Theatrical Rights Worldwide. Shrek The Musical on Music Theatre International: Licensing Musical Theater Theatrical Performance Rights and Materials to Schools, Community and Professional Theatres since 1952. Act I Opening like a storybook, our musical adventure begins with a large ogre named Shrek narrating the story of his seventh birthday.
As he narrates, the storybook comes to life and we see Shrek’s parents telling the seven-year old version of himself that it is time for him to venture out into the world on his own. As he does, his parents’ warning that everyone will hate him because of his hideous looks proves to be true, and he is forced to live alone, embittered, and angry in a swamp. Before our eyes Shrek grows up, the adult ogre now stepping into the story he was previously narrating (“Big Bright Beautiful World”). His lonely solitude is interrupted one day, however, when all of the Fairytale Creatures of the land show up to his swamp, banished there by Lord Farquaad (“Story of My Life”).
While Shrek and Donkey set off, the lights come up on seven-year old Fiona, stuck in her castle and dreaming that she will one day be rescued by one a prince (“True Love’s First Kiss”). Seussical on Music Theatre International: Licensing Musical Theater Theatrical Performance Rights and Materials to Schools, Community and Professional Theatres since 1952. A strange and fantastic red-and-white striped top hat appears on an empty stage, full of possibilities.
A Boy enters and is drawn toward the magical hat. The Cat in the Hat suddenly materializes. "I can see that you've got quite a mind for your age," quips the Cat as he/she begins singing about the power of imagination ("Oh The Thinks You Can Think"). Throughout the song, famous characters are introduced who will figure in the musical: Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz--the bird with the one feather tail, the Whos of Whoville--including the Mayor and his Wife, General Genghis Kahn Schmitz, Mayzie La Bird, the Sour Kangaroo and the Citizens of the Jungle of Nool. As the energizing opening number comes to a close, the Boy and the Cat use their imaginations to transport everyone to the Jungle of Nool, and the adventures begin.
Horton is splashing in a pool when he hears a distant cry for help. The next morning, Mr. and Mrs. Mayzie La Bird calls to him from her nest in a tree. Avenue Q School Edition on Music Theatre International: Licensing Musical Theater Theatrical Performance Rights and Materials to Schools, Community and Professional Theatres since 1952. Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Book by Jeff Whitty Based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx Two Acts, Book Musical, Rated PG-13 School Edition Winner of the Tony "Triple Crown" for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, AVENUE Q is part flesh, part felt and packed with heart.
AVENUE Q SCHOOL EDITION is a laugh-out-loud musical that tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, it's clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Visit the Avenue Q School Edition page on MTI ShowSpace to share and view photos, video, costume and prop rentals and more.