Breaker Replaces Gregory in Broadway’s Shrek The Musical; Lewis-Evans Leaves Production

Tony Award nominee Daniel Breaker will replace Chester Gregory as Donkey in Shrek The Musical, which will begin performances at the Broadway Theatre on November 8, with an official opening on December 14. It will be directed by Jason Moore, with choreography by Josh Prince.

In addition, Kecia Lewis-Evans will not come to Broadway in the role of the Dragon, which she played in the show’s Seattle production. The part is being reconcieved by the producers, and may be played solely by the chorus.

As previously announced, Brian d’Arcy James will play Shrek, John Tartaglia will play Pinnochio, Sutton Foster will play Princess Fiona, and Christopher Sieber will play Lord Farquaad. The cast also includes Haven Burton, Jennifer Cody, Ben Crawford, Bobby Daye, Ryan Duncan, Sarah Jane Everman, Aymee Garcia, Justin Greer, Lisa Ho, Chris Hoch, Danette Holden, Jacob Ming-Trent, Carolyn Ockert-Haythe, Marissa O’Donnell, Denny Paschall, Greg Reuter, Noah Rivera, Heather Jane Rolff, Jennifer Simard, Rachel Stern, Dennis Stowe, and David F.M. Vaughn.

The show, which is based on the story and characters from William Steig’s book Shrek!, as well as the DreamWorks Animation film Shrek, the first chapter of the popular movie series, features book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire, and music by Jeanine Tesori. It will feature sets and costumes by Tim Hatley, lighting by Hugh Vanstone, sound design by Peter Hylenski, and music direction by Tim Weil.

For more information, visit www.shrekthemusical.com.