Starting on Thursday, July 25 the 99th Street Summer Theatre will present Shrek, the Musical! giving you the chance to see a great production featuring local performers.
The performances are scheduled for Thursday, July 25, Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 all at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $16 for senior citizens. For reservations call 773-881-6512.
The theater company is currently in its 35th season and brings together local performers, many of whom went on to successful theater careers. The performances are held at Mother McAuley High School's Theater.
The event listing for the musical features the following description of the plot:
When Shrek and his companion, Donkey, set out to rescue the princess Fiona from a castle guarded by a fire-breathing and lonely dragon, they quickly find out the mission is not what they expected. Told through the eyes of a grumpy ogre in a magical land, Shrek, the Musical! brings an exciting new twist to the tale of true love.
You can also find a full cast list of the production here.
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