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SHREK THE MUSICAL Up $69,856 Grossing $958,551 for the Week Ending June 21

SHREK THE MUSICAL®

UP $69,856 GROSSING $958,551

FOR THE WEEK ENDING JUNE 21

 

The Tony®, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning SHREK THE MUSICAL® took in weekly sales of $958,551 for the week ending June 21st, an increase of $69,856 over the previous week.

 

This summer, SHREK THE MUSICAL® invites families to avoid the stress of planning a summer vacation by taking advantage of a SHREKcation package, the new way to organize an affordable and memorable New York City getaway and experience the best of what the “Big Apple” has to offer.

 

The SHREKcation experience begins with a special discount to see SHREK THE MUSICAL® on Broadway. With the purchase of one adult ticket, a patron can buy up to three additional tickets for 50% off.  Then, complete the big city adventure by taking advantage of special discount offers from restaurants and NYC attractions that appeal to the entire family.  Log on now to www.SHREKcation.com to find out more information.

 

SHREK THE MUSICAL® features a book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize® winner David Lindsay-Abaire, music by Olivier Award-winner Jeanine Tesori, and is directed by Tony Award® nominee Jason Moore. The new show opened at the Broadway Theatre on Sunday, December 14.

 

SHREK THE MUSICAL® stars Tony Award® nominee Brian d’Arcy James as Shrek, Tony Award® winner Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona, Tony Award® nominee Christopher Sieber as Lord Farquaad, Tony Award® nominee Daniel Breaker as Donkey and Tony Award® nominee John Tartaglia as Pinocchio.

 

SHREK THE MUSICAL® is an entirely new musical based on the story and characters from William Steig’s book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter of the Shrek movie series.

 

SHREK THE MUSICAL® tells the story of a swamp-dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure to reclaim the deed to his land. Joined by a wise-cracking donkey, this unlikely hero fights a fearsome dragon, rescues a feisty princess and learns that real friendship and true love aren’t only found in fairy tales.

 

DreamWorks Animation (NASDAQ: DWA).

 

CHASE is the official card of SHREK THE MUSICAL.

 

For more information, visit www.shrekthemusical.com

 

TICKET INFORMATION:

Tickets for SHREK THE MUSICAL® are available by calling Telecharge.com at (212) 239-6200, (800) 432-7250 outside the NY metro area, online at Telecharge.com, or in person at The Broadway Theatre box office (1681 Broadway @ 53rd St). Group sales are available by contacting Telecharge Group Sales at 212-239-6262, or 800-432-7780.