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Shrek the Musical at the Folies Bergère<div> To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Shrek is coming to Paris! The most famous ogre becomes the star of a family musical that will sweep young and old away into a hilarious world of pop-rock, soul, and funk. After playing to sold-out crowds on Broadway, Shrek The Musical brings together all the colorful characters from the cult DreamWorks animated film at the Folies Bergère, live, in a parody of fairy tales with uproarious dialogue. This spectacular show is adapted and directed by Philippe Hersen (Flashdance, Madagascar, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Priscilla Queen of the Desert...).</div><div></div><div> The story: Once upon a time, in a faraway swamp, lived an ogre named Shrek whose precious solitude was shattered by an invasion of fairytale characters, banished from their kingdom by the tyrannical Lord Farquaad. In exchange for evicting his "enchanted" squatters, Farquaad asked Shrek, accompanied by a very talkative donkey, to rescue Princess Fiona, imprisoned by a dragon, and bring her back with the sole purpose of marrying her and becoming king! But the princess harbors a terrifying secret that will lead Shrek and Donkey on a thrilling adventure...</div>