Dreamgirls Revival 1987 - Articles Page 10

Opened: June 28, 1987
Closing: November 29, 1987

Dreamgirls - 1987 - Broadway History , Info & More

Ambassador Theatre (Broadway)
219 W. 49th St. New York, NY 10019

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.

Dreamgirls - 1987 - Broadway Cast

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Dreamgirls - 1987 - Broadway Articles Page 10

Limited Engagement of THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Begins January 12 at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


Performances start Tuesday, January 12, for 'The Pee-wee Herman Show' at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE for a limited 4-week engagement, through February 7.

Showtime Orders 13 Episodes of Platt & Linney-Led 'The Big C'
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 8, 2010


The Hollywood Reporter confirms that stage and screen star Oliver Platt is set to co-star opposite Laura Linney in the Bill Condon-helmed dark comedy series 'The C Word' for Showtime.

SPACE PANORAMA Opens Today At At The Public Theater’s 2010 Under the Radar Festival
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2010


Acclaimed British director and performer Andrew Dawson will bring his show, SPACE PANORAMA, to the Public Theater's 2010 Under the Radar Festival. SPACE PANORAMA will run January 7-17 at the Public Theater.

DREAMGIRLS' Chester Gregory Talks 'James Thunder Early', The King of Pop & What Audiences Can Expect of the DREAMGIRLS Tour
by BWW News Desk - Jan 7, 2010


The new touring production of 'Dreamgirls' is currently taking Wisconsin's Marcus Center by storm. Directed and choreographed by Robert Longbottom with co-choreography by Shane Sparks, the production is re-introducing audiences to the backstage drama and on-stage glamour of three young singers who are catapulted into the spotlight, and find that fame and happiness don't necessarily go hand in hand.

DREAMGIRLS With Angela, Mercado, Warren, Hoffman Comes To The Marcus Center 1/5/2010-1/10/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2010


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 Hits Pittsburgh At Heinz Hall 12/29-1/3/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2010


Producer John Breglio and PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh are proud to present the smash hit musical DREAMGIRLS at Heinz Hall, Tuesday, December 29, 2009, through Sunday, January 3, 2010, for eight dynamic performances. PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh is a presentation of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.

City Hall Restaurant and MJS Live Present Lillias White's New Years Eve Celebration A BRAND NEW ME, 12/31
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 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.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Hits Pittsburgh At Heinz Hall 12/29-1/3/2010
by BWW News Desk - Dec 29, 2009


Producer John Breglio and PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh are proud to present the smash hit musical DREAMGIRLS at Heinz Hall, Tuesday, December 29, 2009, through Sunday, January 3, 2010, for eight dynamic performances. PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh is a presentation of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.

DREAMGIRLS National Tour Hits Pittsburgh At Heinz Hall 12/29-1/3/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 8, 2009


Producer John Breglio and PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh are proud to present the smash hit musical DREAMGIRLS at Heinz Hall, Tuesday, December 29, 2009, through Sunday, January 3, 2010, for eight dynamic performances. PNC Broadway Across America - Pittsburgh is a presentation of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Symphony and Broadway Across America.

Comedy Works South at the Landmark Announces Their Upcoming Show Calendar
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 3, 2009


Jay Mohr March 12 - 14 Friday 7:30pm & 9:30pm $30 Saturday 7:00pm & 9:30pm $30

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.

Comedy Works South at the Landmark Announces Upcoming Show Calendar
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 18, 2009


Jim Jefferies January 7 - 10 Thursday 7:30pm $18 Friday 7:30 & 9:30pm $26 Saturday 7:00 & 9:30pm $26 Sunday 7:00pm $18 Australian born Jim Jefferies is a headline performer throughout the world.

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.

Comedy Works South At The Landmark Announces Upcoming Show Calendar
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 12, 2009


SHOW CALENDAR - Landmark, Just Announced Rob Schneider January 22 - 23

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.

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.

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.

Oliver Platt Joins Laura Linney in Showtime's 'The C Word'
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 28, 2009


The Hollywood Reporter confirms that stage and screen star Oliver Platt is set to co-star opposite Laura Linney in the Bill Condon-helmed dark comedy series 'The C Word' for Showtime.

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.

'Dreamgirls' and 'Chicago' Writer/Director Bill Condon to Collaborate with Laura Linney
by Jessica Lewis - Sep 22, 2009


Bill Condon, writer and director of the blockbuster movie musicals 'Dreamgirls' and 'Chicago,' adapted from the hit Broadway shows, is confirmed to direct 'The C Word,' Showtime's new pilot starring Laura Linney.

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.

Dreamgirls FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What Tony Awards has Dreamgirls been nominated for?
Best Revival for Marvin A. Krauss and Best Revival for Irving Siders.
What awards has Dreamgirls been nominated for?
Dreamgirls has been nominated for the Outstanding Revival award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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