have! The songs are amazing and fun!

SUTTON FOSTER. She is just so awesome. This album is worth the purchase if only for her. But all the performances are outstanding. This is not just a kiddie musical! It's hilarious. I bought the DVD of the show recorded on Broadway (I wish they did that more often with other shows!) and then bought the album because it's just so funny. (That recording is on Netflix now, if you're interested!) Great album you can sing along and tap your foot to, but it's got great heart too. Here are my favorite tracks: Don't Let Me Go I Know It's Today Who I'd Be Morning Person I Think I Got You Beat When Words Fail I'm A Believer (but all the songs are great, seriously!)

I love Musicals, but not being blessed to live near NY, I must console myself with the touring companies that eventually make there way near me and cast recordings. With most cast recordings I have my favorite songs and some that are just "OK" within the album. Not the case with Shrek. I LOVED the whole album. I will listen to it in its entirty. Several times. The songs are quirky, fun and make you want to sing along. The performances are definately Tony worthy. This is a good one if you want to introduce your kids to musical theater. Highly recommended.

After watching the Shrek the Musical movie on Netflix, I kept on humming the songs to myself all the time. So I knew I had to get it. When I listened to the whole soundtrack initially, I noticed a bit of a difference between the recording and movie; but I got over that pretty quickly. I love the songs - well, most of the songs. I tend to fast forward the beginning of "A Big Bright Beautiful World" and just listen to grown-up Shrek at the end. My absolute favorites are "Story of My Life," "Don't Let Me Go," "Donkey Pot Pie," and "I Think I Got You Beat" It the perfect accompaniment to Shrek the musical DVD.

Bought as a gift. Recipient seemed to like it.

Shrek the Musical is amazing. It's fun, both for adults and kids and it has great music. Sutton Foster (Fiona) and Brian D'Arcy James are absolutely phenomenal and are both nominated for Tony's as best lead actor/actress. Christopher Sieber (Lord Farquaad) is also nominated for best supporting actor and the whole musical was nominated for best musical, best original book, best score, best orchestrations, and best costume design. it is an all-around one-of-a-kind musical and i totally recommend it to everyone!

Ich habe mir im Januar das Musical in Berlin angeschaut. Leider soll es ja keine deutsche Gesamtaufnahme geben, was sehr schade ist (durch die tollen deutschen Darsteller). Aber da die Songs einfach klasse sind, ist es eigentlich egal, ob man sie sich in deutsch oder englisch abhört. Ja und seitdem ich die CD habe läuft nichts anderes mehr. Ich bin verzaubert.

We have had no regrets whatsover about this purchase. It simply gets better with each listening; Tunefully appealing, but it is the libretto that takes the gold medal. Devilishly witty, succinct and every word clear as a bell from a cast who have to have been selectively bred for their parts. Press PLAY, lie back, close your eyes and you will be transported with delight. The best CD we have bought in years! Doc Brown, your run of the Mill listener

Love this musical!

このCDを買ったのは、30周年のミュージカルアニーでアニー役を演じたMalissa O'donnell(マリッサ オドネル)さんがI know It's todayでTeenager Fionaの役で歌っているからです。 私はマリッサのファンで、彼女でレコーディングしているCDを今集めてる最中です。 他の曲では、 Story of my life What's Up, Duloc? がお気に入りの歌になりました。 Don't Let me Goの歌は明るい曲調でこちらもお気に入りの歌になりました。 この歌はダンスできそうな歌です。

Nice to listen to in the car. Sounds just like watching the movie and we loved the movie. :)