Dreamgirls 1995 - Articles Page 1.8

Opened: October 25, 1995
Closing: December 10, 1995

Dreamgirls - 1995 - Milburn, NJ (Regional) History , Info & More

Paper Mill Playhouse
22 Brookside Drive Milburn, NJ 07041

Based upon the show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and others, the musical follows the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago, Illinois called "The Dreams", who become music superstars. It was nominated for thirteen Tony Awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical, and won six. It was later adapted into a motion picture from DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures in 2006.

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New York City Opera to Present Weill & Brecht's THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS & MAHOGONNY SONGSPIEL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2022


New York City Opera will present Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht's thrilling double bill, The Seven Deadly Sins & Mahagonny Songspiel, for the first time ever told as one story, a tragic fable for today.

Segerstrom Center For The Arts to Present JOHN LLOYD YOUNG'S BROADWAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2021


Segerstrom Center for the Arts will present John Lloyd Young's Broadway on December 15-16-17 at the Samueli Theatre. In his signature passionate and thrilling style, the Tony and Grammy Award winner interprets the spine-tingling, soul-bearing showstoppers that shaped his earliest Broadway aspirations.

VIDEO: Watch Brenda Braxton & Friends on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2021


Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with Guest Host Brenda Braxton and friends!

MOMMA THE SUPER ACTION HERO By Kenthedo Robinson to be Presented at The JOCUNDA FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2021


The JOCUNDA FESTIVAL will present MY MOMMA THE SUPER ACTION HERO by Kenthedo Robinson and directed by Van Dirk Fisher, on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at 8PM ET and 5PM PT on Zoom. A mother goes as far as putting her son's life in danger to inspire him. Can she save him? Can she be his Super Action Hero?

VIDEO: Watch Brenda Braxton & Friends on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 13, 2021


Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm ET) with Guest Host Brenda Braxton with Dustin Cross, Donna Moore, Mary Mossberg and Babs Winn!

Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021


The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!

Celebrating Women's History Month: Women in Theatre Through the Decades: 1980s-1990s
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2021


With Women in Theatre Through the Decades, we will be highlighting the vital role that women have played in theatre history, showcasing those who paved the way and who continue to make history today. This week, we are highlighting the accomplishments of women in theatre throughout the 1980s and the 1990s!

VIDEO: Watch Brenda Braxton & Robyn Hurder on Stars in the House
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 9, 2020


Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Act 2... Now what?  Guest Host Brenda Braxton invites you to Cocktails, Cookin' and Chit Chat with Moulin Rouge Tony Award Nominee Robyn Hurder!

VIDEO: Watch Brenda Braxton & Friends on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 26, 2020


Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Act 2... Now What?  Black Broadway Men with guest Host Brenda Braxton.

VIDEO: Watch Brenda Braxton & Friends on Stars in the House
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 19, 2020


Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Guest Host Brenda Braxton and friends!Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Act 2... Now What?  Career Transitions!  Guest host Brenda Braxton welcomes Danny Lo Buono and Natasha Rennalls Neary.

VIDEO: Watch Brenda Braxton, Tamara Tunie & More on Stars in the House
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 12, 2020


Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Love & Southern Discomfort!  Guest host Brenda Braxton welcomes Bobby Daye, Tamara Tunie, Monica L Patton and Ramona Keller.

VIDEO: Watch Brenda Braxton & Friends on Stars in the House
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 5, 2020


Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Guest Host Brenda Braxton and friends!

VIDEO: Watch Brenda Braxton & Friends on Stars in the House
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2020


Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Guest Host Brenda Braxton and friends!

Nominations Deadline EXTENDED For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 2 Singing Competition
by BWW Staff - Sep 28, 2020


Deadline extended! BroadwayWorld announced that by popular demand, the deadline to BROADWAY'S NEXT ON STAGE SEASON 2 has been extended to September 28 at midnight. Join our online musical theatre singing competition for student performers sponsored by Broadway Records today!

VIDEO: Watch Brenda Braxton & Friends on Stars in the House
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 21, 2020


Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with Guest Host Brenda Braxton and friends!

Nominations Now Open For BroadwayWorld's NEXT ON STAGE Season 2 Singing Competition
by BWW Staff - Sep 16, 2020


Entries now open! BroadwayWorld announced today the launch of BROADWAY'S NEXT ON STAGE - a new, online musical theatre singing competition for student performers sponsored by Broadway Records! Inspired by your favorite network TV singing contests, the site is inviting high school and college aged students to submit videos of themselves performing a song from the musical theatre canon to enter the competition.

VIDEO: Watch Brenda Braxton's Birthday Bash on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 7, 2020


Stars in the House continues today (8pm) with Brenda Braxton's Birthday Bash!  Guest Host Brenda Braxton is joined by Donna Marie Asbury and Amra-Faye Wright and surprise special guests.

VIDEO: Watch Brenda Braxton & Friends on STARS IN THE HOUSE
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 27, 2020


Stars in the House continues today (8pm) with guest host Brenda Braxton and friends!

Broadway Books: 10 Books on Producing to Read While Staying Inside!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 26, 2020


Some of the books on this list provide insight on directing for musicals and plays, from a business standpoint. Others include written pieces and essays from other producers, to help inspire you to get your foot in the door. Whether you are brand new, or just want to learn more about the business, there is something on this list for you!

BWW Review: Tony Award Winner Lillias White Makes Divalicious Return to OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Jan 26, 2020


During the opening night performance of her fun return engagement at Segerstrom Center for the Arts' Cabaret Series at the Samueli Theatre, Tony Award winner Lillias White felt strongly about putting on a a?oehappy show,a?? as a way to combat all the sadness and fear that have overtaken our world. Joined on stage by her talenteda?"and gleefully playfula?"artistic director/accompanist Abdul Amid, Ms. White definitely accomplished her goal of making us smilea?? while also gifting us with a heaping portion of exactly why she has remained one of musical theater's most treasured voices. Ms. White's show continued for two additional shows on January 24-25, 2020.

Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers Those We've Lost in 2019
by Walter McBride - Jan 2, 2020


2019 has come and gone, and we are reflecting on those we have lost in the Broadway and theatre communities throughout the year.

BWW Review: JPAC's COMPANY is Robust with Life and Meaning
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Dec 28, 2019


Stephen Sondheim's cerebral, minimalist COMPANY might not be an obvious choice for a community theater here in Indonesia where musicals are still often seen as jazz-hands and kicklines, but director Fonnyta Amran and JPAC (Jakarta Performing Arts Community) made it work. The production of COMPANY was as game-changing as its original Broadway counterpart back in the day.

City Winery Releases January 2020 Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2019


City Winery Chicago has released its schedule (1200 W. Randolph St) for the month. All City Winery Chicago events are open to all ages and start at 8:00 p.m., unless noted.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-733-WINE (9463) or by visiting www.citywinery.com/chicago.

City Winery Chicago Releases December Show Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2019


The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) throughout the month. All City Winery Chicago events are open to all ages and start at 8:00 p.m., unless noted.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 312-733-WINE (9463) or by visiting www.citywinery.com/chicago.

BWW Previews: JAKARTA PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY to Bring Sondheim's COMPANY to Jakarta This Year
by Rakaputra Paputungan - Aug 31, 2019


Community theater Jakarta Performing Arts Community (JPAC) will bring Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's musical comedy COMPANY to Indonesia later this year. The MTI-licensed show will run on November 29th through December 1st at Teater Salihara, Jakarta.

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