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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 more...

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Cheryl Alexander Headshot
Cheryl Alexander
Charlene
Ensemble
Les Style
Lorrell Robinson (u/s)
One of "Les Style"
Phylicia Ayers-Allen Headshot
Phylicia Ayers-Allen
Deena Jones (u/s)
Ensemble
Obba Babatundé Headshot
Obba Babatundé
C.C. White

Obba Babatundé, renowned for his Tony-nominated role as "C.C. White" in the original Broadway production of Dreamgirls, has continued to shine in both film and television, showcasing his versatility and dedication to the craft. more...
Vanessa Bell Headshot
Vanessa Bell
Ensemble
One of "The Stepp Sisters"
The Stepp Sisters
Charles Bernard Headshot
Charles Bernard
Ensemble
One of "Little Albert and the Tru-Tones"
One of "The Five Tuxedoes"
One of "The James Early Band"
Paul Binotto Headshot
Paul Binotto
Dave
Dave & The Sweethearts
Ensemble
Film Executive
Brenda Braxton Headshot
Brenda Braxton
Performer
(Applause Books)
Deborah Burrell Headshot
Deborah Burrell
Michelle Morris
One of "The Stepp Sisters"
The Stepp Sisters
Vondie Curtis-Hall Headshot
Vondie Curtis-Hall
Curtis Taylor, Jr. (u/s)
Marty
Candy Darling Headshot
Candy Darling
Dave & The Sweethearts
Ensemble
One of "The Sweethearts"
Cleavant Derricks Headshot
Cleavant Derricks
James Thunder Early
Loretta Devine Headshot
Loretta Devine
Lorrell Robinson
Ronald Dunham Headshot
Ronald Dunham
Ensemble
Stephanie Eley Headshot
Stephanie Eley
Dave & The Sweethearts
Ensemble
One of "The Sweethearts"
Sheila Ellis Headshot
Sheila Ellis
Edna Burke
Effie Melody White (u/s)
Ensemble
Tony Franklin Headshot
Tony Franklin
C.C. White (u/s)
Wayne
Ben Harney Headshot
Ben Harney
Curtis Taylor, Jr.
Jennifer Holliday Headshot
Jennifer Holliday
Effie Melody White
Tenita Jordan Headshot
Tenita Jordan
Ensemble
Les Style
One of "Les Style"
One of "The Stepp Sisters"
The Stepp Sisters
Linda Lloyd Headshot
Linda Lloyd
Ensemble
Joanne
Les Style
Michelle Morris (u/s)
One of "Les Style"
Joe Lynn Headshot
Joe Lynn
Ensemble
Jerry
Tiny Joe Dixon
Joe Lynn (i) Headshot
Joe Lynn (i)
Ensemble
Tiny Joe Dixon/Jerry
Frank Mastrocola Headshot
Frank Mastrocola
Ensemble

Frank Mastrocola, known for his dynamic performances as the Rum Tum Tugger in the original Broadway production of Cats and his role in Starlight Express, has since transitioned to sharing his expertise as a performing arts teacher in New Jersey. more...
Milton Craig Nealy Headshot
Milton Craig Nealy
Jerry (u/s)
Marty (u/s)
Performer
(Applause Books)
Jamie Patterson Headshot
Jamie Patterson
Ensemble
One of "Little Albert and the Tru-Tones"
One of "The Five Tuxedoes"
One of "The James Early Band"
Wellington Perkins Headshot
Wellington Perkins
Ensemble
Little Albert & The Tru-Tones
One of "Little Albert and the Tru-Tones"
One of "The James Early Band"
The James Early Band
Scott Plank Headshot
Scott Plank
Ensemble
Film Executive
Frank (u/s)
One of "The James Early Band"
The James Early Band
Brenda Pressley Headshot
Brenda Pressley
Ensemble
Les Style
One of "Les Style"
One of "The Stepp Sisters"
The Stepp Sisters
Sheryl Lee Ralph Headshot
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Deena Jones
Charles Randolph-Wright Headshot
Charles Randolph-Wright
Ensemble
Little Albert & The Tru-Tones
One of "Little Albert and the Tru-Tones"
One of "The Five Tuxedoes"
One of "The James Early Band"
The Five Tuxedos
The James Early Band
Larry Stewart Headshot
Larry Stewart
Ensemble
James Thunder Early (u/s)
Mr. Morgan
One of "The Five Tuxedoes"
The M.C.
Larry Stewart (ii) Headshot
Larry Stewart (ii)
Ensemble
M.C./Mr. Morgan
The Five Tuxedos
David Thomé Headshot
David Thomé
Ensemble
Frank
Weyman Thompson Headshot
Weyman Thompson
Ensemble
Film Executive
Little Albert & The Tru-Tones
One of "Little Albert and the Tru-Tones"
One of "The Five Tuxedoes"
One of "The James Early Band"
The Five Tuxedos
The James Early Band
Wayne (u/s)
(Applause Books)

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Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Dreamgirls — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1982 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Jennifer Holliday
1982 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Musical Sheryl Lee Ralph
1982 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Cleavant Derricks
1982 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Obba Babatunde
1982 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Ben Harney
1982 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Jennifer Holliday
1982 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Sheryl Lee Ralph

Production Team

Theoni V. Aldredge Costume Designer
Ted Azar Hair Designer
Michael Bennett Director
Choreographer
Otts Munderloh Sound Designer
Tharon Musser Lighting Designer
Michael Peters Choreographer
(Co-Choreographer)
Yolanda Segovia Musical Director
Robin Wagner Scenic Designer
Harold Wheeler Orchestrator
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