Get ready to roar with laughter, Shrek the Musical is stomping onto the stage at The Ritz Theatre (aka Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center) in Sanford this October, and it’s time to rally your fairy-tale squad!

Shrek The Musical Live at The Ritz Theatre!

Where: The historic Ritz Theatre at Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford, FL 32771

When: A lively run from Friday, October 10 through Sunday, October 19, 2025, with showtimes including:

• Fri, Oct 10 at 7:30 PM

• Sat, Oct 11 at 7:30 PM

• Sun, Oct 12 at 3:00 PM

• Thu, Oct 16 at 7:30 PM

• Fri, Oct 17 at 7:30 PM

• Sat, Oct 18 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM

• Sun, Oct 19 at 3:00 PM

Tickets:

• VIP & VIP Balcony Box: $32

• House: $27

• Balcony: $25

A Swampy Tale of Heart, Humor, and Heroism

Enter the green and glorious world of Shrek, the Tony Award-winning musical adaptation of the beloved DreamWorks film—with unforgettable songs by Jeanine Tesori and a hilariously sharp book by David Lindsay-Abaire.

Follow the unlikely ogre, Shrek, as he leaves his swamp for a rescue mission that co-stars a wise-cracking Donkey and a feisty Princess Fiona. Expect over-the-top characters, including a short-tempered villain, a cookie with attitude, and a fire-breathing dragon—plus a halftime full of puppets, costumes, and the kind of theatrical mischief only Shrek can deliver.

Why You Won’t Want to Miss It

• Family Fun for All Ages — Irreverent, heartwarming, and overflowing with fairy-tale mayhem.

• Spectacle Galore — Creative costumes, inventive sets, and dazzling puppetry bring the swamp to life.

• Historic Charm — Watch this modern fairy-tale favorite unfold at Sanford’s iconic Ritz Theatre, a performance venue since 1923.