Shrek the Musical cast lists

Shrek the MusicAL is a musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. It is based on the 2001 DreamWorks film and the book by William Steig. Below are the actors, cast lists and replacements for all major English-speaking productions of the musical, directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford. The design, music & lyrics and choreography (by Josh Prince), among other elements, differ from production to production. For more information on the show see Shrek the Musical.

There have been five major English-speaking productions to date and they are listed below in order of opening night performance. All are produced by DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, with the exception of the first and second Non-Equity US tours, which are produced under the NETworks banner.

Seattle, Washington (Out-of-town tryout) [CLOSED]

• First PREview: August 14, 2008
• Opening Night: September 10, 2008
• Closing Night: September 21, 2008
• Venue: The 5th Avenue Theater

Original Seattle Cast (September 10, 2008)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Adam Reigler as Young Shrek
• Brian d'Arcy James as Shrek
• John Tartaglia as Pinocchio
• Chester Gregory as Donkey
• Christopher Sieber as Lord Farquaad
• John Tartaglia as The Magic Mirror
• Leah Greenhaus / Keaton Whittaker as Young Fiona
• Marissa O'Donnell as Teen Fiona
• Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona
• Kecia Lewis-Evans as Dragon
• Leah Greenhaus / Keaton Whittaker as Flower Girl
• Adam Reigler as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Haven Burton (Gingy, Sugar Plum Fairy), Jennifer Cody (Cobbler's Elf, Duloc Greeter, Blind Mouse), Bobby Daye (Pig #2, Bishop), Ryan Duncan (Pig #3, Pied Piper), Sarah Jane Everman (Ugly Duckling, Blind Mouse), Aymee Garcia (Mama Bear), Lisa Ho (Baby Bear, Blind Mouse), Chris Hoch (Captain of the Guard, Bigb Bad Wolf), Danette Holden (Flutterbell, Magic Mirror Assistant, Bluebird), Jacob Ming-Trent (Papa Ogre, Pig #1), Denny Paschall (Peter Pan), Greg Reuter (Guard, Gnome), Noah Rivera (The White Rabbit), Jennifer Simard (Mother, Wicked Witch), Rachel Stern (Mama Ogre, Humpty Dumpty), Dennis Stowe (Barker, Papa Bear, Thelonius).

Understudies and Standbys: Standby for Shrek - Ben Crawford. Understudy for Shrek - Jacob Ming-Trent. For Princess Fiona - Haven Burton, Sarah Jane Everman. For Lord Farquaad - Chris Hoch, Greg Reuter. For Donkey - Ryan Duncan, Bobby Daye. For Pinocchio/The Magic Mirror/Dragon Puppeteer - Denny Paschall, Noah Rivera. For Dragon - Aymee Garcia, Rachel Stern. For Teen Fiona - Haven Burton. For Young Shrek - Leah Greenhaus, Keaton Whittaker.

Swings: Carolyn Ockert-Haythe, Heather Jane Rolff, David F.M. Vaughn.
Dance Captain/Swing: Justin Greer.

Broadway, New York [CLOSED]

• First Preview: November 8, 2008
• Opening Night: December 14, 2008
• Closing Night: January 3, 2010
• Venue: The Broadway Theatre

Original Broadway Cast (December 14, 2008)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Adam Reigler as Young Shrek
• Brian d'Arcy James as Shrek
• John Tartaglia as Pinocchio
• Daniel Breaker as Donkey
• Christopher Sieber as Lord Farquaad
• John Tartaglia as The Magic Mirror
• Leah Greenhaus / Rachel Rescheff as Young Fiona
• Marissa O'Donnell as Teen Fiona
• Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona
• Adam Reigler as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Cameron Adams, Haven Burton (Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingy, Dragonette), Jennifer Cody (Shoemaker's Elf, Blind Mouse), Bobby Daye (Sticks, Bishop), Ryan Duncan (Bricks), Sarah Jane Everman (Ugly Duckling, Blind Mouse), Aymee Garcia (Mama Bear, Dragonette), Lisa Ho (Baby Bear, Blind Mouse), Chris Hoch (Big Bad Wolf, Captain of the Guard), Danette Holden (Fairy Godmother, Bluebird), Marty Lawson (Guard), Jacob Ming-Trent (Papa Ogre, Straw), Denny Paschall (Peter Pan), Greg Reuter (Gnome, Pied Piper), Noah Rivera (White Rabbit), Jennifer Simard (Wicked Witch), Rachel Stern (Mama Ogre, Humpty Dumpty, Dragonette), Dennis Stowe (Papa Bear, Thelonius).

Understudies and Standbys: Standby for Shrek - Ben Crawford. Understudy for Shrek - Jacob Ming-Trent. For Princess Fiona - Haven Burton, Sarah Jane Everman. For Lord Farquaad - Chris Hoch, Greg Reuter. For Donkey - Ryan Duncan, Bobby Daye. For Pinocchio/The Magic Mirror - Denny Paschall, Noah Rivera. For Teen Fiona - Haven Burton. For Young Shrek - Leah Greenhaus, Rachel Rescheff.

Swings: Heather Jane Rolff, David F.M. Vaughn.
Dance Captain/Swing: Justin Greer. Asst. Dance Captain/Swing: Carolyn Ockert-Haythe.

Final Broadway Cast (January 3, 2010)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Rozi Baker / Maya Goldman as Young Shrek
• Ben Crawford as Shrek
• John Tartaglia as Pinocchio
• Daniel Breaker as Donkey
• Christopher Sieber as Lord Farquaad
• John Tartaglia as The Magic Mirror
• Rozi Baker / Maya Goldman as Young Fiona
• Tessa Albertson as Teen Fiona
• Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona
• Rozi Baker / Maya Goldman as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Cameron Adams, Haven Burton (Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingy, Dragonette), Bobby Daye (Sticks, Bishop), Ryan Duncan (Bricks), Sarah Jane Everman (Ugly Duckling, Blind Mouse), Brian Gonzales (Papa Ogre, Straw), Colleen Hawks (Fairy Godmother, Bluebird), Lisa Ho (Baby Bear, Blind Mouse), Chris Hoch (Big Bad Wolf, Captain of the Guard), Marty Lawson (Guard), Denny Paschall (Peter Pan), Greg Reuter (Gnome, Pied Piper), Noah Rivera (White Rabbit), Jennifer Simard (Wicked Witch), Rachel Stern (Mama Ogre, Tweedle Dum ≠, Dragonette), Dennis Stowe (Papa Bear, Thelonius), Maia Nkenge Wilson (Mama Bear, Dragonette), Kristen Wyatt (Shoemaker's Elf, Blind Mouse).

Understudies and Standbys: Standby for Shrek - Eric Petersen. Understudy for Shrek - Brian Gonzales. For Princess Fiona - Haven Burton, Sarah Jane Everman. For Lord Farquaad - Chris Hoch, Greg Reuter. For Donkey - Ryan Duncan, Bobby Daye. For Pinocchio/The Magic Mirror - Denny Paschall, Noah Rivera. For Teen Fiona - Haven Burton, Kristen Wyatt.

Swings: Heather Jane Rolff, Keven Quillon, David F.M. Vaughn.
Dance Captain/Swing: Justin Greer. Asst. Dance Captain/Swing: Carolyn Ockert-Haythe.

≠Later in the Broadway run, "Humpty Dumpty" was axed and "Tweedle Dum" was added for Stern to play.

Broadway Cast Replacement History

• Kristen Wyatt replaced Jennifer Cody as Shoemaker's Elf/Blind Mouse on July 14, 2009.
• Colleen Hawks replaced Danette Holden as Fairy Godmother/Bluebird on July 14, 2009.
• Keven Quillon replaced Greg Reuter as Gnome/Pied Piper on July 14, 2009.
• Frankie Paparone replaced Noah Rivera as White Rabbit on July 14, 2009.
• Eric Petersen temporarily replaced Jacob Ming-Trent as Papa Ogre/Straw on July 14, 2009.
• Rozi Baker replaced Rachel Rescheff as an alternate Young Fiona on July 14, 2009.
• Maya Goldman replaced Leah Greenhaus as an alternate Young Fiona on August 11, 2009.
• Tessa Albertson replaced Marissa O'Donnell as Teen Fiona on August 11, 2009.
• Robb Sapp temporarily replaced John Tartaglia as Pinocchio/Magic Mirror on August 18, 2009.
• Rozi Baker and Maya Goldman replaced Adam Reigler as Young Shrek/Dwarf on August 18, 2009.
• Jacob Ming-Trent returned to the roles of Papa Ogre/Straw on August 25, 2009.
• Noah Rivera returned to the role of White Rabbit on September 15, 2009.
• Maia Nkenge Wilson replaced Aymee Garcia as Mama Bear/Dragonette on September 22, 2009.
• Eric Petersen returned to the roles of Papa Ogre/Straw on September 29, 2009.
• Greg Reuter returned to the roles of Gnome/Pied Piper on October 13, 2009.
• Ben Crawford replaced Brian d'Arcy James as Shrek on November 10, 2009.
• Jacob Ming-Trent returned to the roles of Papa Ogre/Straw on November 10, 2009.
• John Tartaglia returned to the roles of Pinocchio/Magic Mirror on December 15, 2009.
• Brian Gonzales replaced Jacob Ming-Trent as Papa Ogre/Straw on December 22, 2009.

Broadway Standby Replacement History

• Eric Petersen replaced Ben Crawford as the standby for Shrek on November 10, 2009.

Broadway Understudy Replacement History

• Ryan Worsing became a fifth swing on March 17, 2009.
• Eric Petersen temporarily replaced Jacob Ming-Trent as the understudy for Shrek on July 14, 2009.
• David F.M. Vaughn replaced Greg Reuter as the second understudy for Lord Farquaad on July 14, 2009.
• Justin Greer replaced Noah Rivera as the second understudy for Pinocchio/Magic Mirror on July 14, 2009.
• Kristen Wyatt became a second understudy for Teen Fiona on July 13, 2009.
• Ben Crawford became a third understudy for Lord Farquaad on August 18, 2009.
• Jacob Ming-Trent returned as the understudy for Shrek on August 25, 2009.
• Noah Rivera returned as the second understudy for Pinocchio/Magic Mirror on September 15, 2009.
• Eric Petersen returned as the understudy for Shrek on September 29, 2009.
• Greg Reuter returned as the second understudy for Lord Farquaad on October 13, 2009.
• Keven Quillon replaced Ryan Worsing as a swing on November 3, 2009.
• Ben Crawford left the position of third understudy for Lord Farquaad on November 8, 2009.
• Jacob Ming-Trent returned as the understudy for Shrek on November 10, 2009.
• Brian Gonzales replaced Jacob Ming-Trent as the understudy for Shrek on December 22, 2009.

1st National US Tour [CLOSED]

• First Preview: July 13, 2010
• Opening Night: July 25, 2010
• Closing Night: July 31, 2011
• Opening Venue: Chicago, IL. @ Cadillac Palace Theatre
• Closing Venue: Los Angeles, CA. @ Pantages Theatre

Original 1st National US Tour Cast (July 25, 2010)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Scarlett Diaz / Madison Mullahey as Young Shrek
• Eric Petersen as Shrek
• Blakely Slaybaugh as Pinocchio
• Alan Mingo, Jr. as Donkey
• David F.M. Vaughn^ as Lord Farquaad
• Scarlett Diaz / Madison Mullahey as Young Fiona
• Sarah Peak as Teen Fiona
• Haven Burton as Princess Fiona
• Carrie Compere as Dragon
• Scarlett Diaz / Madison Mullahey as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Kevin Boseman (Bricks, Dragon Puppeteer), Holly Ann Butler (Queen Lillian, Wicked Witch, Blind Mouse), Carrie Compere (Mama Ogre, Tweedle Dum), Tyrone Davis, Jr. (Sticks, Dragon Puppeteer), Sandra DeNise (Sugar Plum Fairy, Bluebird), Aymee Garcia (Mama Bear, Gingy), Brian Gonzales (Papa Ogre, Straw, Knight, Pied Piper, Bishop), Lisa Ho (Baby Bear, Blind Mouse), Benjamin Howes (Papa Bear, Thelonius, Knight), Denny Paschall (Peter Pan, Dragon Puppeteer), Sarah Peak (Ugly Duckling), Keven Quillon (Guard, Dragon Puppeteer), Morgan Rose (Shoemaker's Elf, Blind Mouse), Jason W. Shuffler^ (King Harold, Big Bad Wolf, Captain of the Guard, Knight), Blakely Slaybaugh (Knight).

Understudies: Understudy for Shrek - David Foley, Jr., Brian Gonzales. For Princess Fiona - Sandra DeNise, Holly Ann Butler. For Donkey - Tyrone Davis, Jr., Kevin Boseman. For Lord Farquaad - Benjamin Howes, Jason W. Shuffler^. For Pinocchio - Denny Paschall, Justin Greer.

Swings: Joe Abraham, Emily Cramer, David Foley, Jr.
Dance Captain/Swing: Justin Greer. Asst. Dance Captain/Swing: Mara Newbery.

^The role of "Lord Farquaad" was first played by Todd Buonopane, but for reasons still unknown he left the production only days before opening, leaving Mr. Vaughn (first cover at the time) to assume the full-time role. Jason W. Shuffler joined the cast shortly after to take over Vaughn's roles, primarily "Big Bad Wolf".

Final 1st National US Tour Cast (July 31, 2011)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Hayley Feinstein / Danielle Siobelman as Young Shrek
• Eric Petersen as Shrek
• Blakely Slaybaugh as Pinocchio
• Alan Mingo, Jr. as Donkey
• David F.M. Vaughn as Lord Farquaad
• Hayley Feinstein / Danielle Siobelman as Young Fiona
• Sarah Peak as Teen Fiona
• Haven Burton as Princess Fiona
• Carrie Compere as Dragon
• Hayley Feinstein / Danielle Siobelman as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Holly Ann Butler (Queen Lillian, Wicked Witch, Blind Mouse), Carrie Compere (Mama Ogre, Tweedle Dum), Tyrone Davis, Jr. (Sticks, Dragon Puppeteer), Sandra DeNise (Sugar Plum Fairy, Bluebird), Aymee Garcia (Mama Bear, Gingy), Derek Hanson (Papa Ogre, Straw, Knight, Pied Piper, Bishop), Benjamin Howes (Papa Bear, Thelonius, Knight), Cara Kem (Baby Bear, Blind Mouse), Denny Paschall (Peter Pan, Dragon Puppeteer), Sarah Peak (Ugly Duckling), Keven Quillon (Guard, Dragon Puppeteer), Morgan Rose (Shoemaker's Elf, Blind Mouse), Jason W. Shuffler (King Harold, Big Bad Wolf, Captain of the Guard, Knight), Blakely Slaybaugh (Knight), Julius Thomas III (Bricks, Dragon Puppeteer).

Understudies: Understudy for Shrek - David Foley, Jr. For Princess Fiona - Sandra DeNise, Holly Ann Butler. For Donkey - Tyrone Davis, Jr., Julius Thomas III. For Lord Farquaad - Benjamin Howes, Jason W. Shuffler. For Pinocchio - Denny Paschall, Sean McKnight.

Swings: Joe Abraham, Emily Cramer, David Foley, Jr.
Dance Captain/Swing: Mara Newbery. Asst. Dance Captain/Swing: Sean McKnight.

1st National US Tour Cast Replacement History

• David F.M. Vaughn replaced Todd Buonopane as Lord Farquaad on July 23, 2010.^
• Jason W. Shuffler assumed the roles of King Harold/Big Bad Wolf/Captain of the Guard/Knight on August 10, 2010.≠
• Hayley Feinstein replaced Scarlett Diaz as Young Fiona; Young Shrek/Dwarf on January 25, 2011.
• Danielle Siobelman replaced Madison Mullahey as Young Fiona; Young Shrek/Dwarf on January 25, 2011.
• Cara Kem replaced Lisa Ho as Baby Bear/Blind Mouse on January 25, 2011.
• Julius Thomas III replaced Kevin Boseman as Bricks/Dragon Puppeteer on January 25, 2011.
• Derek Hanson replaced Jason W. Shuffler as King Harold/Big Bad Wolf/Captain of the Guard/Knight on January 25, 2011.
• Derek Hanson replaced Brian Gonzales as Papa Ogre/Straw/Knight/Pied Piper/Bishop on May 24, 2011.
• Jason W. Shuffler returned to the roles of King Harold/Big Bad Wolf/Captain of the Guard/Knight on May 24, 2011.

≠ Swings covered the roles until Shuffler was cast.

1st National US Tour Understudy Replacement History

• Benjamin Howes replaced David F.M. Vaughn as the first understudy for Lord Farquaad on July 23, 2010.
• Jason W. Shuffler assumed the position of second understudy for Lord Farquaad on August 10, 2010.
• Julius Thomas III replaced Kevin Boseman as the second understudy for Donkey on January 25, 2011.
• Derek Hanson replaced Jason W. Shuffler as the second understudy for Lord Farquaad on January 25, 2011.
• Sean McKnight replaced Justin Greer as a swing on January 25, 2011.
• Mara Newbery replaced Justin Greer as the dance captain on January 25, 2011.
• Brian Gonzales left the position of second understudy for Shrek on May 22, 2011.
• Jason W. Shuffler returned to the position of second understudy for Lord Farquaad on May 24, 2011.

London's West End, UK [CURRENTLY RUNNING]

• First Preview: May 6, 2011
• Opening Night: June 14, 2011
• Closing Night: February 24, 2013
• Venue: Theatre Royal, Drury Lane

Original West End Cast (June 14, 2011)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Nigel Lindsay as Shrek
• Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona
• Jonathan Stewart as Pinocchio
• Richard Blackwood as Donkey
• Nigel Harman as Lord Farquaad
• Amy Beadel as Teen Fiona
• Landi Oshinowo as Dragon

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Delroy Atkinson (White Rabbit, Bishop), Amy Beadel (Tweedle Dum), Dean Chisnall (Papa Ogre, Bricks, Thelonius, Knight), Jon-Scott Clark (Peter Pan, Dragon Puppeteer), Ste Clough (Guard, Dragon Puppeteer), Ross Dawes (King Harold, Big Bad Wolf, Captain of the Guard, Knight, Pied Piper), Lucie Downer (Baby Bear, Blind Mouse), Alice Fearn (Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingy), Michelle Francis (Tweedle Dee, Blind Mouse), Ashley E. Hale (Ugly Duckling, Blind Mouse), Bradley Jaden (Papa Bear), Aaron Lee Lambert (Straw, Knight), Emma Lindars (Mama Ogre, Mama Bear), Landi Oshinowo (Humpty Dumpty), Damien Poole (Mad Hatter, Dragon Puppeteer), Stuart Matthew Price (Sticks, Walter, Knight), Jonathan Stewart (Dragon Puppeteer), Lucy Tapp (Queen Lillian, Wicked Witch), Karli Vale (Fairy Godmother, Bluebird).

Children (Young Fiona, Young Shrek, Dwarf): Samantha Allison, Chorlène Biron-Monnier, Lauren Dawes, Madeleine Hill, Emilia Jones, Sophie Wythe.

Understudies: Understudy for Shrek - Dean Chisnall, Bradley Jaden. For Donkey - Delroy Atkinson, Aaron Lee Lambert. For Lord Farquaad - Ross Dawes, Ste Clough. For Princess Fiona - Alice Fearn, Rosanna Hyland, Lucy Tapp. For Dragon - Emma Lindars, Leigh-Anne Stone. For Pinocchio - Stuart Matthew Price, Michael Watson. For Teen Fiona - Lucie Downer, Michelle Francis.

Swings: Rosanna Hyland (Little Red Riding Hood), Spencer O’Brien (Wooden Soldier), Jacqui Sanchez (Golden Goose), Leigh-Anne Stone (Tooth Fairy), Michael Watson (Jack & the Beanstalk), Lee William-Davis (Wizard).
Dance Captains/Swings: Stephanie Bron (Snow Queen), Grant Murphy (Gnome).

Current West End Cast (As of January 30, 2013)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Dean Chisnall as Shrek
• Carley Stenson as Princess Fiona
• Jonathan Stewart as Pinocchio
• Richard Blackwood as Donkey
• Neil McDermott as Lord Farquaad
• Blaise Colangelo as Teen Fiona
• Landi Oshinowo as Dragon

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Jon-Scott Clark (Peter Pan, Dragon Puppeteer), Ste Clough (Sticks, Dragon Puppeteer), Ricardo Coke-Thomas (White Rabbit), Blaise Colangelo (Tweedle Dum), Lucie Downer (Baby Bear, Blind Mouse), Oliver Eyre (Papa Ogre, Bricks, Thelonius, Knight), Alice Fearn (Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingy), Lucy Maria Gill (Humpty Dumpty, Blind Mouse), Clare Halse (Tweedle Dee), Bradley Jaden (Papa Bear, Dragon Puppeteer), Aaron Lee Lambert (Straw, Walter, Knight), CURRENTLY UNKNOWN (Mad Hatter, Knight), Alastair Natkeil (Big Bad Wolf, Captain of the Guard, Bishop), Landi Oshinowo (Ugly Duckling), Joseph Prouse (King Harold, Guard, Pied Piper, Knight), Ashley J. Russell (Mame Ogre, Mama Bear), Jonathan Stewart (Dragon Puppeteer), Lucy Tapp (Queen Lillian, Wicked Witch), Karli Vale (Fairy Godmother, Bluebird, Blind Mouse).

Children: Emily Carey (Young Shrek, Dwarf), Imogen Gurney (Young Fiona), Skye Meade (Young Shrek, Dwarf), Megan Manly (Young Fiona / Young Shrek, Dwarf), Paris Price (Young Shrek, Dwarf).

Understudies and Standbys: Standby for Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf - Hannah Gurling, Jaynie Awcock, Orla Gidea. Understudy for Shrek - Oliver Eyre, Bradley Jaden. For Donkey - Aaron Lee Lambert, Ricardo Coke-Thomas. For Lord Farquaad - Alastair Natkeil, Ste Clough. For Princess Fiona - Alice Fearn, Rosanna Hyland, Lucy Tapp. For Dragon - Ashley J. Russell, Kerry Winter. For Pinocchio - Joseph Prouse, Patrick George. For Teen Fiona - Lucie Downer, Clare Halse. For Young Fiona - Emily Carey, Skye Meade, Paris Price.

Swings: Patrick George (Wooden Soldier), Alexandra Greirson (Golden Goose), Rosanna Hyland (Little Red Riding Hood), Damien Poole (Jack & the Beanstalk), Lee William-Davis (Wizard), Kerry Winter (Tooth Fairy).
Dance Captains/Swings: Stephanie Bron (Snow Queen), Grant Murphy (Gnome).

West End Cast Replacement History

• Alice Fearn temporarily replaced Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona on August 3, 2011.
• Amanda Holden returned to the role of Princess Fiona on August 24, 2011.
• Sophie Wythe left the roles of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on September 12, 2011.
• Zoe Kirk replaced Chorlène Biron-Monnier as Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on September 14, 2011.
• Sian Taylor O'Hanlon replaced Madeleine Hill as Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on September 14, 2011.
• Kimberley Walsh replaced Amanda Holden as Princess Fiona on October 5, 2011.
• Dean Chisnall replaced Nigel Lindsay as Shrek on February 29, 2012.
• Neil McDermott replaced Nigel Harman as Lord Farquaad on February 29, 2012.
• Ste Clough replaced Stuart Matthew Price as Sticks the Pig on February 29, 2012.
• Joseph Prouse replaced Ste Clough as Guard on February 29, 2012.
• Ricardo Coke-Thomas replaceed Delroy Atkinson as White Rabbit on February 29, 2012.
• Blaise Colangelo replaced Amy Beadel as Tweedle Dum/Teen Fiona on February 29, 2012.
• Oliver Eyre replaced Dean Chisnall as Papa Ogre/Bricks the Pig/Thelonius/Knight on February 29, 2012.
• Lucy Maria Gill replaced Landi Oshinowo as Humpty Dumpty on February 29, 2012.
• Lucy Maria Gill replaced Michelle Francis as Blind Mouse on February 29, 2012.
• Clare Halse replaced Michelle Francis as Tweedle Dee on February 29, 2012.
• Landi Oshinowo replaced Ashley E. Hale as Ugly Duckling on February 29, 2012.
• Karli Vale replaced Ashley E. Hale as Blind Mouse on February 29, 2012.
• Marc Leslie replaced Damien Poole as Mad Hatter on February 29, 2012.
• Marc Leslie replaced Stuart Matthew Price as a Knight on February 29, 2012.
• Bradley Jaden replaced Damien Poole as a Dragon Puppeteer on February 29, 2012.
• Alastair Natkeil replaced Ross Dawes as Big Bad Wolf/Captain of the Guard on February 29, 2012.
• Alastair Natkeil replaced Delroy Atkinson as Bishop on February 29, 2012.
• Joseph Prouse replaced Ross Dawes as King Harold/Pied Piper/Knight on February 29, 2012.
• Ashley J. Russell replaced Emma Lindars as Mama Ogre/Mama Bear on February 29, 2012.
• Amy Boyd replaced Samantha Allison as Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on February 29, 2012.
• Megan Clarke replaced Lauren Dawes as Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on February 29, 2012.
• Imogen Gurney replaced Zoe Kirk as Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on February 29, 2012.
• Georgia Hancock replaced Emilia Jones as Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on February 29, 2012.
• Megan Manly replaced Sian Taylor O'Hanlon as Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on February 29, 2012.
• Paris Price assumed the sixth alternate role for the parts of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on February 29, 2012.
• Carley Stenson replaced Kimberley Walsh as Princess Fiona on May 23, 2012.
• Amy Boyd left the roles of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on August 27, 2012.
• Megan Clarke left the roles of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on August 27, 2012.
• Georgia Hancock left the roles of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on August 27, 2012.
• Paris Price left the role of Young Fiona on August 27, 2012.
• Emily Carey assumed the fourth alternate role for the parts of Young Shrek/Dwarf on August 29, 2012.
• Skye Meade replaced Imogen Gurney as Young Shrek/Dwarf on August 29, 2012.
• T.B.A. replaced Marc Leslie as Mad Hatter on January 30, 2013.
• T.B.A. will replace Joseph Prouse as King Harold/Guard/Pied Piper/Knight in February 2013.

West End Standby Replacement History

• Grace Maltman became a standby for the roles of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on July 12, 2011.
• Megan Manly became a standby for the roles of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on July 12, 2011.
• Emily Wheaton replaced Grace Maltman as standby for the roles of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on September 14, 2011.
• Lara Wollington became a third standby for the roles of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on September 14, 2011—February 27, 2012.
• Hannah Gurling replaced Megan Manly as standby for the roles of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on February 29, 2012.
• Hannah Milton replaced Emily Wheaton as standby for the roles of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on February 29, 2012.
• Jaynie Awcock replaced Hannah Milton as standby for the roles of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on August 29, 2012.
• Orla Gidea assumed the role of third standby for the parts of Young Fiona/Young Shrek/Dwarf on August 29, 2012.

West End Understudy Replacement History

• Spencer O'Brien left his role as Swing (Wooden Soldier) on February 13, 2012.
• Oliver Eyre replaced Dean Chisnall as the first understudy for Shrek on February 29, 2012.
• Aaron Lee Lambert replaced Delroy Atkinson as the first understudy for Donkey on February 29, 2012.
• Ricardo Coke-Thomas replaced Aaron Lee Lambert as the second understudy for Donkey on February 29, 2012.
• Alastair Natkeil replaced Ross Dawes as the first understudy for Lord Farquaad on February 29, 2012.
• Ashley J. Russell replaced Emma Lindars as the first understudy for Dragon on February 29, 2012.
• Joseph Prouse replaced Stuart Matthew Price as the first understudy for Pinocchio on February 29, 2012.
• Patrick George replaced Michael Watson as the second understudy for Pinocchio on February 29, 2012.
• Clare Halse replaced Michelle Francis as the second understudy for Teen Fiona on February 29, 2012.
• Patrick George assumed Spencer O'Brien's role as Swing (Wooden Soldier) on February 29, 2012.
• Alexandra Grierson replaced Jacqui Sanchez as Swing (Golden Goose) on February 29, 2012.
• Damien Poole replaced Michael Watson as Swing (Jack & the Beanstalk) on February 29, 2012.
• Kerry Winter began to alternate with Leigh-Anne Stone as Swing (Tooth Fairy) on June 20, 2012.
• Kerry Winter became a third understudy for Dragon on June 20, 2012.
• Kerry Winter replaced Leigh-Anne Stone as a full-time Swing (Tooth Fairy) on August 29, 2012.
• Kerry Winter replaced Leigh-Anne Stone as the second understudy for Dragon on August 29, 2012.
• Emily Carey became the first understudy for Young Fiona on August 29, 2012.
• Skye Meade became the second understudy for Young Fiona on August 29, 2012.
• Paris Price became the third understudy for Young Fiona on August 29, 2012.
• T.B.A. will replace Patrick George as Swing (Wooden Soldier) in February 2013.
• T.B.A. will replace Joseph Prouse as the first understudy for Pinocchio in February 2013.
• T.B.A. will replace Patrick George as the second understudy for Pinocchio in February 2013.

1st Non-Equity US Tour [CLOSED]

• First Preview: September 9, 2011
• Opening Night: September 13, 2011
• Closing Night: April 29, 2012
• Opening Venue: Portland, OR. @ Keller Auditorium
• Closing Venue: Springfield, MO. @ Hammons Hall

Original Non-Equity US Tour Cast (September 13, 2011)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Lukas Poost as Shrek
• Alexa Kerner / Rachel Khutorsky as Young Shrek
• Liz Shivener as Princess Fiona
• Alexa Kerner / Rachel Khutorsky as Young Fiona
• Luke Yellin as Pinocchio
• André Jordan as Donkey
• Merritt David Janes as Lord Farquaad
• Schuyler Midgett as Teen Fiona
• Kelly Teal Goyette as Dragon
• Alexa Kerner / Rachel Khutorsky as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Willie Dee (Papa Bear, Dragon Puppeteer), Annie Fitch (Ugly Duckling), Susan Leilani Gearou (Wicked Witch), Kelly Teal Goyette (Mama Ogre, Mama Bear), Schuyler Midgett (Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingy), Lyonel Reneau (Pig, Dragon Puppeteer), Adam Steiner (Papa Ogre, Big Bad Wolf, Knight), Erin Sullivan (Fairy Godmother), Chase Todd (Peter Pan, Dragon Puppeteer), Sarah Tranchina (Shoemaker's Elf, Dragon Puppeteer), Nadia Vynnytsky (Baby Bear), Ryan Everett Wood (Pig, Knight), Chris Woods (Pig, Knight), Luke Yellin (Knight).

Understudies: Understudy for Shrek - Adam Steiner, Ryan Everett Wood. For Princess Fiona - Erin Sullivan, Annie Fitch. For Donkey - Lyonel Reneau, Willie Dee. For Lord Farquaad - Ryan Everett Wood, Chris Woods. For Pinocchio - Chase Todd. For Dragon - Susan Leilani Gearou. For Teen Fiona - Sarah Tranchina, Nadia Vynnytsky.

Swings: Ian Frazier, Mara Gabrielle.
Dance Captain/Swing: Laura Smith. Asst. Dance Captain/Swing: Ryan Rubeck.

Final Non-Equity US Tour Cast (April 29, 2012)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Lukas Poost as Shrek
• Nadia Jewel / Maggie Tompkins as Young Shrek
• Liz Shivener as Princess Fiona
• Nadia Jewel / Maggie Tompkins as Young Fiona
• Luke Yellin as Pinocchio
• André Jordan as Donkey
• Merritt David Janes as Lord Farquaad
• Schuyler Midgett as Teen Fiona
• Erin Edelle as Dragon
• Nadia Jewel / Maggie Tompkins as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Willie Dee (Papa Bear, Dragon Puppeteer), Erin Edelle (Mama Ogre, Mama Bear), Annie Fitch (Ugly Duckling), Lauren Devine (Baby Bear), Susan Leilani Gearou (Wicked Witch), Schuyler Midgett (Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingy), Lyonel Reneau (Pig, Dragon Puppeteer), Adam Steiner (Papa Ogre, Big Bad Wolf, Knight), Erin Sullivan (Fairy Godmother), Chase Todd (Peter Pan, Dragon Puppeteer), Sarah Tranchina (Shoemaker's Elf, Dragon Puppeteer), Ryan Everett Wood (Pig, Knight), Chris Woods (Pig, Knight), Luke Yellin (Knight).

Understudies: Understudy for Shrek - Adam Steiner, Ryan Everett Wood. For Princess Fiona - Erin Sullivan, Annie Fitch. For Donkey - Lyonel Reneau, Willie Dee. For Lord Farquaad - Ryan Everett Wood, Chris Woods. For Pinocchio - Chase Todd. For Dragon - Susan Leilani Gearou, Erin Sullivan. For Teen Fiona - Sarah Tranchina, Lauren Devine.

Swings: Ian Frazier, Mara Gabrielle.
Dance Captain/Swing: Laura Smith. Asst. Dance Captain/Swing: Ryan Rubeck.

1st Non-Equity US Tour Cast Replacement History

• Nadia Jewel replaced Alexa Kerner as Young Fiona; Young Shrek/Dwarf on December 29, 2011.
• Maggie Tompkins replaced Rachel Khutorsky as Young Fiona; Young Shrek/Dwarf on December 29, 2011.
• Erin Edelle replaced Kelly Teal Goyette as Dragon/Mama Ogre/Mama Bear on February 21, 2012.
• Lauren Devine replaced Nadia Vynnytsky as Baby Bear on February 21, 2012.

1st Non-Equity US Tour Understudy Replacement History

• Lauren Devine replaced Nadia Vynnytsky as the second understudy for Teen Fiona on February 21, 2012.
• Erin Sullivan became the second understudy for Dragon on February 21, 2012.

Non-Equity Asian Tour [CLOSED]

• Opening Night: June 19, 2012
• Closing Night: August 5, 2012
• Opening Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Closing Venue: Shanghai Culture Square, Shanghai, China

Original/Final Asia Non-Equity Tour Cast

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Lukas Poost as Shrek
• Abigail S. Charneski / Nadia Jewel as Young Shrek
• Liz Shivener as Princess Fiona
• Abigail S. Charneski / Nadia Jewel as Young Fiona
• Luke Yellin as Pinocchio
• Jeremy Gaston as Donkey
• Merritt David Janes as Lord Farquaad
• Schuyler Midgett as Teen Fiona
• Courtney Daniels as Dragon
• Abigail S. Charneski / Nadia Jewel as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Courtney Daniels (Mama Ogre, Mama Bear), Willie Dee (Papa Bear, Dragon Puppeteer), Lauren Devine (Baby Bear), Annie Fitch (Ugly Duckling), Susan Leilani Gearou (Wicked Witch), Schuyler Midgett (Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingy), Lyonel Reneau (Pig, Dragon Puppeteer), Adam Steiner (Papa Ogre, Big Bad Wolf, Knight), Chase Todd (Peter Pan, Dragon Puppeteer), Sarah Tranchina (Shoemaker's Elf, Dragon Puppeteer), Nadia Vynnytsky (Fairy Godmother), Ryan Everett Wood (Pig, Knight), Chris Woods (Pig, Knight), Luke Yellin (Knight).

Understudies: Understudy for Shrek - Adam Steiner, Ryan Everett Wood. For Princess Fiona - Annie Fitch. For Donkey - Lyonel Reneau, Willie Dee. For Lord Farquaad - Ryan Everett Wood, Chris Woods. For Pinocchio - Chase Todd. For Dragon - Susan Leilani Gearou. For Teen Fiona - Sarah Tranchina, Lauren Devine.

Swings: Ian Frazier, Mara Gabrielle.
Dance Captain/Swing: Laura Smith. Assistant Dance Captain/Swing: Ryan Rubeck.

2nd Non-Equity US Tour

• Opening Night: October 5, 2012
• Opening Venue: Anchorage, AL. @ Atwood Concert Hall

Original 2nd Non-Equity Tour Cast

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Perry Sook as Shrek
• Katie Tompkins as Young Shrek
• Whitney Winfield as Princess Fiona
• Maggie Tompkins as Young Fiona
• Tony Johnson as Pinocchio
• Jeremy Gaston as Donkey
• Christopher Marriner as Lord Farquaad
• Schuyler Midgett as Teen Fiona
• Courtney Daniels as Dragon
• Katie Tompkins as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Matty Burns (Peter Pan, Dragon Puppeteer), Courtney Daniels (Mama Ogre, Mama Bear), Susan Leilani Gearou (Wicked Witch), Francesca Granell (Baby Bear), Tony Johnson (Knight), Jennifer Margulis (Shoemaker's Elf), Alison McCartan (Fairy Godmother), Michael McCrary (Pig, Dragon Puppeteer), Schuyler Midgett (Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingy), Tiffani Robbins (Ugly Duckling, Dragon Puppeteer), Robert Teasdale (Big Bad Wolf, Knight), Kristopher Stanley Ward (Papa Bear, Dragon Puppeteer), Andy White (Pig, Knight), Jeffrey Zicker (Papa Ogre, Pig, Knight).

Understudies: Understudy for Shrek - Andy White, Jeffrey Zicker. For Princess Fiona - Francesca Granell, Alison McCartan. For Donkey - Matty Burns, Kristopher Stanley Ward. For Lord Farquaad - Robert Teasdale, Jeffrey Zicker. For Pinocchio - Micah Cowher, Brody Karn. For Dragon - Susan Leilani Gearou, Alison McCartan. For Teen Fiona - Megan Elyse Fulmer, Jennifer Margulis.

Swings: Micah Cowher, Megan Elyse Fulmer, Brody Karn.
Dance Captain: Susan Leilani Gearou. Assistant Dance Captain: Tiffani Robbins.

Current 2nd Non-Equity Tour Cast (As of November 13, 2012)

Principals (in order of appearance)

• Perry Sook as Shrek
• Katie Tompkins as Young Shrek
• Whitney Winfield as Princess Fiona
• Maggie Tompkins as Young Fiona
• Tony Johnson as Pinocchio
• Jeremy Gaston as Donkey
• Christopher Marriner as Lord Farquaad
• Schuyler Midgett as Teen Fiona
• Courtney Daniels as Dragon
• Katie Tompkins as Dwarf

Ensemble (primary role(s) noted): Courtney Daniels (Mama Ogre, Mama Bear), Susan Leilani Gearou (Wicked Witch), Francesca Granell (Baby Bear), Tony Johnson (Knight), Jennifer Margulis (Shoemaker's Elf), Alison McCartan (Fairy Godmother, Dragon Puppeteer), Michael McCrary (Pig, Dragon Puppeteer), Schuyler Midgett (Sugar Plum Fairy, Gingy), Tiffani Robbins (Ugly Duckling, Dragon Puppeteer), Robert Teasdale (Big Bad Wolf, Knight), Chase Todd (Peter Pan), Kristopher Stanley Ward (Papa Bear, Dragon Puppeteer), Andy White (Pig, Knight), Jeffrey Zicker (Papa Ogre, Pig, Knight).

Understudies: Understudy for Shrek - Andy White, Jeffrey Zicker. For Princess Fiona - Francesca Granell, Alison McCartan. For Donkey - Chase Todd, Kristopher Stanley Ward. For Lord Farquaad - Robert Teasdale, Jeffrey Zicker. For Pinocchio - Micah Cowher, Brody Karn. For Dragon - Susan Leilani Gearou, Alison McCartan. For Teen Fiona - Megan Elyse Fulmer, Jennifer Margulis.

Swings: Micah Cowher, Megan Elyse Fulmer, Brody Karn.
Dance Captain: Susan Leilani Gearou. Assistant Dance Captain: Tiffani Robbins.

2nd Non-Equity US Tour Cast Replacement History

• Chase Todd replaced Matty Burns as Peter Pan on November 13, 2012.
• Alison McCartan replaced Matty Burns as Dragon Puppeteer on November 13, 2012.

2nd Non-Equity US Tour Understudy Replacement History

• Chase Todd replaced Matty Burns as the first understudy for Donkey on November 13, 2012.