Dreamgirls 1981 - Articles Page 17

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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Celebration Theatre Presents WOMEN BEHIND BARS, Previews 11/11, 11/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 16, 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.

Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

NATHAN THE WISE Receives American Premiere, Starring Strathairn, At People's Light 9/16-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2009


People's Light & Theatre Company kicks off their 35th Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of NATHAN THE WISE translated by Edward Kemp from the play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. NATHAN THE WISE runs from September 16 - October 11, 2009, on the Main Stage. Artistic Director Abigail Adams directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern.

Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

The Triad Will Present 'LILLIAS WHITE LIVE!' September 14th, 21st & 28th
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2009


The Triad is pleased to announce LILLIAS WHITE LIVE! in a series of Monday night performances, September 14th, 21st & 28th at 9:30pm - on Lee Summers' JUST A PIANO Concert Series, featuring Timothy Graphenreed on piano.

STAGE TUBE: DREAMGIRLS - New Look/Classic Show
by Eddie Varley - Sep 22, 2009


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

The Triad Will Present 'LILLIAS WHITE LIVE!' September 14th, 21st & 28th
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2009


The Triad is pleased to announce LILLIAS WHITE LIVE! in a series of Monday night performances, September 14th, 21st & 28th at 9:30pm - on Lee Summers' JUST A PIANO Concert Series, featuring Timothy Graphenreed on piano.

Photo Flash: LILLIAS WHITE LIVE! At The Triad
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 17, 2009


The Triad is pleased to announce Lillias White LIVE! in a series of Monday night performances that began September 14th, and continue on the 21st & 28th at 9:30pm - on Lee Summers' JUST A PIANO Concert Series, featuring Timothy Graphenreed on piano.

TV: Tony Winner Lillias White 'FLIPS' For BroadwayWorld!
by Eddie Varley - Sep 17, 2009


BroadwayWorld.com gave the divine Ms. White a FLIP camera so she could share all the behind the scenes action as she prepared for the concert series. Sit back and watch how a real Broadway legend shapes and creates a musical event!

NATHAN THE WISE Receives American Premiere, Starring Strathairn, At People's Light 9/16-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2009


People's Light & Theatre Company kicks off their 35th Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of NATHAN THE WISE translated by Edward Kemp from the play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. NATHAN THE WISE runs from September 16 - October 11, 2009, on the Main Stage. Artistic Director Abigail Adams directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern.

The Triad Will Present 'LILLIAS WHITE LIVE!' September 14th, 21st & 28th
by BWW News Desk - Sep 14, 2009


The Triad is pleased to announce LILLIAS WHITE LIVE! in a series of Monday night performances, September 14th, 21st & 28th at 9:30pm - on Lee Summers' JUST A PIANO Concert Series, featuring Timothy Graphenreed on piano.

Blickenstaff, Lewis, Murney & More Star In Signature's FIRST YOU DREAM Kander & Ebb Celebration 9/10-27
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009


The 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award winning-Signature Theatre presents the world premiere theater event First You Dream': The Music of Kander & Ebb, September 10 through 27, 2009. A tribute to Broadway's most celebrated songwriting partnership - from Cabaret to Chicago to Curtains - Signature pulls out the stops with Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble and a 19-piece orchestra, plus staging and set design by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and choreography by Karma Camp.

Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE Starts Full Rehearsals 7/28, Previews Begin 9/10
by BWW News Desk - Sep 10, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Blickenstaff, Lewis, Murney & More Star In Signature's FIRST YOU DREAM Kander & Ebb Celebration 9/10-27
by Charlie Piane - Aug 26, 2009


The 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award winning-Signature Theatre presents the world premiere theater event First You Dream': The Music of Kander & Ebb, September 10 through 27, 2009. A tribute to Broadway's most celebrated songwriting partnership - from Cabaret to Chicago to Curtains - Signature pulls out the stops with Broadway's Heidi Blickenstaff, James Clow, Norm Lewis, Julia Murney, Matthew Scott, and Eleasha Gamble and a 19-piece orchestra, plus staging and set design by Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer and choreography by Karma Camp.

Photo Flash: 'They're Your DREAMGIRLS', Angela, Mercado And Warren Lead 2009 National Tour
by Eddie Varley - Aug 23, 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 Announces Cities/Dates; Opens at NYC's Apollo 11/7
by Eddie Varley - Aug 20, 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.

The Triad Will Present 'LILLIAS WHITE LIVE!' September 14th, 21st & 28th
by Charlie Piane - Aug 17, 2009


The Triad is pleased to announce LILLIAS WHITE LIVE! in a series of Monday night performances, September 14th, 21st & 28th at 9:30pm - on Lee Summers' JUST A PIANO Concert Series, featuring Timothy Graphenreed on piano.

Reel to Real: Free Sunday Films at the Minneapolis Central Library Continue Through 1/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 13, 2009


Reel to Real, free screenings of four films at the Minneapolis Central Library of the musicals coming soon to Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre during the Trust's 2009/10 Broadway Season. Free refreshments will be provided. Attendees will have a chance to win tickets to an upcoming Broadway show.

NATHAN THE WISE Receives American Premiere, Starring Strathairn, At People's Light 9/16-10/11
by Charlie Piane - Aug 7, 2009


People's Light & Theatre Company kicks off their 35th Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of NATHAN THE WISE translated by Edward Kemp from the play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. NATHAN THE WISE runs from September 16 - October 11, 2009, on the Main Stage. Artistic Director Abigail Adams directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern.

Full Casting Announced For Roundabout's BYE BYE BIRDIE, Starring Stamos And Gershon, Previews 9/10, Opens 10/15
by Charlie Piane - Jul 31, 2009


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, after a 48 year absence, as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

RIALTO CHATTER: David Alan Grier Joins Mamet's Broadway 'RACE'
by Eddie Varley - Jul 28, 2009


RACE, the new play written and directed by DAVID MAMET, is proud to welcome DAVID ALAN GRIER to the cast alongside previously announced cast members JAMES SPADER, RICHARD THOMAS and KERRY WASHINGTON.

Roundabout's Stamos and Gershon Led BYE BYE BIRDIE Announces Full Casting
by Eddie Varley - Jul 13, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) presents the first new Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie as the inaugural production of the new Henry Miller's Theatre (124 West 43rd Street) beginning Thursday, September 10th, 2009 with an official opening on Thursday, October 15th, 2009. This will be a limited engagement through January 10th, 2010.

Casting Announced for DREAMGIRLS National Tour; Opens at Apollo November 7
by Robert Diamond - Jun 25, 2009


Producer John Breglio and the Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc. announced casting today for 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, 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.

National Tour Of DREAMGIRLS Holds Open Auditions 5/9 In NYC And Atlanta
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2009


John Breglio announced today that the 2009 national tour of Tony Award-winning, smash musical Dreamgirls will hold open auditions at Ripley Grier (520 8th Ave 10th floor) in New York and at Studio Dionne School of Dance and Music (524 Plasters Ave) in Atlanta on Saturday May 9, 2009 with audition sign-in from 9:00am till 11am in New York and 10am - 12pm sign in at the Atlanta studios.

Roundabout's 'BYE BYE BIRDIE' Will Call Newly Completed Henry Miller Theatre 'Home'
by Eddie Varley - May 3, 2009


After a 48 year absence, Bye Bye Birdie will return to Broadway this fall presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) in a production starring John Stamos (Albert Peterson), Gina Gershon (Rose Alvarez), Bill Irwin (Mr. Harry MacAfee) and Jayne Houdyshell (Mrs. Mae Peterson). Directed & choreographed by Robert Longbottom, Bye Bye Birdie has a book by Michael Stewart, lyrics by Lee Adams and music by Charles Strouse. Roundabout is proud to welcome back three artists who have previously worked at the theatrical institution: John Stamos, Gina Gershon and Bill Irwin.

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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