Everyone’s favorite flatulent ogre will secure his place in the hearts of South Georgians of all ages when Peach State Summer Theatre kicks off a 16-performance run of “Shrek the Musical” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 2, at Valdosta State University’s Sawyer Theatre. Tickets are on sale now.
 
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film released in 2001 and the 1990 book by William Steig, “Shrek the Musical” is “a one-of-a-kind, hilarious fairy tale in which curses are reversed, monsters get the girls, donkeys and dragons find love, and princesses are beautiful in all shapes and sizes,” according to StageAgent.com.
 
“Shrek the Musical” opened on Broadway in New York City at the Broadway Theatre on Dec. 14, 2008. It closed on Jan. 3, 2010, after a 441-performance run. This was followed by national tours across the United States, a West End production at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane, United Kingdom and Ireland tours, and international productions across Asia, Europe, South America, and beyond. It has earned a Grammy Award nomination, eight Tony Award nominations, 11 Drama Desk Award nominations, and four Laurence Olivier Award nominations and received accolades for its costume design, set design, and cast.
 
Directed by VSU’s Jacque Wheeler, Peach State Summer Theatre’s production of “Shrek the Musical” is rated G and is sponsored, in part, by Wild Adventures Theme Park.
 
Individual admission is $32 for adults, $26 for students and senior citizens, and $24 for Peach State Summer Theatre fans in groups of 10 or more, including taxes and fees.
 
Season memberships are available through Friday, June 2. The cost is $86.46 for adults and $83.25 for students and senior citizens, including taxes and fees. Each season membership includes three admissions to be used as desired by the member with advance reservations.

Patronages are also available at a variety of levels.