Dreamgirls 1981 - Articles Page 19

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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Dreamgirls - 1981 - Broadway Articles Page 19

Dreamgirls Wins Best Sound Mixing Oscar
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2007


Dreamgirls' Michael Minkler, Bob Beemer and Willie Burton won the Best Sound Mixing Honor for Dreamgirls.

Holliday to Star in Theater of the Stars' Dreamgirls
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2007


Jennifer Holliday will reprise her Tony Award-winning performance as Effie Melody White in Theater of the Star's upcoming production of Dreamgirls.

Dreamgirls Stars Perform on Feb. 25 Oscars Telecast
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2007


According to Fox News, Dreamgirls stars Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce Knowles and Anika Noni Rose will perform 'Listen,' 'Love You I Do' and 'Patience' on the Academy Awards telecast on February 25th.

Hudson to Perform at the Oscars and Record Solo Album
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2007


Golden Globe- and SAG Award-winner Jennifer Hudson will cap an upcoming performance at the Academy Awards with a trip to the recording studio for her debut solo album.

Palm Springs Film Festival Honors Jennifer Hudson
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2007


On Saturday, January 13th, the Palm Springs International Film Festival honored Dreamgirls star Jennifer Hudson with its Breakthrough Performance award

Dreamgirls Film is Fourth on Weekend Box Office Chart
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2007


After expanding into wide release, the Dreamgirls film holds a relatively firm footing in the weekend box office charts

Dreamgirls Wins 4 BFCA Awards; Mirren Also Honored
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2007


Two Dreamgirls stars were awarded Broadcast Film Critics Association Award

Dreamgirls Opens in Wide Release on January 12
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2007


Dreamgirls will dance onto more movie theater screens nationwide on January 12th

Dreamgirls' Condon Nominated by Directors Guild of America
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2007


Bill Condon has been nominated for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film by the Directors Guild of America

Dreamgirls Receives Eight NAACP Image Award Nominations
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2007


Dreamgirls, the acclaimed film adaptation of the Broadway musical, has received eight NAACP Image Awards

Knowles Officially Ineligibile for Oscar Song Credit
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2007


The Oscars and the press representative of Dreamgirls film star Beyonce Knowles have confirmed that the star will not be credited as a songwriter if 'Listen' is nominated for a Best Song Academy Award,

Beyonce Disqualified for Oscar Songwriting Category?
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2007


The Envelope's Gold Derby reports that Beyonce was not qualified as a songwriter on the song 'Listen' from the Dreamgirls film by the songwriting branch of the Oscars.

Dreamgirls Finishes Third in Weekend Box Ofiice
by BWW News Desk - Jan 2, 2007


Dreamgirls finish third with $18.7 million in this weekend's box office.

Dreamgirls is Box Office Success on Christmas Day
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2006


Dreamgirls sang its way to the top of the box office yesterday

Jennifer Hudson to Release Debut Album Next Year
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2006


Jennifer Hudson, who is earning much positive buzz for her star turn as Effie in the upcoming Dreamgirls film, has signed with Arista Records

Cannes to Offer Sneak Peek of Dreamgirls Film, May 19
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2006


Audiences at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France will have a sneak peek of 20 minutes from the upcoming Dreamgirls film on May 19th

A CHORUS LINE Announces Complete 2006 Cast
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2006


A Chorus Line, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical, proudly announces the 2006 cast.

John Lithgow Cast as New Character in Dreamgirls Film
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2006


John Lithgow has been cast as a new character--a ruthless producer--in the upcoming film version of Dreamgirls

New Casting Set for Philly Dreamgirls; A Commerical Future for the Show?
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2006


The smash Prince Music Theatre production of Dreamgirls in Philadelphia, which will welcome new cast members on February 7th, may have a commerical future in the wings

d'Amboise and Berresse to Star in a Chorus Line Revival, To Play San Francisco This Summer, Broadway This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2006


The New York Times reports that Charlotte d'Amboise, and Michael Berresse will star as Cassie, and Zach respectively in the upcoming revival of A Chorus Line.

Creative Team Assembled for Starry Dreamgirls Film
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2006


The Dreamgirls film now has a fuller creative team, with a production designer, costume designer and others on board

Dreamgirls Film Set for Nationwide Release on Dec. 22
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2006


The Dreamgirls film is set to be unveiled in theatres nationwide on December 22nd

Fisher and Eisenhauer to Light Up Dreamgirls Film
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2006


Tony Award-winning lighting designers Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer have joined the creative team of the Dreamgirls film

Prince Music Theatre's Dreamgirls Extends Through Feb. 26
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2006


The Prince Music Theatre's hit production of Dreamgirls will now close on February 26th

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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