Divas and dreams come to the Marriott Theatre stage with the smash hit musical about the up-and-coming 1960s singing girl group, DREAMGIRLS. With music by Academy Award nominee Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tony and Grammy-winning Tom Eyen, DREAMGIRLS features the unforgettable hits "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going” and "One Night Only". Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, DREAMGIRLS tells of the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. A young, female singing trio from Chicago gets their big break at an amateur competition and begin singing backup vocals for James "Thunder" Early. Things begin to spin out of control when their agent, Curtis Taylor, Jr., makes Deena, and not Effie, the star of what will become known as "The Dreams." Effie must then find the strength within to rise again, just as Deena will later need to master all her fortitude to leave the controlling Curtis and pursue her dreams of acting. The heartbreaks of showbiz, love, and music all collide in this acclaimed musical that will sing and dance its way into your heart. DREAMGIRLS opened on Broadway in 1981 and was nominated for thirteen Tony Awards, winning six.
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Dreamgirls
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Best Musical | |
| 1988 | Best Revival |
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