Dreamgirls 1981 - Articles Page 20

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 20

Prince Music Theatre's Dreamgirls Extends for Extra Week in Jan.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 23, 2005


The Prince Music Theatre's production of Dreamgirls will play an extra week from January 4th through 15th

Full Casting Announced for TARZAN, The Broadway Musical
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2005


The production will star Josh Strickland as Tarzan, Jenn Gambatese as Jane, Merle Dandridge as Kala, Shuler Hensley as Kerchak, Chester Gregory II as Terk, Timothy Jerome as Professor Porter and Donnie Keshawarz as Clayton. Daniel Manche and Alex Rutherford will alternate in the role of Young Tarzan.

DreamWorks Promotes Dreamgirls by Waiving Amateur Production Fees
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2005


DreamWorks Pictures is encouraging productions of Dreamgirls by waiving fees for amateur stagings of the show

American Idol's Jennifer Hudson Cast as Effie in Dreamgirls Film
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2005


American Idol finalist Jennifer Hudson will play Effie in the upcoming film version of Dreamgirls

Danny Glover Joins the Cast of Dreamgirls Film
by BWW News Desk - Oct 27, 2005


Danny Glover has been cast as Marty Madison in the upcoming film version of Dreamgirls

Anika Noni Rose Cast as Lorrell in Film Version of Dreamgirls
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2005


Anika Noni Rose has been cast as Lorrell Robinson in the upcoming film version of the musical Dreamgirls

Dreamgirls Film Begins Shooting in Jan. '06 for Dec. Release
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2005


The film version of Dreamgirls, starring Beyoncé Knowles, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy, will commence shooting in January of 2006 for a December release that year

Tarzan Announced to Open May 10 at Richard Rodgers
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2005


Disney has announced that Tarzan will being previews on March 24, to open on May 10, 2006.

Dreamgirls Film to Start Shooting in January '06
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2005


The film version of Dreamgirls, which will star Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Usher and Jamie Foxx, will go into production in January of next year

Eddie Murphy Cast as James Early in Dreamgirls Film
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2005


Eddie Murphy has been cast as soul music star James 'Thunder' Early in the upcoming Dreamgirls film

Jamie Foxx and Usher Join Dreamgirls Film
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2005


Variety reports today that Jamie Foxx and Usher are set to join Beyonce in 'Dreamgirls' to be directed by Bill Condon.

Beyonce Knowles in Talks to Star in Dreamgirls Film
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2005


R&B diva Beyonce Knowles is in negotiations to co-star in the upcoming film version of the music world saga Dreamgirls

A Chorus Line Revival To Play San Francisco's Curran Theatre in 2006
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2005


The 2006 revival of A Chorus Line will play at San Franciso's Curran Theatre in its original Bennett staging.

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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