‘Shrek: The Musical’

Dragon and Donkey (Alan Mingo Jr.) in “Shrek: The Musical.”   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Haven Burton plays strong-willed Princess Fiona. Fiona was voiced by Cameron Diaz in the animated film.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Eric Petersen plays Shrek, a character created in William Steig’s children’s book and voiced by Mike Meyers in the film.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

David F.M. Vaughn as Lord Farquaad.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Members of the ensemble cast in “Shrek: The Musical” play tongue-in-cheek fairytale characters.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

“Shrek” was DreamWorks Animation’s first Broadway foray, featuring lyrics and book by Pulitzer-winner David Lindsay-Abaire (“Rabbit Hole”) and music by Jeanine Tesori.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

David F.M. Vaughn as Lord Farquaad with the ensemble.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Eric Petersen as Shrek with his eager-to-please best friend Donkey, played by Alan Mingo Jr.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Shrek is a misanthropic ogre whose swamp has been invaded by fairy tale characters, exiled by decree of despotic, diminutive Lord Farquaad.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Shrek agrees to rescue Farquaad’s intended bride, Princess Fiona, from a castle surrounded by lava and guarded by a lovelorn lady dragon (voiced by Carrie Compere).   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Fiona and Shrek’s true love is hampered by misunderstandings, not to mention Fiona’s startling secret.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

The show is filled with laughs and numerous sight gags.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

Fiona has a secret that she’s afraid to share with her family and kingdom, but she finds solace with Shrek.   (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

David F.M. Vaughn walks on his knees.  (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)