Grandstreet Theatre is staging Shrek The Musical this summer, bringing the DreamWorks fairy tale to the Last Chance Gulch stage for audiences of all ages. The production follows the familiar story of Shrek, a grumpy ogre who sets out to reclaim his swamp with the help of a fast-talking Donkey, and along the way encounters a cast of fairy tale misfits including Princess Fiona.
Based on the 2001 Oscar-winning animated film, the stage musical version has been a consistent draw for community and regional theaters since its Broadway debut, in part because it offers substantial roles across a wide age range — making it a natural fit for Grandstreet, which has long blended youth and adult performers. The Helena theater has been a fixture of the local arts community for decades, operating out of its home in the old Central School building.
Ticket and performance schedule information is available through Grandstreet Theatre directly. For families looking for summer programming, the production runs alongside other community events on the Walking Mall this season.