Dreamgirls at Edinburgh Playhouse

Dates: (4/5/2022 - 4/16/2022 )

Theatre:

Edinburgh Playhouse

18-22 Greenside Place, Old Town
Edinburgh,Scotland

SUBMIT UPDATES

Dreamgirls opened on Broadway on December 20, 1981 at the Imperial Theatre, where it played for 1521 performances. 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.

Dreamgirls, a powerhouse musical that echoes the rise of Motown legends, takes audiences on a dazzling journey back to the 1960s. The story centers on The Dreams, a phenomenal female singing trio from Chicago - the soulful Effie White, the beautiful Deena Jones, and the optimistic Lorrell Robinson. Their chance encounter with a famous R&B singer, Jimmy "Thunder" Early, lands them a backup gig, igniting their dreams of stardom. However, their ambitious manager, Curtis Taylor Jr., has a different vision. He molds The Dreams into a polished pop act with a lighter sound, pushing Deena to the forefront while sidelining Effie's powerful voice in favor of a more "marketable" image.

As The Dreams climb the charts, their friendship crumbles under the pressure of fame and shifting priorities. Effie feels betrayed when she's replaced, Deena struggles with loyalty to her friend and the pressures of success, and Lorrell navigates the complexities of love and ambition within the cutthroat world of show business. Dreamgirls, featuring iconic songs like "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" and "Dreamgirls," is a powerful exploration of friendship, betrayal, and the price of fame in the ever-evolving music industry.

Authors

Henry Krieger
Tom Eyen

News About Dreamgirls at Edinburgh Playhouse

Desmonda Cathabel Will Play Princess Jasmine in the UK and Ireland Tour of ALADDIN

December 04, 2023

Fresh from appearing in ITV’s talent search Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream, contestant Desmonda Cathabel (whose other credits include Miss Saigon, From Here to Eternity) is confirmed to play the iconic role of Princess Jasmine in the first ever UK and Ireland tour of Disney’s Aladdin.

Natalie O'Donoghue's Most Anticipated Theatre of 2020

January 10, 2020

BWW reviewer Natalie O'Donoghue selects her top picks in theatre around Glasgow and beyond for 2020.

More Local Shows

Add a Scotland Show Listing

Videos

View all Videos

SCOTLAND SHOWS


		Short Attention Span Theatre - May 2024 The Gaiety Theatre (5/16 - 5/18)
		Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time Queens Hall (10/3 - 10/3)
		Baby Wants Candy Assembly George Square Studios - One (7/31 - 8/25)
		Vittorio Angelone: Work In Progress Monkey Barrel Comedy (6/7 - 6/7)
		Lou Conran: Tangent Monkey Barrel Comedy (5/16 - 5/16)
		Amy Mason: Free Mason The Pleasance (7/31 - 8/26)
		Chris Grace: Sardines (A Comedy About Death) Assembly George Square Studios - One (7/31 - 8/26)
VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW


News on your favorite shows, specials & more!