Eric Petersen (Shrek The Musical)

Eric Peterson

Eric Petersen plays the title role in SHREK THE MUSICAL, which opens at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. The show is based on the story and characters from William Steig’s book Shrek! as well as the DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek. We spoke about the extreme physical demands of the role, including the make-up, prosthetics and 40-pound costume, and why this role is a dream come true.