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The two then go back to Duloc, where Shrek interrupts the wedding before Farquaad can kiss Fiona, and Fiona convinces him to let Shrek speak with her. Shrek finally finds the words to express his feelings for Fiona, and he declares his love for her "Big Bright Beautiful World Reprise ".

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However, his declaration of love is mocked by Farquaad. Caught between love and her desire to break the curse, Fiona tries to escape the event. Just then, the Fairytale Creatures storm into the wedding and protest their banishment. They are accompanied by Grumpy , one of the Seven Dwarfs , who reveals that he is Farquaad's father. He thinks that his invitation got lost in the mail, and he kicked Farquaad out at the age of 28 when he wouldn't move out of the basement, revealing Farquaad is a freak as well.

During the argument, the sun sets, causing Fiona to turn into an ogress in front of everyone. Farquaad, furious and disgusted over the change, orders for Shrek to be drawn and quartered along with the Fairytale Creatures and Fiona banished back to her tower. As Farquaad proclaims himself the new King, Shrek whistles for the Dragon, who has now escaped the castle and is the reason Shrek and Donkey got to the wedding just in time. Dragon then crashes through the window with Donkey and incinerates Farquaad with her fiery breath.

With Farquaad dead, Shrek and Fiona admit their love for each other and share true love's first kiss. Fiona's curse is broken, and she takes her true form: At first, she is ashamed of her looks, but Shrek declares that she is still beautiful. The two ogres begin a new life together along with Donkey and the Fairytale Creatures , as everyone celebrates what makes them special "This Is Our Story" and they all live happily ever after "I'm A Believer".

The Orchestra includes one bass guitar player, one trumpeter, one trombonist, two guitar players, one drummer, two violinists, two reed players, one horn player, two keyboard players, a cello player, and a percussion player. The guitar players double on ukulele, mandolins, electric guitars, and acoustic guitars. The trumpeter doubles on a flugelhorn and a piccolo trumpet.

The trombonist doubles on tenor and bass trombones. The bass player doubles on the upright bass, the electric bass, and the 5-string bass guitar. The first reed doubles on alto sax, clarinet, flute, and piccolo. The second reed doubles on soprano sax, baritone sax, tenor sax, flute, bass clarinet, and clarinet.

The original Broadway orchestration included an additional trumpet, an additional trombone, two more violinists, one more cellist, and two more reed players. In this orchestration, the first reed doubles on piccolo, flute, and recorder. The second reed doubles on oboe, English horn, clarinet, and alto sax. The third reed doubles on flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano sax, and tenor sax.

The fourth reed doubles on clarinet, bassoon, and baritone sax. The original Broadway cast recording was recorded on January 12, , and was released on March 24, , by Decca Broadway Records. It was later included as part of a Highlighted Cast Recording, released on November 17, An original Spanish-language cast recording featuring the Madrid cast was recorded between August and September , and released in September.

The Spanish album includes later added songs "Forever" and "I'm a Believer", as well as different orchestrations to the Broadway recording and the arrangements made for the national tour. The musical has received mixed to positive reviews from critics. As the title character, a misanthropic green ogre who learns to love, the talented Mr.

As the evil, psychologically maimed Lord Farquaad, the very droll Christopher Sieber is required to walk on his knees, with tiny fake legs dangling before him — an initially funny sight gag that soon drags". He praises Sutton Foster as "an inspired, take-charge musical comedian Foster manages both to make fun of and exult in classical musical-comedy moves while creating a real, full character at the same time.

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Any "theme-park cutesiness is offset by the mischievous humor in David Lindsay-Abaire's book and lyrics. The production's real achievement, however, is that the busy visuals and gargantuan set-pieces never overwhelm the personalities of the actors or their characters. The ensemble is talented and the four leads, in particular, couldn't be better. The Associated Press said that "the folks at DreamWorks have done their darndest to make sure we are entertained at Shrek the Musical, the company's lavish stage adaptation of its hit animated movie.

For much of the time, they succeed, thanks to the talent and ingratiating appeal of the show's four principal performers. The show's massive sets and colorful costumes both courtesy of Tim Hatley are so visually eye-catching that they often distract from what's going on with the story and score. Composer Jeanine Tesori has written attractive, eclectic, pop-flavored melodies that range from a jaunty 'Travel Song' to a gutsy duet called 'I Got You Beat' for Shrek and Fiona that revels in rude noises. It is the most ingeniously wacky, transcendently tasteless Broadway musical since The Producers , and more family-friendly than that gag-fest.

There are the usual nods to more fully realized shows, from Gypsy to A Chorus Line , and Jeanine Tesori's blandly ingratiating score doesn't feature any songs you're likely to be humming 20 years from now. However, due to the national tour and West End productions running considerably longer, the idea was put on-hold. The original principal cast appear, as well as various alumni across the show's Broadway run.

Also, it keeps the song "Donkey Pot Pie" instead of the replacement, "Forever. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This article is about the stage musical. For the series, see Shrek franchise. This article contains a list of miscellaneous information. Please relocate any relevant information into other sections or articles. It was a very interesting story!! And Elizabeth narrated it very well!! Hi , It was scary when he almost told his wife ,I ran to my room.

I wonder if the sudan will learn to love his wife and feel sorry for the bad things he had done. I thought that the merchant will really die, I am glad that he had found another way to explain to his wife about it!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so upset that this site would plant seeds of false Gods in our childrens head. I thought this site was a site from the USA.

I trusted this site and feel so betrayed. Needless to say I will not be on here anymore. I just wanted to express my disgust and anger. This is a site from the UK. We present all cultures to our audience as best we can. There are Jewish stories just recently and lots of Christian ones — and if you count Greek myths as pagan, well there are a few of those too. As we say in the introduction, this story is as close to the original in spirit as we can make it, and the way the narrative sometimes calls on Allah is very characteristic and evocative.

Bertie — December 7, Life is a challenge, so learning from and getting to know about each other is necessary for human beings. I love your website its like the coolest in the whole world i download your audio stories in my i pod and listen at night. Thanks for letting us know and for your nice comment. Bertie — December 13, My Name is Shaker, from India. Since five years I am tryng to learn English language. In this regard I have been visiting lots of websites. I liked this, Storynory. Already I have downloaded more than ten audio stories from this site.

I would like to thank those fellows who are doing such a kind job. Dear Anon — I think the original author of this story from the nights is as anonymous as you are. However this version is By Bertie of Storynory. Bertie — February 1, Thanks a lot for your great contribution. Hi, I am so happy that i could fined storynory. I learn from different cultures. Humanity is respect each other. I learn English to be able to understand others.

Dear Katie, I know we must do another nights soon. Sorry for the big gap. I can tell you that she did tell many more stories.. Bertie — March 25, Lily — April 18, We are flattered that you like the story so much. I will have a look out for any racism in the comments, and sorry if that got through.

Bertie — August 18, I will always visit storynory. I feel the same way as King Shahryar!!!!!!!! Amused, happy, and excited and anxious for the second story of the nights told by Sherezade! I think I should tell my friends about the story.

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Excellent work on the story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I enjoyed this story except for that loser robin dissing it Islam is true and the US has problems. Natasha — February 4, This story was so funny! But at the same time it was stupid of all the advise they were giving to their self. Katie — October 24, Anonymous — December 10, Hi I loved this story I really want to find out does the he tell his wife and die on the spot Thank ps write more Byee bye.

I really like this story. Some people might think differently but we all have our own thought,who knows how you might fell about this story. Mathew — May 12, Stupid donkey cool and funny story how dose this effect the real world but make another one from California. Bertie, would there be a way to put more original stories on storynory? I would really like to hear Pride and Prejuduce. Yours are the best, though.

I have a dream to write a story. When is your next Story-Writing Contest? I loved this story so so so much hope you wirte more.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you write more love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is the order of these stories?

I like them so much but is this the first of and which order should I go in. The story was nice love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hi I am Imaan I am so happy that you have muslim stories as most people think we are bad. PS I am a muslim girl who loves storynory so thanks.

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The other men called him Jesus. Jesus smiled kindly at Jacob and stroked his back with his big, strong hands. We are going to Jerusalem after all! As they approached Jerusalem the excitement in the air continued to build. Large numbers of people lined up along both sides of the road. Some of them lay their coats down in the road for Jacob to walk across. Others cheered and waved palm branches back and forth. Some of them even bowed low to the ground as he passed by. Singing, shouting and rejoicing filled the air around him. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

It was already late when they entered Jerusalem. Now go to sleep — you need your rest. Jacob tried to sleep, but he could not stop thinking about the amazing things that had just happened to him. He kept running through the events of the day over and over again. Perhaps there will be even more people.

Perhaps they will honor me with presents and gifts this time! He dreamed about parades and music and people cheering. He woke up early the next morning. So off he ran to the marketplace. Large groups of people were already up and about. Jacob marched proudly down the center of the road waiting for the people to start cheering. No one waved any palm branches. No one put any coats on the ground. Jacob went to the area outside the temple. Once again he called out to the people and even ran around and kicked up his heels.

But no one paid any attention to him. One mean old man even yelled and threw a piece of fruit at him. Jacob ran back to his mother crying and confused. He found her and threw himself upon her, just sobbing and sobbing.

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