Shrek the Musical is a musical

Musical theatre

Musical theatre is a form of theatre combining songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance. The emotional content of the piece – humor, pathos, love, anger – as well as the story itself, is communicated through the words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an...

 with music by Jeanine Tesori

Jeanine Tesori

Jeanine Tesori is an American musical arranger and composer who won the 1999 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music in a Play for Nicholas Hytner's production of Twelfth Night at Lincoln Center and the 2004 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music for Caroline, or Change.Tesori made her Broadway...

 and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire

David Lindsay-Abaire

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. It is based on the 2001 DreamWorks

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 film

Shrek

Shrek is a 2001 American computer-animated fantasy comedy film directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, featuring the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and John Lithgow. Loosely based on William Steig's 1990 fairy tale picture book Shrek!...

 and the book

Shrek!

Shrek! is a picture book written and illustrated in 1990 by William Steig about a young ogre who finds the ogre of his dreams when he leaves home to see the world...

 by William Steig

William Steig

William Steig was a prolific American cartoonist, sculptor and, later in life, an author of popular children's literature...

. Below are the actors, cast lists and replacements for all major English-speaking productions of the musical, directed by Jason Moore

Jason Moore (director)

Jason Moore is an American director of theatre and television. He was born in Fayetteville, Arkansas and later studied at Northwestern University.-Career:...

 and Rob Ashford

Rob Ashford

Rob Ashford is an American choreographer and director. He is a seven-time Tony Award nominee , five-time Olivier Award nominee, Emmy Award winner, Drama Desk winner, and Outer Critics Circle Award winner.-Biography:...

. The design, music & lyrics and choreography (by Josh Prince), among other elements, differ from production to production. For more information on the show see Shrek the Musical.

There have been five major English-speaking productions to date and they are listed below in order of opening night performance. All are produced by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, with the exeption of the Non-Equity US Tour, which is produced by NETworks.

Seattle, Washington (Out-of-town tryout)

• First Preview: August 14, 2008
• Opening Night: September 10, 2008
• Closing Night: September 21, 2008
• Venue: The 5th Avenue Theater

Original Seattle Cast (2008)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Adam Reigler as Young Shrek
• Brian d'Arcy James
  Brian d'Arcy James
  Brian d'Arcy James is an American actor and musician.-Personal life:James was born in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Mary , a seller of children's books, and a lawyer father, Thomas F. James. Brian's maternal grandfather was Harry F. Kelly, former Governor of the state of Michigan...
  
   as Shrek
• John Tartaglia
  John Tartaglia
  John Nicholas Tartaglia is an American singer, actor, dancer, puppeteer.Tartaglia was born in Maple Shade, New Jersey, U.S.. He joined Sesame Street's puppetry team at the age of 16 part-time, performing as a right hand and many minor characters, including Phoebe and being the backup for Kevin...
  
   as Pinocchio
• Chester Gregory
  Chester Gregory
  Chester Gregory is an award-winning Broadway actor and musician.-Broadway roles:*Sister Act as Eddie*Dreamgirls as James "Thunder" Early *Hairspray as Seaweed*Tarzan as Terk*The Jackie Wilson Story as Jackie Wilson...
  
   as Donkey
• Christopher Sieber
  Christopher Sieber
  Christopher Sieber is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Kevin Burke in Two of a Kind starring Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen and Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical. Christopher studied acting and musical comedy at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City...
  
   as Lord Farquaad
• John Tartaglia
  John Tartaglia
  John Nicholas Tartaglia is an American singer, actor, dancer, puppeteer.Tartaglia was born in Maple Shade, New Jersey, U.S.. He joined Sesame Street's puppetry team at the age of 16 part-time, performing as a right hand and many minor characters, including Phoebe and being the backup for Kevin...
  
   as The Magic Mirror
• Leah Greenhaus / Keaton Whittaker as Young Fiona
• Marissa O'Donnell as Teen Fiona
• Sutton Foster
  Sutton Foster
  Sutton Lenore Foster is an American actress, singer and dancer. Foster has received two Tony Awards, in 2002 for her role of Millie Dillmount in Thoroughly Modern Millie and in 2011 for her role of Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes...
  
   as Princess Fiona
• Kecia Lewis-Evans as Dragon
• Leah Greenhaus / Keaton Whittaker as Flower Girl
• Adam Reigler as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Haven Burton (Gingy, Sugar Plum Fairy), Jennifer Cody

Jennifer Cody

Jennifer Cody , is an American dancer and actress.-Early life:Cody was born in Henrietta, New York. She began dancing at an early age. She studied acting at Fredonia State University...

 (Cobbler's Elf, Duloc Greeter, Blind Mouse), Bobby Daye (Pig #2, Bishop), Ryan Duncan (Pig #3, Pied Piper), Sarah Jane Everman (Ugly Duckling, Blind Mouse), Aymee Garcia (Mama Bear), Lisa Ho (Baby Bear, Blind Mouse), Chris Hoch (Captain of the Guard, Bigb Bad Wolf), Danette Holden (Flutterbell, Magic Mirror Assistant, Bluebird), Jacob Ming-Trent (Papa Ogre, Pig #1), Denny Paschall (Peter Pan), Greg Reuter (Guard, Gnome), Noah Rivera (The White Rabbit), Jennifer Simard (Mother, Wicked Witch), Rachel Stern (Mama Ogre, Humpty Dumpty), Dennis Stowe (Barker, Papa Bear, Thelonius).

Understudies and Standbys: Standby for Shrek - Ben Crawford. Understudy for Shrek - Jacob Ming-Trent. For Princess Fiona - Haven Burton, Sarah Jane Everman. For Lord Farquaad - Chris Hoch, Greg Reuter. For Donkey - Ryan Duncan, Bobby Daye. For Pinocchio/The Magic Mirror/Dragon Puppeteer - Denny Paschall, Noah Rivera. For Dragon - Aymee Garcia, Rachel Stern. For Teen Fiona - Haven Burton. For Young Shrek - Leah Greenhaus, Keaton Whittaker.

Swings: Carolyn Ockert-Haythe, Heather Jane Rolff, David F.M. Vaughn.
Dance Captain/Swing: Justin Greer.

Broadway, New York

• First Preview: November 8, 2008
• Opening Night: December 14, 2008
• Closing Night: January 3, 2010
• Venue: The Broadway Theatre

Original Broadway Cast (12.08/06.09)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Adam Reigler as Young Shrek
• Brian d'Arcy James as Shrek
• John Tartaglia as Pinocchio
• Daniel Breaker
  Daniel Breaker
  -Life and career:Born in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of a career military officer, Breaker grew up partly in Germany and attended Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, a performing arts school in Florida. He then earned a BFA degree from the Juilliard School in 2002...
  
   as Donkey
• Christopher Sieber as Lord Farquaad
• John Tartaglia as The Magic Mirror
• Leah Greenhaus / Rachel Rescheff as Young Fiona
• Marissa O'Donnell as Teen Fiona
• Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona
• Adam Reigler as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Cameron Adams, Haven Burton (Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingy, Dragonette), Jennifer Cody (Shoemaker's Elf, Blind Mouse), Bobby Daye (Sticks, Bishop), Ryan Duncan (Bricks), Sarah Jane Everman (Ugly Duckling, Blind Mouse), Aymee Garcia (Mama Bear, Dragonette), Lisa Ho (Baby Bear, Blind Mouse), Chris Hoch (Big Bad Wolf, Captain of the Guard), Danette Holden (Fairy Godmother, Bluebird), Marty Lawson (Guard), Jacob Ming-Trent (Papa Ogre, Straw), Denny Paschall (Peter Pan), Greg Reuter (Gnome, Pied Piper), Noah Rivera (White Rabbit), Jennifer Simard (Wicked Witch), Rachel Stern (Mama Ogre, Humpty Dumpty, Dragonette), Dennis Stowe (Papa Bear, Thelonius).

Understudies and Standbys: Standby for Shrek - Ben Crawford. Understudy for Shrek - Jacob Ming-Trent. For Princess Fiona - Haven Burton, Sarah Jane Everman. For Lord Farquaad - Chris Hoch, Greg Reuter. For Donkey - Ryan Duncan, Bobby Daye. For Pinocchio/The Magic Mirror - Denny Paschall, Noah Rivera. For Teen Fiona - Haven Burton. For Young Shrek - Leah Greenhaus, Rachel Rescheff.

Swings: Heather Jane Rolff, David F.M. Vaughn.
Dance Captain/Swing: Justin Greer. Asst. Dance Captain/Swing: Carolyn Ockert-Haythe.

Final Broadway Cast (12.09/01.10)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Rozi Baker / Maya Goldman as Young Shrek
• Ben Crawford as Shrek
• John Tartaglia as Pinocchio
• Daniel Breaker as Donkey
• Christopher Sieber as Lord Farquaad
• John Tartaglia as The Magic Mirror
• Rozi Baker / Maya Goldman as Young Fiona
• Tessa Albertson as Teen Fiona
• Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona
• Rozi Baker / Maya Goldman as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Cameron Adams, Haven Burton (Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingy, Dragonette), Bobby Daye (Sticks, Bishop), Ryan Duncan (Bricks), Sarah Jane Everman (Ugly Duckling, Blind Mouse), Brian Gonzales (Papa Ogre, Straw), Colleen Hawks (Fairy Godmother, Bluebird), Lisa Ho (Baby Bear, Blind Mouse), Chris Hoch (Big Bad Wolf, Captain of the Guard), Marty Lawson (Guard), Denny Paschall (Peter Pan), Greg Reuter (Gnome, Pied Piper), Noah Rivera (White Rabbit), Jennifer Simard (Wicked Witch), Rachel Stern (Mama Ogre, Tweedle Dum ≠, Dragonette), Dennis Stowe (Papa Bear, Thelonius), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mama Bear, Dragonette), Kristen Wyatt (Shoemaker's Elf, Blind Mouse).

Understudies and Standbys: Standby for Shrek - Eric Petersen. Understudy for Shrek - Brian Gonzales. For Princess Fiona - Haven Burton, Sarah Jane Everman. For Lord Farquaad - Chris Hoch, David F.M. Vaughn. For Donkey - Ryan Duncan, Bobby Daye. For Pinocchio/The Magic Mirror - Denny Paschall, Justin Greer. For Teen Fiona - Haven Burton, Kristen Wyatt.

Swings: Heather Jane Rolff, Keven Quillon, David F.M. Vaughn.
Dance Captain/Swing: Justin Greer. Asst. Dance Captain/Swing: Carolyn Ockert-Haythe.

≠ Later in the Broadway run, Humpty Dumpty was axed and Stern became Tweedle Dum.

Broadway Cast Replacement History

• Eric Petersen replaced Jacob Ming-Trent as Papa Ogre/Straw on June 17, 2009.
• Rozi Baker replaced Rachel Rescheff as an alternate Young Fiona on July 15, 2009.
• Jacob Ming-Trent returned to the roles of Papa Ogre/Straw on July 15, 2009.
• Maya Goldman replaced Leah Greenhaus as an alternate Young Fiona on August 11, 2009.
• Robb Sapp
  Robb Sapp
  Robb Sapp is an American actor and singer who has appeared in musicals, both on Broadway and Off-Broadway as well as in regional theatre.-Early life:...
  
  temporarily replaced John Tartaglia as Pinocchio/Magic Mirror on August 18, 2009.
• Tessa Albertson replaced Marissa O'Donnell as Teen Fiona on August 18, 2009.
• Rozi Baker and Maya Goldman replaced Adam Reigler as Young Shrek/Dwarf on August 18, 2009.
• Eric Petersen returned to the roles of Papa Ogre/Straw on August 18, 2009.
• Kristen Wyatt replaced Jennifer Cody as Shoemaker's Elf/Blind Mouse on August 18, 2009.
• Colleen Hawks replaced Danette Holden as Fairy Godmother/Bluebird on August 18, 2009.
• Frankie Paparone replaced Noah Rivera as White Rabbit on August 18, 2009.
• Keven Quillon replaced Greg Reuter as Gnome/Pied Piper on August 18, 2009.
• Ben Crawford replaced Brian d'Arcy James as Shrek on November 10, 2009.
• Brian Gonzales replaced Eric Petersen as Papa Ogre/Straw on November 10, 2009.
• Noah Rivera returned to the role of White Rabbit on November 10, 2009.
• Greg Reuter returned to the roles of Gnome/Pied Piper on November 10, 2009.
• Maia Nkenge Wilson replaced Aymee Garcia as Mama Bear/Dragonette on November 10, 2009.
• John Tartaglia returned to the roles of Pinocchio/Magic Mirror on December 15, 2009.

Broadway Standby Replacement History

• Eric Petersen replaced Ben Crawford as the standby for Shrek on November 10, 2009.

Broadway Understudy Replacement History

• Ryan Worsing became a fifth swing on April 15, 2009.
• David F.M. Vaughn replaced Greg Reuter as the second understudy for Lord Farquaad on August 18, 2009.
• Justin Greer replaced Noah Rivera as the second understudy for Pinocchio/Magic Mirror on August 18, 2009.
• Kristen Wyatt became a second understudy for Teen Fiona on August 18, 2009.
• Brian Gonzales replaced Eric Petersen as the understudy for Shrek on November 10, 2009.
• Keven Quillon replaced Ryan Worsing as a swing on November 10, 2009.

1st National US Tour

• First Preview: July 13, 2010
• Opening Night: July 25, 2010
• Closing Night: July 31, 2011
• Opening Venue: Chicago, IL. @ Cadillac Palace Theatre
• Closing Venue: Los Angeles, CA. @ Pantages Theatre

Original 1st National US Tour Cast (07.10/01.11)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Scarlett Diaz / Madison Mullahey as Young Shrek
• Eric Petersen as Shrek
• Blakely Slaybaugh as Pinocchio
• Alan Mingo, Jr. as Donkey
• David F.M. Vaughn^ as Lord Farquaad
• Scarlett Diaz / Madison Mullahey as Young Fiona
• Sarah Peak as Teen Fiona
• Haven Burton as Princess Fiona
• Carrie Compere as Dragon
• Scarlett Diaz / Madison Mullahey as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Kevin Boseman (Bricks, Dragon Puppeteer), Holly Ann Butler (Queen Lillian, Wicked Witch, Blind Mouse), Carrie Compere (Mama Ogre, Tweedle Dum), Tyrone Davis, Jr. (Sticks, Dragon Puppeteer), Sandra DeNise (Sugar Plum Fairy, Bluebird), Aymee Garcia (Mama Bear, Gingy), Brian Gonzales (Papa Ogre, Straw, Knight, Pied Piper, Bishop), Lisa Ho (Baby Bear, Blind Mouse), Benjamin Howes (Papa Bear, Thelonius, Knight), Denny Paschall (Peter Pan, Dragon Puppeteer), Sarah Peak (Ugly Duckling), Keven Quillon (Guard, Dragon Puppeteer), Morgan Rose (Shoemaker's Elf, Blind Mouse), Jason W. Shuffler^ (King Harold, Big Bad Wolf, Captain of the Guard, Knight), Blakely Slaybaugh (Knight).

Understudies: Understudy for Shrek - David Foley, Jr., Brian Gonzales. For Princess Fiona - Sandra DeNise, Holly Ann Butler. For Donkey - Tyrone Davis, Jr., Kevin Boseman. For Lord Farquaad - Benjamin Howes, Jason W. Shuffler^. For Pinocchio - Denny Paschall, Justin Greer.

Swings: Joe Abraham, Emily Cramer, David Foley, Jr.
Dance Captain/Swing: Justin Greer. Asst. Dance Captain/Swing: Mara Newbery.

^The role of "Lord Farquaad" was first played by Todd Buonopane, but for reasons still unknown he left the production only days before opening, leaving Mr. Vaughn (first cover at the time) to assume the full-time role. Jason W. Shuffler joined the cast shortly after to take over Vaughn's roles, primarily "Big Bad Wolf".

Final 1st National US Tour Cast (05.11/07.11)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Hayley Feinstein / Danielle Siobelman as Young Shrek
• Eric Petersen as Shrek
• Blakely Slaybaugh as Pinocchio
• Alan Mingo, Jr. as Donkey
• David F.M. Vaughn as Lord Farquaad
• Hayley Feinstein / Danielle Siobelman as Young Fiona
• Sarah Peak as Teen Fiona
• Haven Burton as Princess Fiona
• Carrie Compere as Dragon
• Hayley Feinstein / Danielle Siobelman as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Holly Ann Butler (Queen Lillian, Wicked Witch, Blind Mouse), Carrie Compere (Mama Ogre, Tweedle Dum), Tyrone Davis, Jr. (Sticks, Dragon Puppeteer), Sandra DeNise (Sugar Plum Fairy, Bluebird), Aymee Garcia (Mama Bear, Gingy), Derek Hanson (Papa Ogre, Straw, Knight, Pied Piper, Bishop), Benjamin Howes (Papa Bear, Thelonius, Knight), Cara Kem (Baby Bear, Blind Mouse), Denny Paschall (Peter Pan, Dragon Puppeteer), Sarah Peak (Ugly Duckling), Keven Quillon (Guard, Dragon Puppeteer), Morgan Rose (Shoemaker's Elf, Blind Mouse), Jason W. Shuffler (King Harold, Big Bad Wolf, Captain of the Guard, Knight), Blakely Slaybaugh (Knight), Julius Thomas III (Bricks, Dragon Puppeteer).

Understudies: Understudy for Shrek - David Foley, Jr. For Princess Fiona - Sandra DeNise, Holly Ann Butler. For Donkey - Tyrone Davis, Jr., Julius Thomas III. For Lord Farquaad - Benjamin Howes, Jason W. Shuffler. For Pinocchio - Denny Paschall, Sean McKnight.

Swings: Joe Abraham, Emily Cramer, David Foley, Jr.
Dance Captain/Swing: Mara Newbery. Asst. Dance Captain/Swing: Sean McKnight.

1st National US Tour Cast Replacement History

• David F.M. Vaughn replaced Todd Buonopane as Lord Farquaad on July 23, 2010.^
• Jason W. Shuffler assumed the roles of King Harold/Big Bad Wolf/Captain of the Guard/Knight on August 10, 2010.≠
• Hayley Feinstein replaced Scarlett Diaz as Young Fiona; Young Shrek/Dwarf on January 25, 2011.
• Danielle Siobelman replaced Madison Mullahey as Young Fiona; Young Shrek/Dwarf on January 25, 2011.
• Cara Kem replaced Lisa Ho as Baby Bear/Blind Mouse on January 25, 2011.
• Julius Thomas III replaced Kevin Boseman as Bricks/Dragon Puppeteer on January 25, 2011.
• Derek Hanson replaced Jason W. Shuffler as King Harold/Big Bad Wolf/Captain of the Guard/Knight on January 25, 2011.
• Derek Hanson replaced Brian Gonzales as Papa Ogre/Straw/Knight/Pied Piper/Bishop on May 24, 2011.
• Jason W. Shuffler returned to the roles of King Harold/Big Bad Wolf/Captain of the Guard/Knight on May 24, 2011.

≠ Swings covered the roles until Shuffler was cast.

1st National US Tour Understudy Replacement History

• Benjamin Howes replaced David F.M. Vaughn as the first understudy for Lord Farquaad on July 23, 2010.
• Jason W. Shuffler assumed the postion of second understudy for Lord Farquaad on August 10, 2010.
• Julius Thomas III replaced Kevin Boseman as the second understudy for Donkey on January 25, 2011.
• Derek Hanson replaced Jason W. Shuffler as the second understudy for Lord Farquaad on January 25, 2011.
• Sean McKnight replaced Justin Greer as a swing on January 25, 2011.
• Mara Newbery replaced Justin Greer as the dance captain on January 25, 2011.
• Brian Gonzales left the postion of second understudy for Shrek on May 22, 2011.
• Jason W. Shuffler returned to the postion of second understudy for Lord Farquaad on May 24, 2011.

London's West End, UK

• First Preview: May 6, 2011
• Opening Night: June 14, 2011
• Venue: Theatre Royal, Drury Lane

Original West End Cast (06.11/09.11)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Nigel Lindsay
  Nigel Lindsay
  Nigel Lindsay is an English actor. He was nominated for Best British Comedy Performance in Film at the 2011 British Comedy Awards for his performance as Barry, the Muslim convert in Chris Morris's BAFTA winning Four Lions and won the 2011 Whatsonstage Award for Best Supporting Actor as Dr Harry...
  
   as Shrek
• Amanda Holden
  Amanda Holden
  Amanda Louise Holden is an English actress and presenter. Among her roles are Mia Bevan in Cutting It, Sarah Trevanion in Wild at Heart, and the title role in Thoroughly Modern Millie, for which she was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award...
  
   as Princess Fiona
• Jonathan Stewart as Pinocchio
• Richard Blackwood
  Richard Blackwood
  Richard Blackwood , is an English comedian, media personality, occasional actor and MC. Blackwood is step-brother of Naomi Campbell after his father was married to her mother for a time...
  
   as Donkey
• Nigel Harman
  Nigel Harman
  Nigel Derek Harman is an English actor, most famous for his role as Dennis Rickman in the UK soap opera EastEnders. He has worked extensively in theatre, with the stage being described as his "first love"...
  
   as Lord Farquaad
• Amy Beadel as Teen Fiona
• Landi Oshinowo as Dragon

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Delroy Atkinson (White Rabbit, Bishop), Amy Beadel (Tweedle Dum), Dean Chisnall (Papa Ogre, Bricks, Thelonius, Knight), Jon-Scott Clark (Peter Pan, Dragon Puppeteer), Ste Clough (Guard, Dragon Puppeteer), Ross Dawes (King Harold, Big Bad Wolf, Captain of the Guard, Knight, Pied Piper), Lucie Downer (Baby Bear, Blind Mouse), Alice Fearn (Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingy), Michelle Francis (Tweedle Dee, Blind Mouse), Ashley E. Hale (Ugly Duckling, Blind Mouse), Bradley Jaden (Papa Bear), Aaron Lee Lambert (Straw, Knight), Emma Lindars (Mama Ogre, Mama Bear), Landi Oshinowo (Humpty Dumpty), Damien Poole (Mad Hatter, Dragon Puppeteer), Stuart Matthew Price (Sticks, Walter, Knight), Jonathan Stewart (Dragon Puppeteer), Lucy Tapp (Queen Lillian, Wicked Witch), Karli Vale (Fairy Godmother, Bluebird).

Children (Young Fiona, Young Shrek, Dwarf): Samantha Allison, Chorlène Biron-Monnier, Lauren Dawes, Madeleine Hill, Emilia Jones, Sophie Wythe.

Understudies: Understudy for Shrek - Dean Chisnall, Bradley Jaden. For Donkey - Delroy Atkinson, Aaron Lee Lambert. For Lord Farquaad - Ross Dawes, Ste Clough. For Princess Fiona - Alice Fearn, Rosanna Hyland, Lucy Tapp. For Pinocchio - Stuart Matthew Price, Michael Watson. For Dragon - Emma Lindars, Leigh-Anne Stone. For Teen Fiona - Lucie Downer, Michelle Francis.

Swings: Rosanna Hyland, Spencer O’Brien, Jacqui Sanchez, Leigh-Anne Stone, Michael Watson, Lee William-Davis.
Dance Captains/Swings: Stephanie Bron, Grant Murphy.

Current West End Cast (10.11/Present)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Nigel Lindsay as Shrek
• Kimberley Walsh
  Kimberley Walsh
  Kimberley Jane Walsh is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model, television presenter and actress. She is best known for being a member of girl group Girls Aloud, formed through ITV's reality television programme Popstars: The Rivals...
  
  as Princess Fiona
• Jonathan Stewart as Pinocchio
• Richard Blackwood as Donkey
• Nigel Harman as Lord Farquaad
• Amy Beadel as Teen Fiona
• Landi Oshinowo as Dragon

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Delroy Atkinson (White Rabbit, Bishop), Amy Beadel (Tweedle Dum), Dean Chisnall (Papa Ogre, Bricks, Thelonius, Knight), Jon-Scott Clark (Peter Pan, Dragon Puppeteer), Ste Clough (Guard, Dragon Puppeteer), Ross Dawes (King Harold, Big Bad Wolf, Captain of the Guard, Knight, Pied Piper), Lucie Downer (Baby Bear, Blind Mouse), Alice Fearn (Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingy), Michelle Francis (Tweedle Dee, Blind Mouse), Ashley E. Hale (Ugly Duckling, Blind Mouse), Bradley Jaden (Papa Bear), Aaron Lee Lambert (Straw, Knight), Emma Lindars (Mama Ogre, Mama Bear), Landi Oshinowo (Humpty Dumpty), Damien Poole (Mad Hatter, Dragon Puppeteer), Stuart Matthew Price (Sticks, Walter, Knight), Jonathan Stewart (Dragon Puppeteer), Lucy Tapp (Queen Lillian, Wicked Witch), Karli Vale (Fairy Godmother, Bluebird).

Children (Young Fiona, Young Shrek, Dwarf): Samantha Allison, Lauren Dawes, Zoe Kirk, Emilia Jones, Sian Taylor O'Hanlon.

Understudies and Standbys: Standby for Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf - Megan Manly, Emily Wheaton, Lara Wollington. Understudy for Shrek - Dean Chisnall, Bradley Jaden. For Princess Fiona - Alice Fearn, Rosanna Hyland, Lucy Tapp. For Donkey - Delroy Atkinson, Aaron Lee Lambert. For Lord Farquaad - Ross Dawes, Ste Clough. For Pinocchio - Stuart Matthew Price, Michael Watson. For Dragon - Emma Lindars, Leigh-Anne Stone. For Teen Fiona - Lucie Downer, Michelle Francis.

Swings: Rosanna Hyland, Spencer O’Brien, Jacqui Sanchez, Leigh-Anne Stone, Michael Watson, Lee William-Davis.
Dance Captains/Swings: Stephanie Bron, Grant Murphy.

West End Cast Replacement History

• Alice Fearn temporarily replaced Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona on August 3, 2011.
• Amanda Holden returned to the role of Princess Fiona on August 24, 2011.
• Sophie Wythe left the role of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on September 12, 2011.
• Zoe Kirk replaced Chorlène Biron-Monnier as Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on September 14, 2011.
• Sian Taylor O'Hanlon replaced Madeleine Hill as Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on September 14, 2011.
• Kimberley Walsh replaced Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona on October 5, 2011.
• Dean Chisnall will replace Nigel Lindsay as Shrek on February 29, 2012.
• Neil McDermott will replace Nigel Harman as Lord Farquaad on February 29, 2012.

West End Standby Replacement History

• Grace Maltman became a standby for the roles of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on July 12, 2011.
• Megan Manly became a standby for the roles of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on July 12, 2011.
• Emily Wheaton replaced Grace Maltman as standby for the roles of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on September 14, 2011.
• Lara Wollington became a standby for the roles of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on September 14, 2011.

West End Understudy Replacement History

• To Be Announced will replace Dean Chisnall as the first understudy for Shrek on February 29, 2012.

Non-Equity US Tour

• First Preview: September 9, 2011
• Opening Night: September 13, 2011
• Closing Night: April 29, 2012
• Opening Venue: Portland, OR. @ Keller Auditorium
• Closing Venue: Springfield, MO. @ Hammons Hall

Original Non-Equity US Tour Cast (09.11/04.12)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Lukas Poost as Shrek
• Alexa Kerner / Rachel Khutorsky as Young Shrek
• Liz Shivener as Princess Fiona
• Alexa Kerner / Rachel Khutorsky as Young Fiona
• Luke Yellin as Pinocchio
• André Jordan as Donkey
• Merritt David Janes as Lord Farquaad
• Schuyler Midgett as Teen Fiona
• Kelly Teal Goyette as Dragon
• Alexa Kerner / Rachel Khutorsky as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Willie Dee (Papa Bear), Annie Fitch (Ugly Duckling), Susan Leilani Gearou (Wicked Witch), Kelly Teal Goyette (Mama Ogre, Mama Bear), Schuyler Midgett (Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingy), Lyonel Reneau (Pig), Adam Steiner (Papa Ogre, Big Bad Wolf), Erin Sullivan (Fairy Godmother), Chase Todd (Peter Pan), Sarah Tranchina (Shoemaker's Elf), Nadia Vynnytsky (Baby Bear), Ryan Everett Wood (Pig), Chris Woods (Pig), Luke Yellin.

Understudies: Understudy for Shrek - Adam Steiner, Ryan Everett Wood. For Princess Fiona - Annie Fitch, Erin Sullivan. For Donkey - Lyonel Reneau, Willie Dee. For Lord Farquaad - Ryan Everett Wood, Chris Woods. For Pinocchio - Chase Todd. For Dragon - Susan Leilani Gearou. For Teen Fiona - Sarah Tranchina, Nadia Vynnytsky.

Swings: Ian Frazier, Mara Gabrielle.
Dance Captain/Swing: Laura Smith. Asst. Dance Captain/Swing: Ryan Rubeck.