‘Shrek The Musical’ is swamped with all-Filipino lead stars
‘Shrek The Musical’ is swamped with all-Filipino lead stars
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Get ready to laugh out loud as Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and Lord Farquaad bring their swampy adventures to the Philippine stage adaptation of Shrek The Musical, the hit Broadway show that audiences around the world have loved. Newport World Resorts presents the upcoming ogre-sized production starring some of the finest Filipino theater stars. Expect big voices, bigger laughs, and a swamp-load of attitude that will turn this fairy-tale romp into the must-see show of the season coming this October 31, 2025, at the Newport Performing Arts Theater.
Jamie Wilson stars as Shrek, the gruff but soft-hearted ogre determined to protect his swamp. The veteran actor, who is celebrating 45 years on stage, brings a wealth of experience to the role. His career includes a Broadway World Asia Award-winning turn in Matilda The Musical, as well as an Aliw Award for Best Actor in Run For Your Wife. He portrayed Arturo Banlaoi in all three sold-out runs of Ang Huling El Bimbo and will appear in the upcoming Philippine staging of Into the Woods as Cinderella’s distant father and the anxious royal steward. Offstage, Wilson has directed major concerts like Ely Buendia: A Night at the Theater, demonstrating a career as layered as Shrek and onions.
Krystal Kane embraces her next transformation as the feisty, quick-witted Princess Fiona. She has started young onstage, beginning her career at just nine years old in Aspects of Love and The Sound of Music. Her love for performing led her to study musical theater in New York before returning to Manila, where she played Wendla in Spring Awakening and Jerry in Tabing Ilog: The Musical. After a four-year break to explore photography and styling, Kane came back strong in I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change and is set to star in Side Show.
Topper Fabregas steps into Donkey’s hooves with all the humor and loyalty audiences expect from Shrek’s sidekick. As a founding member of Red Turnip Theater, Fabregas has balanced directing and acting in acclaimed works such as Tribes, Rabbit Hole, and The Last Five Years. He has also delivered standout performances in Come From Away, Angels in America, and Ang Huling El Bimbo The Musical. His film work in Sila-Sila earned him Best Supporting Actor at the Cinema One Originals Awards, underscoring a career defined by versatility and standout performances.
Alfredo Reyes, known to many as Bibo, takes on the role of Lord Farquaad, the ambitious ruler of Duloc. He spent many years working full-time as an actor, playing key roles in the premiere international musicals including In the Heights, The Bridges of Madison County, Waitress, and The Band’s Visit, all staged by Atlantis Theatrical. His work also took him across Asia in the touring productions of Saturday Night Fever and Avenue Q. He later starred as Young Hector in the 2018 run of Ang Huling El Bimbo The Musical. Reyes is a graduate of the Atlantic Acting School in New York City, where he earned the Practical Aesthetics Full Scholarship Award.
Shrek The Musical is based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig. It features book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori. The hit musical was originally produced on Broadway by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions. Shrek The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI), New York, NY, USA. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.
Catch Shrek The Musical starting October 31, 2025 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater. Tickets are available at Ticketworld, Newport World Resorts Box Office, and Helixpay: PHP 4,500 (SVIP), PHP 4,000 (VIP), PHP 3,000 (GOLD), PHP 2,000 (SILVER), and PHP 1,500 (BRONZE). For inquiries, contact Customer Care at 7908-8888 or info@fhtcentertainment.com.
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