Movies Like Shrek the Musical (2013)

Shrek the Musical is a 2013 comedy, fantasy, music film from Michael John Warren with a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Legally Blonde: The Musical and Shrek.

Comedy Fantasy Music

Legally Blonde: The Musical

2007

Fashionable sorority queen Elle Woods has it all, but, she wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But he dumps her before heading to Harvard Law School. Elle rallies all of her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back. While there, she figures out that there is more to herself than just good looks.

8.1

MagicScore

Shrek

2001

It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.

7.8

MagicScore

Newsies

2017

A week in the life of the exploited, child newspaper sellers in turn-of-the-century New York. When their publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, tries to squeeze a little more profit out of their labours, they organize a strike, only to be confronted with the Pulitzer's hard-ball tactics.

8.0

MagicScore

Billy Elliot: The Musical Live

2014

In County Durham, England, 1984, a talented young dancer, Billy Elliot, stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family’s set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes in a musical that questions masculinity, gender norms and conformity.

8.1

MagicScore

Waitress: The Musical

2023

A waitress and expert pie-maker dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage.

7.3

MagicScore

The SpongeBob Musical: Live on Stage!

2019

SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face catastrophe—until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage.

7.9

MagicScore

The Flight of Dragons

1982

The realm of magic is being threatened by the realm of logic, so Carolinus, the green wizard decides to shield it for all time. Ommadon, the evil red wizard, stands in his way. Carolinus then calls for a quest that is to be led by a man named Peter Dickinson, who is the first man of both the realms of science and magic. It is Peter's job to defeat Ommadon.

6.7

MagicScore

Miss Saigon: 25th Anniversary Performance

2016

The epic love story tells the tragic tale of young Vietnamese bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with American GI Chris — but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.

8.0

MagicScore

The Sound of Music Live!

2013

The Sound of Music Live! is a television special that was originally broadcast by NBC on December 5, 2013. Produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the special was an adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway musical The Sound of Music, starring country singer Carrie Underwood as Maria von Trapp, performed and televised live from Grumman Studios in Bethpage, New York. Meron felt that if the telecast were successful, the concept could become "another kind of entertainment that can exist on TV." By her request, Underwood's casting as Maria was personally endorsed by Julie Andrews, who starred in the 1965 film.

6.3

MagicScore

#10

Hamilton

2025

Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.

7.4

MagicScore

#11

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip

2025

Eleven-year-old Alexander and his family embark on a dream Spring Break vacation to Mexico City only to have all their plans go terribly wrong when they discover a cursed idol.

6.2

MagicScore

#12

Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical

2025

Young princess Anna of Arendelle dreams about finding true love at her sister Elsa’s coronation. Fate takes her on a dangerous journey in an attempt to end the eternal winter that has fallen over the kingdom. She's accompanied by ice delivery man Kristoff, his reindeer Sven, and snowman Olaf. On an adventure where she will find out what friendship, courage, family, and true love really means.

7.8

MagicScore

#13

Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 4: Dawn of the Vampires

2025

A new adventure dawns for Zed and Addison when their summer road trip takes an unexpected detour, landing them in the middle of yet another monster rivalry: Daywalkers vs. Vampires. Tensions flare when Zed and Addison find themselves acting as camp counselors between the two opposing supernatural factions. With the help of Eliza and Willa, they must convince sworn enemies Nova and Victor to try to unite their warring worlds before an even greater threat endangers them all.

6.8

MagicScore

#14

Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon

2010

Hiccup and friends accompany their mentor, Gobber, on a quest to kill the legendary Boneknapper Dragon.

7.0

MagicScore

#15

Dumb and Dumber To

2014

20 years since their first adventure, Lloyd and Harry go on a road trip to find Harry's newly discovered daughter, who was given up for adoption.

5.6

MagicScore

#16

Shrek in the Swamp Karaoke Dance Party

2001

Shrek and his friends enjoy themselves with some Karaoke partying.

6.3

MagicScore

#17

The Company of Wolves

1984

An adaptation of Angela Carter's fairy tales. Young Rosaleen dreams of a village in the dark woods, where Granny tells her cautionary tales in which innocent maidens are tempted by wolves who are hairy on the inside. As Rosaleen grows into womanhood, will the wolves come for her too?

6.3

MagicScore

#18

Moana

2026

Teenage Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.

7.2

MagicScore

#19

Shrek 2

2004

Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father, the Queen and King. But not everyone is happily ever after. Shrek and the King find it difficult to get along, and there's tension in the marriage. The Fairy Godmother discovers that Fiona has married Shrek instead of her son Prince Charming and plots to destroy their marriage.

7.3

MagicScore

#20

Damsel

2024

A young woman's marriage to a charming prince turns into a fierce fight for survival when she's offered up as a sacrifice to a fire-breathing dragon.

7.0

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Shrek the Musical?

The top films similar to Shrek the Musical by MovieMagicScore are Legally Blonde: The Musical (8.1), Shrek (7.8), Newsies (8.0). Each shares comedy/fantasy/music themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Shrek the Musical worth watching?

Shrek the Musical holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10 from 130 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Shrek the Musical?

Shrek the Musical (2013) is a comedy, fantasy, music film directed by Michael John Warren, starring Brian d'Arcy James, Sutton Foster, Daniel Breaker.

Where can I find more recommendations like Shrek the Musical?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Shrek the Musical

This ranked list pairs Shrek the Musical (2013), a comedy and fantasy and music film from Michael John Warren, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Brian d'Arcy James take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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