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Following up on the success of Shrek, the people at DreamWorks Theatricals have turned the beloved film into a musical.

Fans both old and young can exult: The Shrek troupe is coming to Jakarta to give 24 performances at the Ciputra Artpreneur Theater from May 5 to 22.

THE STORY

Most people are familiar with the tale of Shrek, the popular animated movie from DreamWorks that tells of a green ogre who breaks the stereotypes of the handsome hero as he comes to rescue Princess Fiona when she is in trouble.

The story starts with a tragedy, when Shrek has to leave his home after the Fairy Tale Creatures, banished from the Kingdom of Duloc by the evil Lord Farquaad, are dumped on his precious land.

In the outside world, however, Shrek encounters a host of hilarious characters, including a talkative donkey, a hyperactive gingerbread man'€“as well as a highly temperamental enemy.

A hero is needed to save the day and Shrek comes forth to answer the call.

The story was originally created by illustrator William Steig as a children'€™s book in 1990.

Steig, who spent decades creating over 600 drawings and 117 covers for The New Yorker magazine, was a late bloomer in his career as an author for children'€™s books.

The Shrek story became a favorite of children and adults in 2001, when DreamWorks adapted it for the screen to worldwide acclaim.

THE MUSICAL

The musical was performed for the first time in Seattle in the summer of 2008 before opening on Broadway in December the same year.

During its Broadway run, the show, which has a cast and crew of over 50, was performed over 500 times, garnering eight Tony Award nominations, and became one of the top-10 highest-grossing musicals of 2009.

 '€œWe are very happy that Shrek the Musical is going to be performed in places that we have never visited before, and that families across the world will be able to enjoy beautiful performances, as well as witness their favorite characters from the story coming to life on stage,'€ DreamWorks Theatricals said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Ciputra Artpreneur President Director Rina Ciputra Sastrawinata said her organization was very proud to host the troupe for the Asia premiere of its international tour.

'€œThis is part of our commitment to strengthen Indonesia'€™s position on the map of international theater performances,'€ Rina said.

Broadway Entertainment Group CEO Liz Kopps said that the group was thrilled to continue its cooperation and partnership with Ciputra Artpreneur in bringing one of Broadway's best performances to Jakarta, especially following the success of Disney's Beauty and the Beast last year.

The performances, which will cover two 70-minute acts and a 20-minute intermission, are presented by the art center in collaboration with DreamWorks Theatricals, Broadway Entertainment Group and NETworks Presentations.

Tickets for the English-language performance, which includes lyrics crafted by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Olivier Award-winner Jeanine Tesori, can be purchased online via kiostix.com and Raja Karcis.

Ranging in price from Rp 750,000 to Rp 2.95 million, tickets are available at a 10 percent discount when purchased with a BCA credit card.

The show is directed by Stephen Sposito, famous for his work on the Broadway musical How to Succeed in Business, starring Daniel Radcliffe.

Meanwhile costumes were designed by Tim Hatley, a designer who received a Tony Award for his work on Private Lives and Spamalot.

THE VENUE

The Ciputra Artpreneur Theater has gained a reputation as a superior venue for superb musical performances.

Following the success of its landmark presentation of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the theater continues to offer world-class musicals to Jakarta'€™s audiences.

In August, the theater will stage the musical Annie, one of the world'€™s best-loved family musicals.
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SCHEDULE

Tuesday shows

May 10, May 17

8 p.m.

Wednesday shows

May 11, May 18

8 p.m.

Thursday shows

May 5, May 12, May 19

8 p.m.

Friday shows

May 6

8 p.m.

May 13, May 20

3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Saturday shows

May 7, May 14, May 21

3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Sunday shows

May 8, May 15, May 22

1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
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Ciputra Artpreneur Theater

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Ciputra World 1 Jakarta
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