Dreamgirls 1981 - Articles Page 13

Opened: December 20, 1981
Closing: August 11, 1985

Dreamgirls - 1981 - Broadway History , Info & More

Imperial Theatre (Broadway)
249 West 45th St. New York, NY

Based upon the show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and others, the musical follows the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago, Illinois called "The Dreams", who become music superstars. It was nominated for thirteen Tony Awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical, and won six. It was later adapted into a motion picture from DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures in 2006.

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Casting Announced for Curran Theatre Run of DREAMGIRLS; Tickets on Sale 7/11
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 7, 2010


Casting has been announced for the new production of the Tony Award-winning smash hit musical DREAMGIRLS which plays the Curran Theatre August 24 - September 26 as part of the 2009-2010 Citibank Best of Broadway series under the direction of Carole Shorenstein Hays. Tickets go on sale Sunday, July 11, 2010.

Kravis On Broadway Subscription Tix 2010 2011 Series
by Beau Higgins - Jul 3, 2010


The 2010 2011 Kravis On Broadway season boasts a powerful line up which includes The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein and straight from the great white way, a revival of West Side Story. Add to this, NETworks Presents Disney's Beauty & The Beast, Dreamgirls and The Color Purple, all making their West Palm Beach debut at the Kravis Center. 'The upcoming Kravis On Broadway season promises a world of excitement and escape for our audience,' said Lee Bell, the Kravis Center's Senior Director of Programming.

RACE's David Alan Grier Plays Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay, 7/2
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2010


David Alan Grier is set to perform at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, on July 2.

Donnell, Umoh & More Set For ART's JOHNNY BASEBALL 5/16-6/27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) presents the world premiere of the musical Johnny Baseball by Richard Dresser, Robert Reale, and Willy Reale, directed by Diane Paulus. The production begins performances on May 16 and runs through June 27, 2010 at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge.

DREAMGIRLS Plays The National Theatre 7/28-8/8
by Charlie Piane - Jun 15, 2010


Producer John Breglio and The National Theatre announced casting today for the national tour of DREAMGIRLS, coming to Washington, D.C., July 28 through August 8.

Arena Stage Presents DUKE ELLINGTON'S SOPHISTICATED LADIES Through 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010


Big band sound transforms the Lincoln Theatre into a Duke Ellington jazz club as Arena Stage presents Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies, choreographed by and starring Maurice Hines (Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Uptown... It's Hot!) with direction by Charles Randolph-Wright (Arena's Guys and Dolls and Blue).

Arena Stage's DUKE ELLINGTON'S SOPHISTICATED LADIES Closes 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010


Big band sound transforms the Lincoln Theatre into a Duke Ellington jazz club as Arena Stage presents Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies, choreographed by and starring Maurice Hines (Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Uptown... It's Hot!) with direction by Charles Randolph-Wright (Arena's Guys and Dolls and Blue).

Tennessee Performing Arts Center Announces Their Event Calendar 5/2010 �" 5/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010


TPAC is located in the James K. Polk Cultural Center at 505 Deaderick Street in downtown Nashville, occupying an entire city block between 5th and 6th Avenues and Deaderick and Union Streets. Also housing the Tennessee State Museum, the cultural center adjoins the 18 story James K. Polk Office Tower.

DancersOver40 Hosts Tribute to Michael Bennett 5/17
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010


Dancers Over 40 continues its fascinating series of tributes to Broadway dance greats with Michael Bennett: A Joyful Noise, featuring an impressive roster of Broadway veterans who worked with the great choreographer/director, Monday May 17th at 8 PM, St. Luke's Theater.

Donnell, Umoh & More Set For ART's JOHNNY BASEBALL 5/16-6/27
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010


American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) presents the world premiere of the musical Johnny Baseball by Richard Dresser, Robert Reale, and Willy Reale, directed by Diane Paulus. The production begins performances on May 16 and runs through June 27, 2010 at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge.

DancersOver40 Hosts Tribute to Michael Bennett 5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2010


Dancers Over 40 continues its fascinating series of tributes to Broadway dance greats with Michael Bennett: A Joyful Noise, featuring an impressive roster of Broadway veterans who worked with the great choreographer/director, Monday May 17th at 8 PM, St. Luke's Theater.

DREAMGIRLS Comes To The National Theater 7/28-8/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2010


Producer John Breglio and The National Theatre announced that tickets for the smash hit musical DREAMGIRLS will go on sale Sunday, June 13. DREAMGIRLS will play The National Theatre for two weeks only, July 28 through August 8.

Colin Donnell, Stephanie Umoh & More Set For ART's JOHNNY BASEBALL 5/14-6/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2010


The American Repertory Theater is pleased to announce the cast for Johnny Baseball, a world premiere musical about the Red Sox, with music by Robert Reale, lyrics by Willie Reale, book by Richard Dresser, story by Richard Dresser and Willie Reale, with musical direction and vocal arrangements by Wendy Bobbitt Cavett; musical arrangements by Bruce Coughlin.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Ends Run at Boston Opera House, 5/2
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2010


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, will end its limited engagement on May 2.

Bloomingdales At South Coast Plaza Celebrates DREAMGIRLS 4/12-30
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2010


To celebrate DREAMGIRLS' upcoming visit to the Center, Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza is creating a special 'Get the Look' boutique inspired by the stunning costumes from the sensational new stage production direct from Harlem's world-famous Apollo Theater in New York City.

Donnell, Umoh & More Set For ART's JOHNNY BASEBALL 5/16-6/27
by Charlie Piane - Apr 28, 2010


American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) presents the world premiere of the musical Johnny Baseball by Richard Dresser, Robert Reale, and Willy Reale, directed by Diane Paulus. The production begins performances on May 16 and runs through June 27, 2010 at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge.

OCPAC presents Two Post-Show 'Talkbacks' with DREAMGIRLS Cast, Through 4/29
by Michael L. Quintos - Apr 29, 2010


To enhance Orange County theater-going when the national tour of the smash hit musical DREAMGIRLS visits April 21 - May 2, the Center has scheduled two post-performance talkbacks with cast members on April 22 and 29. During the talkbacks, which will follow the performances in Segerstrom Hall, audience members can speak to the cast and ask questions. The talkbacks are free, but tickets to the April 22 and 29 performances of DREAMGIRLS are required.

BWW Reviews: They're Your DREAMGIRLS, They'll Make You Happy
by Michael L. Quintos - Apr 26, 2010


This fresh, entertaining reboot of the Tony® Award-winning stage musical DREAMGIRLS (now playing at the Orange County Performing Arts Center through May 2) is exquisitely vintage, yet surprisingly modern all at the same time. It's a reverent homage to the soulful musical roots of pop music, displayed with a knowing wink and a contemporary eye that aims to be enthralling to both longtime fans of the original stage production and to new fans that have discovered it recently, thanks to Bill Condon's splashy Oscar®-lauded 2006 film adaptation. The iconic, memorable score that accompanies its all-too-familiar story, performed by truly gifted actor-singers within a vividly-conceived backdrop, all mesh together to make this new DREAMGIRLS quite a satisfying revamp.

Arena Stage Presents DUKE ELLINGTON'S SOPHISTICATED LADIES Through 5/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2010


Big band sound transforms the Lincoln Theatre into a Duke Ellington jazz club as Arena Stage presents Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies, choreographed by and starring Maurice Hines (Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Uptown... It's Hot!) with direction by Charles Randolph-Wright (Arena's Guys and Dolls and Blue).

OCPAC presents Two Post-Show 'Talkbacks' with DREAMGIRLS Cast, 4/22 & 4/29
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2010


To enhance Orange County theater-going when the national tour of the smash hit musical DREAMGIRLS visits April 21 - May 2, the Center has scheduled two post-performance talkbacks with cast members on April 22 and 29. During the talkbacks, which will follow the performances in Segerstrom Hall, audience members can speak to the cast and ask questions. The talkbacks are free, but tickets to the April 22 and 29 performances of DREAMGIRLS are required.

Colin Donnell, Stephanie Umoh & More Set For ART's JOHNNY BASEBALL 5/14-6/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2010


The American Repertory Theater is pleased to announce the cast for Johnny Baseball, a world premiere musical about the Red Sox, with music by Robert Reale, lyrics by Willie Reale, book by Richard Dresser, story by Richard Dresser and Willie Reale, with musical direction and vocal arrangements by Wendy Bobbitt Cavett; musical arrangements by Bruce Coughlin.

CATS Ends Run at Colonial Theatre, April 18th
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2010


CATS, the show that revolutionized musical theatre, will end its return in Boston April 18 at Boston's Colonial Theatre.

Colin Donnell, Stephanie Umoh & More Set For ART's JOHNNY BASEBALL 5/14-6/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 16, 2010


The American Repertory Theater is pleased to announce the cast for Johnny Baseball, a world premiere musical about the Red Sox, with music by Robert Reale, lyrics by Willie Reale, book by Richard Dresser, story by Richard Dresser and Willie Reale, with musical direction and vocal arrangements by Wendy Bobbitt Cavett; musical arrangements by Bruce Coughlin.

RACE's David Alan Grier Plays Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay, 7/2
by Lauren Wolman - Apr 15, 2010


David Alan Grier is set to perform at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, on July 2.

OCPAC presents Two Post-Show 'Talkbacks' with DREAMGIRLS Cast, 4/22 & 4/29
by Michael L. Quintos - Apr 15, 2010


To enhance Orange County theater-going when the national tour of the smash hit musical DREAMGIRLS visits April 21 - May 2, the Center has scheduled two post-performance talkbacks with cast members on April 22 and 29. During the talkbacks, which will follow the performances in Segerstrom Hall, audience members can speak to the cast and ask questions. The talkbacks are free, but tickets to the April 22 and 29 performances of DREAMGIRLS are required.

Other Productions of Dreamgirls

1981   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1983   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1985   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1987   Broadway Return Engagement [Broadway]
Broadway
1995   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2001   Broadway New York Concert
Broadway
2004   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2005   Philadelphia, PA (Regional) Prince Music Theatre Revival
Philadelphia, PA (Regional)
2009   US Tour Touring Revival
US Tour
2016   West End West End Premiere Production
West End
Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway

Dreamgirls - 1981 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1982 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Jennifer Holliday
1982 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Sheryl Lee Ralph
1982 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Theoni V. Aldredge
1982 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Musical Michael Bennett
1982 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Cleavant Derricks
1982 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Tharon Musser
1982 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Tom Eyen
1982 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical 0
1982 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Robin Wagner
1982 The Hewes Awards Lighting Design Robin Wagner
1982 The Hewes Awards Lighting Design Tharon Musser
1982 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Tom Eyen
1982 Tony Awards Best Choreography Michael Peters
1982 Tony Awards Best Choreography Michael Bennett
1982 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Theoni V. Aldredge
1982 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Michael Bennett
1982 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Tharon Musser
1982 Tony Awards Best Musical The Shubert Organization
1982 Tony Awards Best Musical Bob Avian
1982 Tony Awards Best Musical Michael Bennett
1982 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Tom Eyen
1982 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Henry Krieger
1982 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Obba Babatunde
1982 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Ben Harney
1982 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Jennifer Holliday
1982 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Sheryl Lee Ralph
1982 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Robin Wagner

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