Shrek The Musical coming to Tell City this summer

Tell City Regional Arts is bringing Shrek The Musical to Tell City Jr-Sr High School, giving Perry County a four-day summer production built for families, theater regulars and first-time attendees. Tickets are set to go on sale July 6, and the show is scheduled for July 30 through August 2 at 900 12th St. in Tell City.

The announcement leans into broad appeal. The listing describes the production as a humorous, heartwarming adventure built around familiar fairy-tale characters, catchy songs and a message about embracing what makes people unique. That combination helps explain why the title fits a countywide audience: it is recognizable enough for parents and children, while still offering the kind of community stage experience that draws longtime local theater supporters.

Tell City Regional Arts has been building that kind of event platform since 2005. The organization says the Tell City Regional Arts Association was started to help enable the arts in the Tell City region, and it now describes itself as a nonprofit dedicated to promoting art-related events, programs and workshops across Perry County. It also says it sponsors music, drama and art events and works with local agencies, organizations, businesses and governments.

The Shrek production also arrives as more than a show on the calendar. Tell City Regional Arts is openly asking residents to subscribe to a newsletter, donate or join the organization, a sign that the musical is part performance announcement and part community recruitment effort. In a county where volunteer-driven programming matters, a title with wide family appeal can help fill seats, build membership and keep the organization visible heading into the rest of the summer.

Pick Perry County is already promoting the musical alongside other local events and venues, placing it within the broader public calendar for the area. That gives the run an added practical value for Perry County residents looking for an outing close to home, with the added convenience of a Tell City location and a multi-day schedule that should make it easier to plan around work, travel and family routines.