April 23, 2026
The North Union Drama Club is hosting Shrek the Musical Jr. on Friday and throughout the weekend in what organizers have called the “biggest undertaking” that the drama club has ever attempted. Above, Olivia Lewis rehearses her role as the Dragon on stage alongside other cast members. (Photo submitted)

Drama club brings fairytale to North Union

 

From Gazette staff reports

The greatest fairy tale never told is coming to life on stage.

The North Union Drama Club is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Shrek the Musical Jr. running from this Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26 at The North Union High School Cafetorium.

Based on the Oscar-winning Dream-Works Animation film, this hilarious, high-energy musical follows the journey of a misunderstood ogre named Shrek who leaves his swamp to save a feisty princess, accompanied by his loud-mouthed best friend Donkey and a cast of fairytale misfits.

A Musical for All Ages Shrek the Musical features a witty book by David Lindsay-Abaire and a lively score by Jeanine T…

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