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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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STAGE TUBE: ABC7 Covers Dreamgirls Opening Night
by Robert Diamond - Nov 23, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. are presenting the premiere engagement of Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical. Dreamgirls introduces Moya Angela as Effie White and features, as The Dreams, Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones, Adrienne Warren as Lorrell Robinson, and Margaret Hoffman as Michelle Morris with Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Curtis Taylor, Jr., Chester Gregory is James 'Thunder' Early,Trevon Davis as C.C. White, Milton Craig Nealy as Marty Madison in a cast of 26 that also featuresTallia Brinson, Felicia Boswell, Ronald Duncan, Talitha Farrow, Brittney Griffin, James Harkness,Robert Hartwell, Eric Jackson, Chauncey Jenkins, Jared Joseph, Nikki Kimbrough, Brittany Lewis, Douglas Lyons, Kimberly Marable, Jarran Muse, Amaker Smith and Marc Spaulding.

Photo Coverage: Opening Night of DREAMGIRLS at the Apollo Red Carpet
by Monica Simoes - Nov 23, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. are presenting the premiere engagement of Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical. Dreamgirls introduces Moya Angela as Effie White and features, as The Dreams, Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones, Adrienne Warren as Lorrell Robinson, and Margaret Hoffman as Michelle Morris with Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Curtis Taylor, Jr., Chester Gregory is James 'Thunder' Early, Trevon Davis as C.C. White, Milton Craig Nealy as Marty Madison in a cast of 26 that also features Tallia Brinson, Felicia Boswell, Ronald Duncan, Talitha Farrow, Brittney Griffin, James Harkness, Robert Hartwell, Eric Jackson, Chauncey Jenkins, Jared Joseph, Nikki Kimbrough, Brittany Lewis, Douglas Lyons, Kimberly Marable, Jarran Muse, Amaker Smith and Marc Spaulding.

Photo Coverage: Opening Night of DREAMGIRLS at the Apollo After Party
by Monica Simoes - Nov 23, 2009


The national tour of Dreamgirls premieres at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street), previews began Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opened Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 5 weeks only, through December, 12, 2009. Dreamgirls will be a highlight of the Apollo Theater's 75th Anniversary celebration in 2009.

Photo Coverage: Opening Night of DREAMGIRLS at the Apollo Curtain Call
by Monica Simoes - Nov 24, 2009


The national tour of Dreamgirls premieres at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street), previews began Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opened Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 5 weeks only, through December, 12, 2009. Dreamgirls will be a highlight of the Apollo Theater's 75th Anniversary celebration in 2009. The national tour has announced a series of cities and dates where the musical will visit, the current listing can be found by clicking here.

Broadway Blog - DREAMGIRLS Review Roundup
by - Nov 22, 2009


Today's Broadway Blogs on BroadwayWorld.com from Sunday, November 22, 2009.

Photo Flash: DREAMGIRLS Opens Tonight at Apollo Theater
by Robert Diamond - Nov 22, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. are presenting the premiere engagement of Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical. Dreamgirls introduces Moya Angela as Effie White and features, as The Dreams, Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones, Adrienne Warren as Lorrell Robinson, and Margaret Hoffman as Michelle Morris with Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Curtis Taylor, Jr., Chester Gregory is James 'Thunder' Early, Trevon Davis as C.C. White, Milton Craig Nealy as Marty Madison in a cast of 26 that also features Tallia Brinson, Felicia Boswell, Ronald Duncan, Talitha Farrow, Brittney Griffin, James Harkness, Robert Hartwell, Eric Jackson, Chauncey Jenkins, Jared Joseph, Nikki Kimbrough, Brittany Lewis, Douglas Lyons, Kimberly Marable, Jarran Muse, Amaker Smith and Marc Spaulding.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Opens at Apollo Theater Tonight; Runs Through 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

TV: Extended Video Show Preview - DREAMGIRLS
by Craig Brockman - Nov 23, 2009


Catch this special EXTENDED Video Show Preview of DREAMGIRLS right here on BroadwayWorld.com! Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. are presenting the premiere engagement of Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical. Dreamgirls introduces Moya Angela as Effie White and features, as The Dreams, Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones, Adrienne Warren as Lorrell Robinson, and Margaret Hoffman as Michelle Morris with Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Curtis Taylor, Jr., Chester Gregory is James 'Thunder' Early, Trevon Davis as C.C. White, Milton Craig Nealy as Marty Madison

Celebration Theatre's WOMEN BEHIND BARS Moves Opening Night To 11/20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2009


Due to circumstances beyond production's control, the opening right of Celebration Theatre's WOMEN BEHIND BARS has been moved one week to Friday, November 20 at 8 pm.

Celebration Theatre Presents WOMEN BEHIND BARS, Runs Through 12/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 17, 2009


Celebration Theatre in association with David Elzer presents the third show of their 2009-2010 season, the hilarious WOMEN BEHIND BARS. WOMEN BEHIND BARS is written by Tom Eyen and will be directed by Kurt Koehler.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald, and More, 3/15 & 3/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

City Hall Restaurant and MJS Live Present Lillias White's New Years Eve Celebration A BRAND NEW ME, 12/31
by Aimee Savoth - Nov 16, 2009


City Hall Restaurant and MJS LIVE, Inc. announce 'A Brand New Year Me!', A New Year's Eve celebration with Tony & Emmy Award Winner Lillias White at the exciting new 'old time' venue The Granite Room - ‘Neath the Sidewalks of New York. This special New Years Eve celebration is scheduled for two shows at 8:30 PM and 11:30 PM. Accompanying Ms. White is the masterful pianist Miles Dalto.

Photo Flash: DREAMGIRLS at the Apollo Theater
by Eddie Varley - Nov 13, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. are presenting the premiere engagement of Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical. Dreamgirls introduces Moya Angela as Effie White and features, as The Dreams, Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones, Adrienne Warren as Lorrell Robinson, and Margaret Hoffman as Michelle Morris with Chaz Lamar Shepherd as Curtis Taylor, Jr., Chester Gregory is James 'Thunder' Early, Trevon Davis as C.C. White, Milton Craig Nealy as Marty Madison in a cast of 26 that also features Tallia Brinson, Felicia Boswell, Ronald Duncan, Talitha Farrow, Brittney Griffin, James Harkness, Robert Hartwell, Eric Jackson, Chauncey Jenkins, Jared Joseph, Nikki Kimbrough, Brittany Lewis, Douglas Lyons, Kimberly Marable, Jarran Muse, Amaker Smith and Marc Spaulding.

Celebration Theatre Presents WOMEN BEHIND BARS, Previews 11/11, 11/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2009


Celebration Theatre in association with David Elzer presents the third show of their 2009-2010 season, the hilarious WOMEN BEHIND BARS. WOMEN BEHIND BARS is written by Tom Eyen and will be directed by Kurt Koehler.

Celebration Theatre Presents WOMEN BEHIND BARS, Previews 11/11, 11/12
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2009


Celebration Theatre in association with David Elzer presents the third show of their 2009-2010 season, the hilarious WOMEN BEHIND BARS. WOMEN BEHIND BARS is written by Tom Eyen and will be directed by Kurt Koehler.

Celebration Theatre's WOMEN BEHIND BARS Moves Opening Night To 11/20
by Alexandra Johnson - Nov 10, 2009


Due to circumstances beyond production's control, the opening right of Celebration Theatre's WOMEN BEHIND BARS has been moved one week to Friday, November 20 at 8 pm.

TV: 'LISTEN' - DREAMGIRLS In Rehearsal
by Eddie Varley - Nov 9, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. are presenting the premiere engagement of Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical. Dreamgirls introduces Moya Angela as Effie White and features, as The Dreams, Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones

Tickets On Sale 11/8 For The Marcus Center's DREAMGIRLS, Runs 1/5/2010-1/10/2010
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2009


Producer John Breglio and Time Warner Broadway at the Marcus Center announced casting today for the national tour of DREAMGIRLS, coming to Milwaukee January 5-10, 2010. Tickets go on sale on November 8 at Noon at the Marcus Center Box Office.

Photo Flash: 'They're Your DREAMGIRLS'
by Eddie Varley - Nov 7, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will present the premiere engagement at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical. Dreamgirls will introduce Moya Angela as Effie White and feature, as The Dreams, Syesha Mercado as Deena Jones, Adrienne Warren as Lorrell Robinson.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Kicks Off at Apollo Theater, 11/7 - 12/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Announces Cities/Dates; Opens at NYC's Apollo 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will present the premiere engagement at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the groundbreaking musical.

Apollo Theatre Welcomes Pre-Tour 'DREAMGIRLS' 11/7 Thru 12/5
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


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.

Tickets On Sale 11/8 For The Marcus Center's DREAMGIRLS, Runs 1/5/2010-1/10/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 6, 2009


Producer John Breglio and Time Warner Broadway at the Marcus Center announced casting today for the national tour of DREAMGIRLS, coming to Milwaukee January 5-10, 2010. Tickets go on sale on November 8 at Noon at the Marcus Center Box Office.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Kicks Off at Apollo Theater, 11/7 - 12/6
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 4, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. will bring Broadway uptown for four weeks only with Dreamgirls at the Apollo Theater, prior to the national tour of the new production of the groundbreaking musical. The national tour of Dreamgirls will kick-off at Harlem's legendary Apollo Theater (253 West 125 Street) beginning previews Saturday, November 7, 2009, and opening Sunday, November 22, 2009, for 4 weeks only, through Sunday December, 6, 2009.

DREAMGIRLS With Angela, Mercado, Warren, Hoffman Comes To The Marcus Center 1/5/2010-1/10/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 30, 2009


Producer John Breglio and Time Warner Broadway at the Marcus Center announced casting today for the national tour of DREAMGIRLS, coming to Milwaukee January 5-10, 2010. Tickets go on sale on November 8 at Noon at the Marcus Center Box Office.

Dreamgirls FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What Tony Awards has Dreamgirls been nominated for?
Best Musical , , Best Book of a Musical for Tom Eyen, Best Choreography for Michael Bennett, Best Choreography for Michael Peters, Best Costume Design for Theoni V. Aldredge, Best Direction of a Musical for Michael Bennett, Best Lighting Design for Tharon Musser, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Henry KriegerBest Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tom Eyen and Best Scenic Design for Robin Wagner .
What Tony Awards has Dreamgirls won?
Best Book of a Musical for Tom Eyen Best Choreography for Michael Bennett Best Choreography for Michael Peters, Best Costume Design for Theoni V. Aldredge, Best Direction of a Musical for Michael Bennett, Best Lighting Design for Tharon Musser, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Henry Krieger, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Tom Eyen, Best Scenic Design for Robin Wagner , .
What awards has Dreamgirls been nominated for?
Dreamgirls has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Costume Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Theoni V. Aldredge, Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Michael Bennett, Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Tharon Musser, Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Tom Eyen, Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Robin Wagner, Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Tharon Musser, and Lighting Design at The Hewes Awards for Robin Wagner.
What awards has Dreamgirls won?
Dreamgirls has won several awards, including Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Theoni V. Aldredge, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Michael Bennett, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Tharon Musser, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Tom Eyen, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards), Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Robin Wagner, Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Tharon Musser, and Lighting Design (The Hewes Awards) for Robin Wagner.

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