Miss Nightmare Crossovers- Shrek the Musical w/Musical Hell 

I would point out that the Shrek backstory does not, in fact, come completely out of nowhere. Everyone tends to forget this, but the franchise is actually loosely (very, very loosely) based on a book by William Steig - which begins with Shrek's parents kicking him out. So that detail was probably added to the musical as a nod to the original source material.

I still can't believe that the musical cut the whole Robin Hood sequence.

Chibi Diva is now one of my new favorite things.

Yup Shrek the musical it's kinda of a guilty pleasure, don't get me wrong it has its flaws, but it does have talent and heart‼️😶😆

I like that the actor who plays Donkey is now playing Aaron Burr in Hamilton on Broadway. He is also arguably the best Aaron Burr, topping Leslie Odom Jr.

Am I the only one here who wholeheartedly enjoyed this musical and still love it without any repercussions?

Another thing about John Tartaglia you may not know: he was 16 when he first performed any puppets on _Sesame Street_ starting then in 1994.

I think the literary character get added in because they're public domain.

Did you say Sutton Foster was A BIT better than her movie counterpart? A BIT?!?!?!?! That’s SUCH an understatement!

Pinocchio is also a literature character, it kinda bugs me when people label it a fairy tale. It's kinda like calling The Wizard of Oz a fairy tale... no, that's just wrong... It's a fucking novel written by Carlo Collodi, not a bedtime story.

I don’t think Shrek the Musical fundamentally understands what made the movie work. The movie was a parody of Disney films, with pop songs, pop culture references, and adult jokes. It came out at the right place at the right time. The musical plays it way too straight and tries to be like a Disney musical instead of lampooning one like the movie did.

4:05 That happened in the Original Shrek children's book. I read the original book the film was based on before the film was ever even announced.

My school did Shrek the Musical for our Spring 2018 musical... And we all came to the theory that Geppeto died in the whale saving Pinocchio instead of the fairy tale ending canonically.

This play could have worked if Shrek was played as 100% the straight man and never sang like he was in the movie. What made Shek a fun character was despite not being particularly funny, the way he reacted to everything and everyone was funny. He was an ordinary man in an extraordinary world. That’s what made him relatable. This play would have been fun if he kept being confused as to why everyone kept bursting in a song when talking normally would be quicker and easier. Maybe even take a jab at Dinsey plays like the movie did with fairy tales.

I went to see Shrek when it went on Tour in the UK in 2015. It was honestly fantastic. Sticks more closer to the movie (especially the opening). Plus in "I know it's today" they did an amazing trick to show Fiona ageing. They got vines out from the stage to come slide between the castle, when they meet in the middle (where fiona would be) and BOOM she an older fiona like WOW

The best thing ever about this show is that Brian D'Arcy James originated Dan in Next to Normal Off-Broadway. They offered him the role when the show transferred to Broadway, but he turned it down to play Shrek.

Two musical reviewers team up to take down a musical train wreck?! I'm in!

This musical is just - a whole lot of why. Not only is the franchise that spawned it coming out with a fifth movie, but by this point the entire spite-filled reason the franchise exists is completely destroyed by putting traditional musical numbers here. Not only that, but, like, I totally agree with the whole "Oh, God, they're singing, Marge! why aren't they killing each other?!" kind of self-referential humor got old after even Disney tried to do it with Frozen.

Interesting fact, have either of you noticed that Mama Bear wasn't with Papa Bear and Little Bear (be it in the musical an the original)? That's because Farquad turned Mama Bear into a bear skin rug, you can actually see it in the movie (that is if they hadn't yet cut that out of the later releases).

11:35 Who else was expecting the “other It’s A Small World parody” to be the introductory song for Wonka from Tim Burton’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

Completely random note, but yay Beauty and the Beast magic mirror!

some-BODY ONCE TOLD ME

A magical girl who reviews musicals? How did I not know about this channel before? That sounds like the best thing ever!

Fun fact: In the Mexican version of the Musical, Shrek is portrayed by non other than the legendary Mexican voice actor, Mario Filio, who does the voice of the Magic Mirror in the Latin Spanish dub of all of the movies and shorts from the franchise

6:04 It's like how you compare it to Once Upon A Time, where the show focus on the Disney versions along with characters from classic literature. The writers and producers of this show can't write a good story.

Oh, hey, how did I miss this one, and it even has a super cute Diva! When I first saw this on a bad movie night, I was really struck by the grudging respect and amusement I felt. It's one of those things that's a terrible idea, and Should Not Be, but it's put together with good talent and a lot of effort, so it's probably as good as such a thing could possibly be, to the point that you don't even want to call it "bad" per se (See also: Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz)

How much would this musical be improved if we had a pop/rock band of fairy tale characters performing most of the songs? Also, Farquaad could get a musical number or two because Duloc is based on Disney so he'd probably love giving musical numbers.

Great to see you in another collaboration, Diva! I want a plushie of your chibi form!

“Wonderland characters aren’t fairy tale characters!” THANK YOU.

I do have to admit that while I was into Shrek at the time everyone else was, I cannot look back on it very kindly. Much of that has to with with: A) The original was born out of Jeffery Katzenbenburg's spite toward Michael Eisner and was set to tear down Disney's corportation to steal their success (yes, that in turn in why non-fairy tale characters like Pinocchio and Peter Pan appear in it.) B) The movie's had a bad influence on animated feautres in years to come, that would try to pull the "pop-culture/lowest common denominator shtick", AND it was a contributor to film executives thinking that 2D animation is dead. and C) There are several other fairytale-spoof style sources of entertainment that I find much more enjoyable, not to mention timeless. ('Into the Woods', anyone?) Yeah, with this franchise long overstaying its welcome as a fifth film is in the making, and fewer people looking back kindly on it as time passes on, this franchise and everything it spawned just irritates me- although, I do have to agree on some of the effects and songs (namely Fiona's).

They could have worked in Shrek hating songs by having him refuse to sing for most of the musical right up until the end where he pours out his feelings for Fiona. Maybe?

......... While I do like the idea of these two teaming up....... I actually really like Shrek the Musical. At least this production of it. The cast is terrific, the music is perfectly fine for a Broadway show of it's era, and the dancing is great, not to mention the effects. A classic it may not be, but an enjoyable piece of Theatre, it most certainly is. But obviously, enjoyability is entirely your own opinion :) Love you two, see you in the next episode!

From the animated movie from the studio that began their CGI output with a blatant attempted-thunder-stealing of a Disney/Pixar movie. No,we should *never* let them forget that.

I know this is an old video, but you know “The Adventures of Pinocchio” is also not a fairy tale, but an Italian children’s novel?

You know, it's funny how you mention the songs in the second act don't impact the story, and only act as filler. Because it's true. The one musical I can think of that used Act II songs properly was the lion king. "The Madness of King Scar" and "Shadowland" expanded both Scar's role and Nala's in the story, and "Endless Night" and the scene where Timon almost dies in a waterfall show that Simba hasn't 100% gotten over his father's death. Here, it's just sing for no reason other than it's a musical.

"Pick your poison: wand, sword, or gun." I pick wand. Since it wasn't specified how I use any of them, I can use the wand to cast some amnesia spells on anyone who wants to forget the more painful parts of the musical.

What would be interesting is if When Words Fail was Shrek's only song he sang. Referring to how Diva said that Shrek is not the musical person, wouldn't it make sense for Shrek, having realized he is in love with Fiona, finally gives into musicaldom and sings a sappy love song. Or better yet, at the reprise would be better.

I really loved Farquad in this! Plus, Sutton Foster is AMAZING whenever she's on screen.

Shrek the Musical is a genuinely good show, you've got an amazing cast, incredible music and amazing costumes. Sutton Foster, Brian D'Arcy James, and Christopher Sieber. Like it's no Hamilton but it is very well done.

I actually enjoy the musical better than the movie

Diva looks adorable in this review.

They should have made Fiona being revealed as an ogre too early a sin in this musical.

Bootleg Hamilton? If that's all one needs.. I SUMMON THEE

SOME OF THE SONGS STAYED STUCK IN MY HEAD. AND I WASN'T JUST WATCHING THE MUSICAL. I WAS WORKING BACKSTAGE HELPING WITH THE COSTUME QUICK CHANGES!!!!! AND THIS WAS A CAST OF 150 SIXTH AND FIFTH GRADERS!!! EVEN WORSE!!!

While I agree with some of your points you seem to ignore any good points in the show which is rather frustrating especially when there is many good performances in the show

I'll admit to not having even listened to the soundtrack of Hamilton yet, (and let's be honest most people probably won't be seeing that expensive show in a LONG time). But I noticed that intentional...wordplay at the end considering the phrase that is used when Hamilton was first advertised. "Throwing away my (your)...shot!" :P

Sure, let's put Shrek's live Broadway show on DVD for the world to see instead of Dear Evan Hansen Hamilton Heathers Be More Chill Les Miserables The Book Of Mormon Spongebob The Musical Cats The Phantom Of The Opera and HUNDREDS of way better musicals that deserve a DVD release.

Chibi Diva is adorable 😍

Y'know, if they had done something along the lines of The Guy Who Doesn't Like Musicals, where the protagonist only sings at the climax, this musical might have worked just a _little_ bit better.

I originally saw this on Netflix, I was maybe 12 at the time and I couldn't get through the first five minutes because I thought it was cringey, but I gave it another chance a year later, and I thought it was okay. I like some of the leading performers, the costumes were pretty good, and I like some of the songs. I do agree with your points against this musical, it's hard to turn something like this into a musical to begin with, but I give the creators props for trying. I still enjoy it mildly.

This musical has a soft spot in my heart since it was the second musical I worked on in Junior High, which was where I made many friends and my niche in school with Stage Crew. I was assigned to the sound equipment, and had no to listen to and accidentally memorize all the songs in the Junior Version, so I was forced to get used to the strange soundtrack. The actors in the version I worked on somehow did a bit of adlibbing and portrayed the characters to make them likable and were AMAZING CHOICES for their roles! It’s amazing how a junior high with a budget of only $5,000 and nearly-broken sound, mic, and light systems managed to make the characters more likable than a broadway version.

I think it's a very nice musical, very well written. (I played Lord Farquaad in a local production).

To be fair, the original Duloc song had a version mentioning beheading. There was a Halloween segment where they go to Duloc and Shrek plays the song, which includes the lines "We will chop off your head and then laugh when you're dead". I can't believe I remember that, but whatever. Of course, after it plays, Shrek says "Let's do that again" and Donkey doesn't want to. Funny, when I watched the first movie (I got a free VHS at a giveaway. Every kid got a Shrek souvenir and the video was the biggest prize, so I got majorly lucky), I was that irritating kid who liked the song so much that I rewound the VHS whenever Donkey said "Let's do that again!"

I actually like this musical. The music is great, and I love John Tartaglia (who went to my high school 😉), Brian Darcy James, Sutton Foster, and ESPECIALLY Daniel Breaker.

7:06 I think something that have helped the musical is if Sherk only sang three times those being who I’d been (because Donkey talked him into it), words fail (because he’s confused about his feelings) and Big bright beautiful world reprise (as a bit of a grand romantic gesture to Fiona)

I costumed this show in 2015 for a local high school. I honestly should've had an assistant because this was some WORK, to the extent that I couldn't finish all of it in time and the three pigs wound up looking terrible. The stupid dragon head was made from flimsy particle board and I had to remake the skeleton with pvc piping, as well as attach curtains so you couldn't see the handler's feet and Shrek wound up being allergic to his makeup. Sigh. That all aside, I did have fun with it at least. I gave Fiona's three ages three different dresses in three different shades of green, each deeper and richer than the last. I even managed to find three red wigs and a final form dress exactly the same emerald shade she wore in the film. But yeah, this isn't a great show and while I had fun with it, I acknowledge it's got issues. 😅

A thirty-minute Diva video is sure to make my day!

I know shrek the musical is bad, but it’s still a guilty pleasure of mine

Well, I still love the musical. I'm not sorry

I think I got you beat is honestky my favorite until the Burps and farts like LEAVE IT OUT OF THE SOUNDTRACK GODDAMMIT

I’m surprised you guys didn’t touch on the stupid and borderline offensive cross dressing jokes from the Big Bad Wolf.

Great video! Chibi!Diva is adorable (those widdle hooves!) and this is whole review was fun, well-made, and informative. While I've never cared for this musical, my home town's junior theater company seems fond of it, so I think it might be an age issue as well. Kids often have a good time with the songs, and the adults are glad their kid is enjoying musicals while they wait for a number from A Chorus Line or RENT.

Not all stories sing and Shrek certainly isn't one of them. Although there are good moments and Sutton Foster is divine and the other cast members give it their all, but there's so much padding and the musical robs Shrek of its simplicity by giving him a tragic backstory in the same manner that Ron Howard did to the Grinch in the 2000 movie.

I honestly still love the movie, which I think has picked up a backlash through the lens of the endless ripoffs and cash-ins it in no way can be held accountable for. Also, great crossover! ^^

I think a crucial moment that I'm not sure if it was in the musical but I dont think you guys pointed out was when Fionna overhears Shrek the first night they camp. In the movie, Shrek tells Donkey that he's secluded himself to the swamp because the villagers saw him as just an ogre and don't give him a chance. The fact that he's an ogre leads people to believe that that's all that's to him. And of course, Fiona listens in on him and realizes that they have a lot more in common than she thought. He's been ridiculed for his appearance and I'm sure Fiona's parents and anyone else that managed to see weren't too thrilled when they saw Fiona's ogre form, especially considering how they reacted in the second movie, and was secluded like Shrek was because of it. It makes so much more sense for them to bond over that and maybe have Fiona's backstory only at the beginning instead of Shreks being the focus and hers in the background at the beginning and then have Fiona and Shrek bond over their abandonment issues and that they're both gross. The original is deeper and more personal and it was nice to see Fiona start to act kinder to Shrek and get to know him better and the audience knows that Shrek really isn't that bad of person anyway, he just feels like he's supposed to be alone and when he has what he thought he wanted, he's sad and upset cause he finally had the chance to talk with someone as an equal and have friends and people he cares about and that's gone, same with fiona when she's getting ready for Farquad's wedding. It would make more sense to have something to stand in for the montage that was in the movie like maybe have half the stage for the inside of Shrek's house and half Farquad's castle with fiona and have them ponder while they're in separate places until donkey comes along to see Shrek. Or maybe even have a short duet with them while they're in separate places lamenting on what happened and explaining each viewpoint better. It's more necessary than having the fairytale characters come back.

Chibi Diva!

0:46 Holy hell!! Diva is adorable!! XD

I'm personally love Shrek The Musical I think it's a good retelling of the movie and the songs are popping I sing "Who I'd be" and "When words fail" every single day and don't forget "Freak Flag"

Shrek the musical is a guilty pleasure of mine. There’s a lot of talent and work that went into it and some of the songs slap. The actors are also giving it their absolute all and it shows

Wow I didn't know this channel existed I first thought this was the Musical Hell channel. It's nice to see Diva working with other RU-vidrs.

Am I the only one who legitimately loves this musical?

Fans Were Hyped When Last Shrek Film Was Announced

Ok but the ballad of farquaad is a work of art. It is the quintessential meme, and a damn catchy one at that. Noiiiice review, glad to see CHIBI diva here

I only have a soft spot for this musical because it was the first one I was ever in. My middle school did a junior production of it, and I have many fond memories.

Officially subscribed now. I came because of Deva & thoroughly enjoyed this.

I think that the main character being annoyed by people singing but give them a character arc this doesn't have that because he sings yet still annoyed by other characters singing

Miss Nightmare quotes “what the hell” is amazing too

I’ve seen Shrek the Musical Junior and it is baaaaaaaaad XD and I saw the show at my old middle school.... it was VERY cringey. But the kids did do a good job with what they had... I sadly haven’t seen the actual Musical. Now I want to see Shrek The Musical for the lols

I remember when I was younger and visiting my grandma, we were gonna go see sheck the musical in her local theater that Night, and the guy who was playing donkey just happened to go to my grandma’s church, and so mid service they did this thing where they were praising him for playing the holy beast of burden in this local theater production .

I’m sure this is just snark on your part, Diva, as I’ve seen many of your videos, but I should point out that Fiona staying as an ogre at the end isn’t just because she doesn’t have time to remove the makeup, it’s the crux of the whole story. I think this is the first of your videos that I’ve disagreed with a lot of what you’ve said as I love this show, outdated aspects included. But I will say I still found this endlessly entertaining as a review. Plus this was one of the first roles I discovered the legend that is Brian d’Arcy James in, and I love that man’s voice!

I just got cast as Sugar Plum Fairy and 1/3 Blind Mice

I absolutely love this musical XD Yeah, it's silly, but it's fun, and the songs are amazing, and the singers pull them off incredibly! I do wish the full-bodied dragon puppet was used in the movie version, though. Its song and appearance was so much cooler, especially when it flies :3

Making fun of this musical with my classmates last day of senior year is one of my most treasured high school memories

When I first heard about this thing, my initial thought was "Who asked for this?"

Idk I really like it. I’m in running crew for my Community Theatre’s production of it. I love all of the songs and I do think some of the jokes are weird but the lighting, set, and costumes are so good oml.

To each his own, I really enjoyed this show

OMG she has a Clow Card!!!!!!! :O

I honestly think that this musical is at it’s best during the sincere moments. However there are very few of them. :c

Now i wanna know about the bugs life musical

"Who I'd be" is the best song in my opinion! 👍

Act 3 of Musical would be included in part of the fairytale characters moving out to the swamp scene as it beginning part too

Did the filmed version cut "Build a Wall", or did you guys just skip it?

i Don't Consider Donkey's Shrektacular Christmas As Cannon That Should've Been A Donkey Spin Off

OH WHAT THE HECK! I MUST CONFESS I LOVE A ROAD TRIP! (i'm so sorry that song is permanently etched into my mind you didnt finish the lyrics...)

There is also a couple 42nd street references in morning person first is when the rats are tapping under the curtain and the second is the call and answer section

What's wrong with Hänsel & Gretel?

21:59 Does anyone else see 2 Divas on screen, or is RU-vid just glitching out for me?

9:24 is probably the funniest thing i heard in this abomanation of a musical.

Wait what the fuck do you mean it doesn't include All Star? That should have counted for 10 sins already. It's not Shrek without All Star dammit

Well, Pinnochio is also a literature character.