Shrek the Musical: The Man Behind the Ogre Speaks Out It takes a lot of courage, patience and dedication to commit oneself to a pre-show ritual of cumbersome green prosthetics, a medieval fat suit and guy tights. Even more impressive? The natural ability to elevate the physical phenomenon known as “flatulence” to an art form -- on Broadway, no less. And yet, musical theatre star Brian d’Arcy James does it all, with a wink and a belch and a swampful of gusto. (read the story...)

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