Shrek The Musical Opens Friday May 1st at Flickinger Center

ALAMOGORDO — The Children’s Music Theater of Alamogordo premieres Shrek The Musical tonight, Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, kicking off a run of family-friendly performances that promise to fill the theater with laughter, music, and fairy-tale fun.

Based on the beloved 2001 DreamWorks Animation film, the stage musical follows the grumpy green ogre Shrek as he teams up with a talkative donkey to rescue Princess Fiona from a dragon-guarded tower. Along the way, they encounter a host of familiar (and not-so-familiar) fairy-tale characters, delivering a story about friendship, acceptance, and learning to love yourself just the way you are. The production features catchy songs, colorful costumes, and plenty of humor suitable for all ages.

Performance Schedule

• May 1, 2, 8 & 9 — 7:00 p.m.

• May 3 — 2:00 p.m. (matinee)

Tickets are priced at $12 for adults and $7 for kids. They can be purchased through AXS, Vivid Seats, or at the Flickinger Center box office.

The large local cast includes:

• Shrek — James Cooper

• Donkey — Asher Celoria

• Princess Fiona — Paige Celoria (with Katelyn Kunihiro as Young Fiona and Sarah Page as Teen Fiona)

• Lord Farquaad — William Page

• And many more talented Alamogordo-area youth performers filling roles such as Gingy, Pinocchio, Puss in Boots, the Big Bad Wolf, and the full Fairytale Creatures Ensemble

This production marks another highlight for the Children’s Music Theater of Alamogordo, a group dedicated to giving local kids valuable stage experience while bringing high-quality, professional-style theater to the community.

Show Details at a Glance

Venue: Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, Alamogordo, NM

Production: Children’s Music Theater of Alamogordo

Dates: May 1–3 and May 8–9, 2026

Curtain: 7 p.m. evenings, 2 p.m. Saturday matinee

Tickets: $12 Adults / $7 Kids

Don’t miss this magical, musical adventure right here in Alamogordo. Whether you’re a longtime Shrek fan or introducing the story to your family for the first time, tonight’s opening night is the perfect way to kick off the weekend.

For tickets and more information, visit the Flickinger Center website or the Children’s Music Theater of Alamogordo page. Break a leg to all the young performers — Alamogordo is ready to cheer you on!

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