ECC Musical Theatre presents Shrek The Musical July 25 - August 3 at ECC Arts Center

Everyone’s favorite ogre takes the stage at the ECC Arts Center’s SecondSpace Theatre this summer with ECC Musical Theatre’s production of Shrek The Musical July 25-August 3, 2025. 

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning adventure that brings all the beloved characters to life and proves there is more to the story than meets the ears.

An unlikely hero finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wise-cracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand…and his name is Shrek!

ECC Musical Theatre’s production of Shrek The Musical is directed by Cale Haupert with Musical Directors Marc Beth and Douglas Orlyk.

“At the heart of Shrek The Musical is a truly beautiful love story,” Haupert shared. “Shrek thinks there is no one in the world who would care for him, but he slowly discovers that he can find true friendship and more when he is brave enough to show the world his true self.

The show is going to look spectacular, and being in the SecondSpace Theatre, it’s going to be a more intimate experience. Come for the spectacle and stay for a truly beautiful story of self-discovery!”

Show Times for Shrek The Musical:

• Fridays, July 25 & August 1 at 7:30 pm
• Saturdays, July 26 and August 2 at 7:30 pm
• Sundays, July 27 & August 3 at 3 pm

Tickets are $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, and ECC students are FREE. Get your tickets at eccartscenter.org, by phone at 847-622-0300, or in person at the ECC Box Office.

*Please note: Elgin Township Senior Access Passes cannot be used for Shrek The Musical.*

Shrek The Musical is based on Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig

Books and Lyrics by David Lindsey-Abaire | Music by Jeanine Tesori

Originally produced on Braodway by Dreamworks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions

Original production directed by Jason More and Rob Ashford.