Shrek enlivens stage for all ages.

• Author: Pounds, Nancy
• Position: ENTERTAINMENT

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The sassy and brusque green ogre of animated movie fame will take the stage this month in Anchorage in the Broadway version, Shrek the Musical." The production runs Oct. 5-14 at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts Atwood Concert Hall.

The production company, NETworks Presentations Inc., begins its national tour in Anchorage, and will spend a few extra days in Anchorage preparing for the run, says Jason Hodges, executive director of the Anchorage Concert Association.

Production companies typically end their U.S. tours in Anchorage.

The Anchorage Concert Association chose to bring "Shrek the Musical" to Anchorage to appeal to family oriented audiences, and it will have a longer run in Anchorage due to its appeal to all ages.

"We've found in recent...