Filipino theater actors will take center stage in the upcoming Philippine adaptation of Shrek the Musical, which opens on Oct. 31 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.
Based on the DreamWorks Animation film and the book by William Steig, the Broadway hit will feature Jamie Wilson as Shrek, Krystal Kane as Princess Fiona, Topper Fabregas as Donkey, and Alfredo Reyes as Lord Farquaad.
Wilson, who is celebrating 45 years in theater, brings his experience from productions such as Matilda the Musical, Ang Huling El Bimbo, and Into the Woods. Kane, who began acting at age nine, returns to the stage following a four-year break. She has appeared in Spring Awakening, Tabing Ilog: The Musical, and I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change.
Fabregas, a founding member of Red Turnip Theater, has starred in Come From Away, Angels in America, and The Last Five Years. His performance in Sila-Sila earned him Best Supporting Actor at the Cinema One Originals Awards. Reyes, a graduate of the Atlantic Acting School in New York, has performed in In the Heights, Waitress, The Band’s Visit, and Saturday Night Fever.
The musical features book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori. It is presented in the Philippines by Newport World Resorts in partnership with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Tickets are available via TicketWorld, Newport World Resorts Box Office, and Helixpay, with prices ranging from P1,500 to P4,500.
