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Webster Theatre Guild presents “Shrek the Musical” this weekend

There’s good news — and better news — about the Webster Theatre Guild’s production of Shrek the Musical this weekend and next: first, there are still some tickets available, which I found surprising because this is the kind of show, featuring top-tier talent, which will likely sell out.

Next, if you’re an educator or a student, you can get discounted tickets to the matinees on Saturday Oct. 11 and Saturday Oct. 18.

Webster has come to expect amazing productions from the Webster Theatre Guild, and Shrek will be no different. The cast includes 59 incredibly talented dancers and actors, ages 10 through 70+, drawn from respected theater groups from all over the city, including GEVA, Blackfriars Theater, Pittsford Musicals, School of the Arts and our very own Webster high schools.

Directed by Bill Ambler, supported by choreographer Shari Bischoping and orchestra leader Laura Mueller, Shrek the Musical will be presented in six shows, all taking place at Bishop Kearney High School, 125 Kings Hwy South, Rochester:

Friday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
(ASL Interpretation TBD)

Tickets are $20 (plus a handling fee). Educators and students will get a $5 discount for matinee tickets. Click here to get yours now. For the matinee discount, go to the ticket site, put the matinee tickets in your shopping cart and apply the discount code SWAMP5. You can also purchase discount tickets at the door with your educator or student ID.

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(posted 10/8/2025)

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Thomas brings ogre-sized family fun to the stage with Shrek the Musical

19 Mar

I have a new favorite fairy tale: Shrek.

I never thought about Shrek as a fairy tale, but it really is, complete with a princess, a dragon, a villain, castles and lots of adventure. It’s a touching love-found-then-lost-then-found-again story that just happens to include all of our favorite fairy tale characters, led by Shrek the ogre, an unlikely (and very ugly) hero.

In 2008, the very popular DreamWorks film was turned into an award-winning Broadway musical, and you can see it this weekend, when Webster Thomas High School presents Shrek the Musical in four shows, Thursday through Saturday March 21 to 23.

I had the pleasure to sit in on Monday night’s dress rehearsal. At this particular rehearsal, none of the cast members was wearing full makeup, but that detracted little from the pure fun that these young actors brought to the stage.

Shrek the Musical is not a word-for-word rehash of the film, but that’s one of the things I found so delightful about the production. You’ll recognize much of the dialogue, and the story line is the same. But all of the songs are new, except for one at the very end which you will most certainly recognize, during a curtain call you will not want to miss.

And of course, all of the characters you’ve come to know and love were there: Shrek (Marcello Serventi), who just wants to be left alone to enjoy his swamp in peace; wisecracking Donkey (Matteo Serventi), who just wants to be Shrek’s BFF; the beautiful and feisty Fiona (Alyssa Walsh) and despicable Farquaad (Jamie McCarthy). They’re supported by 50 more cast, crew and pit orchestra members. Together, they transport the audience into a fairy tale world where, ultimately, love conquers all.

If you don’t know Shrek the movie, you need to see this wonderful production. If you DO know Shrek the movie, you definitely need to see this fresh take on the beloved story. The whole family will love it.

Webster Thomas High School will present Shrek the Musical on Thursday, Friday and Saturday March 21-23 at 7 p.m. each evening, with a matinee performance on Saturday at 1 p.m. The show (including intermission) runs about two and a half hours. Reserve-seat tickets are $14 and can be purchased here. Tickets are still available, but this show will likely sell out, so reserve yours soon.

Webster Thomas High School is located at 800 Five Mile Line Rd.

Check out this slideshow of photos from the rehearsal: