DREAMGIRLS
Inspired by Motown and R&B legends of the 1960s-70s, Dreamgirls follows the rising stardom of the Dreamettes, an all-girl singing trio from Chicago. The three best friendsthe phenomenally talented, but demanding Effie White, the beautiful and appealing Deena Jones, and the eager, romantic Lorrell Robinsonteam up with driven, demanding manager Curtis Taylor, who is determined to see theirand hisstar rise. As their careers begin to take off, changes are made to ensure their mass appeal to the pop market. Egos are bruised, tempers flare, and hearts are broken in pursuit of stardom. Inspired by the stories of groups such as The Supremes and The Shirelles and featuring many iconic classic songs, Dreamgirls is a love letter to American R&B music and the artists that make such music great.
| Year | Category | |
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| 1982 | Best Musical | |
| 1988 | Best Revival |
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Dear Evan Hanson
Paramount Theatre (2/4 - 3/22) | |
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Bernadette, The Musical
Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2/12 - 3/15) | |
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The Dance of Death
Steppenwolf (1/29 - 3/22) | |
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The Ultimate Cher Show Starring Annika
Raue Center For The Arts (2/7 - 2/7) | |
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Red Light Winter
Ego Death Theatre Collective (2/20 - 3/8) | |
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Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile: The Musical
Studebaker Theater (1/29 - 2/21)
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Patchwork 5
The Edge (2/20 - 3/1) | |
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Music of the Baroque: Baroque Blockbusters!
North Shore Center for Performing Arts (3/1 - 3/1) | |
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SMG Jimmy's Country Rap Showdown LIVE!
BaseCamp Pub (1/30 - 1/31) | |
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