DREAMGIRLS Dazzles in São Paulo with Soul, Spectacle and Heart
by Claudio Erlichman - Sep 27, 2025
The Broadway classic Dreamgirls makes its Brazilian debut in a dazzling production. Directed by Gustavo Barchilon, the show captures the rise and struggles of a 1960s girl group inspired by Motown legends. Letícia Soares shines as Effie White, while Laura Castro (Deena) and Samantha Schmütz (Lorell) complete a dynamic trio. With striking sets, costumes, and a vibrant score, Dreamgirls is both a tribute to soul music’s golden era and a moving story of ambition, resilience, and identity and thrills with its energy, soul, and spectacle.
Video: Meet the Dreams of DREAMGIRLS at Walnut Street Theatre
by Michael Major - Mar 26, 2025
Watch a video of the Dreams from Dreamgirls at Walnut Street Theatre. Leading the cast as The Dreams are Aveena Sawyer as Effie White, Gabrielle Beckford as Deena Jones, and Khalifa White Lorrell Robinson. Chali Cooke joins as Michelle.
Cast & Creative Team Set For Walnut Street Theatre's DREAMGIRLS
by Joshua Wright - Feb 27, 2025
Walnut Street Theatre will bring the acclaimed award-winning musical DREAMGIRLS to life as they close their 216th season of dreams. This dazzling production begins previews on March 25, opens April 2, and runs through May 4.
Review: BACKSTAGE BABBLE Brought Flops Back to Life at 54 Below
by Andrew Poretz - Feb 25, 2025
Charles Kirsch’s latest Backstage Babble was a fun resurrection of songs from mostly flop shows that quickly failed on Broadway or out of town. The theme was inspired by Joe Allen's “flop wall” of posters from shows that closed in the first week.