Apollo Theatre Welcomes Pre-Tour 'DREAMGIRLS' 11/7 Thru 12/5

The new incarnation of "Dreamgirls" will arrive at the world famous Apollo Theater in New York City, where it will open for a limited engagement from November 7th through December 5th 2009.

It makes its premiere at the Apollo before it launches a National Tour

The Apollo Theater, a famous Harlem landmark, is located at 253 W. 125th Street, between Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. and Frederick Douglass Blvd.

For more information regarding upcoming ticket purchasing for "Dreamgirls" visit, www.apollotheater.org.

The brand new production of "Dreamgirls," one of Broadway's most popular shows, will be the fourth production of the new season at the CTG/Ahmanson Theatre after it has its New York stay at the historic Apollo, February 24 through April 4, 2010. Opening is set for February 26.

Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, "Dreamgirls" tells the rags-to-riches story of a 1960s R&B girl group, and the trials and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.

With music by Academy Award-nominee Henry Kreiger and lyrics and book by Tony and Grammy Award-winning Tom Eyen, "Dreamgirls" features unforgettable hits such as one of the greatest Act One closing numbers in theatre history - "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," the infectious "One Night Only," and "Listen," which was created for the film adaptation of "Dreamgirls," received an Academy Award nomination and will now be incorporated in this new stage version.

"Dreamgirls" is directed and choreographed by Broadway director and choreographer Robert Longbottom (who was at the helm of the CTG/Mark Taper Forum and Broadway version of the new version of "Flower Drum Song") and co-choreographer Shane Sparks (from TV's "So You Think You Can Dance" and MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew").

Scenic design for "Dreamgirls" will be by Robin Wagner, lighting by Ken Billington and costumes by William Ivey Long.

"Dreamgirls" is produced by John Breglio for Vienna Waits Productions.

"Dreamgirls" received 13 Tony Award nominations including Best Musical when it opened on Broadway in 1981.

Tickets for the Ahmanson Theatre's 43rd season are currently available by subscription only.

For information and to charge subscriptions by phone, call the Exclusive Season Ticket Hotline at (213) 972-4444. To purchase subscriptions on-line, visit CenterTheatreGroup.org. For information regarding audio description and Project D.A.T.E. (sign language interpreted performances) and discount subscriptions for the deaf and hard of hearing, call TDD/Voice (213) 680-4017.