- Dates: Various dates until June 16, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
- Presented By: Lees-McRae Summer Theatre
- Location: 191 Main Street
- Address: Banner Elk, NC 28604
- Price: $20–$48
Shrek, The Musical
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire
Directed by Jarrett W. Koski, Lees-McRae 2012 Alumnus
Musical Direction by Nina Allbert
"Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand...and his name is Shrek.
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure that brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears.