Photo Coverage: Jennifer Hudson at Hammerstein Ballroom
By: Mark Rupp Dec. 31, 2006
On December 30th at 10 PM, Jennifer Hudson - who has earned awards and Oscar buzz for her turn in the Dreamgirls film - performed in a solo concert at Hammerstein Ballroom (311 W. 34th St.).
Hudson plays Effie in Bill Condon's screen adaptation of Dreamgirls, which is currently playing in theaters nationwide. Produced by Dreamworks, directed and adapted by Condon (from Tom Eyen's book), and featuring music by Henry Krieger and lyrics by Eyen, Dreamgirls also stars Beyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx and Anika Noni Rose.The "One Night Only: Dreamgirls" concert featured the star performing songs from Dreamgirls, as well as reprising a number of songs from her "American Idol" days. A dance party (with a number of exclusive Dreamgirls remixes) followed the concert. There was also a "DANCESURROUND" light and video show, performances by nightclub stars, and a "Supreme Runway Competition." It was presented by Saint at Large.A finalist on the third season of "American Idol," Hudson has also been seen in the Actors' Fund benefit concert of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. She has won a bevy of critical awards for her Dreamgirls performance, and is currently nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
Jennifer Hudson
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