A sweeping and inspirational journey through 20th century American pop music, Dreamgirls chronicles one Motown group's rise from obscurity to superstardom. Through gospel, R&B, smooth pop, disco and more, Dreamgirls explores themes of ambition, hope and betrayal, all set in the glamorous and competitive world of the entertainment industry. This powerhouse musical will grace the Wells Stage around its 40th anniversary of its six Tony Award wins.
- Henry Krieger
- Tom Eyen
Authors
Tony Awards and Nominations for Dreamgirls
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Best Musical | |
| 1988 | Best Revival |
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