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Danai Gurira's FAMILIAR Extends at Playwrights Horizons
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2016


Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Playwrights Horizons has announced an extension of their New York premiere production of FAMILIAR, a new play by Obie Award-winner Danai Gurira (Eclipsed now on Broadway, In the Continuum, The Convert, Michonne on AMC's 'The Walking Dead'). Directed by Rebecca Taichman (Stage Kiss, Milk Like Sugar at PH; The Oldest Boy; Marie Antoinette; Luck of the Irish; Orlando), the play is the fourth production of the theater company's 2015/2016 Season.

Matthew J. Taylor, Kaitlin Lawrence and Caitlin Ehlinger Lead 42ND STREET, Beginning Tonight in Chicago
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2016


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET will celebrate a two-week engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) with a sparkling new production, tonight, March 8, through March 20, 2016.

West End Roundup - Februar Edition: mit Olivier Award Nominations, DREAMGIRLS, SHOW BOAT und mehr
by Iris Moebius - Mar 8, 2016


Es ist wieder Zeit fur ein Roundup die letzten Neuigkeiten aus dem Londoner West End. Im Mittelpunkt stehen dabei dieses Mal die Olivier Awards, deren Nominierungen bekannt gegeben wurden, sowie Ankundigungen fur eine Großzahl neuer Shows, die demnachst auf den Londoner Buhnen zu sehen sein werden, von Revivals von Klassikern wie Show Boat, West End Premieren von Hits wie Dreamgirls, bis hin zu Transfers von aktuellen Broadway Erfolgsshows wie Finding Neverland. Lest selbst:

The Friday 5: CFTA's DREAMGIRLS' Leading Ladies
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 12, 2016


Doubtless, there's a lot of hustling, bustling and what-not going on at Murfreesboro's Center For The Arts today as the company prepares for tonight's premiere of the musical extravaganza Dreamgirls. Directed by 2013 First Night Most Promising Actor Matthew Hayes Hunter (who may or may not answer to the name of "Matt" these days), the grand-scale production features four of the loveliest, most talented and mesmerizing leading ladies to be found on any stage, anywhere: Ra'Shaun Simon (playing Deena Jones), Brianna Booker (Lorell Robinson), Brittany Easley (Michelle Morris) and Robbyn "Vyrgo" Daniel, who plays the clarion-voiced Effie Melody White, the part made famous on Broadway by Jennifer Holliday.

CFTA's DREAMGIRLS Opening Night Set for Today Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2016


Dreamgirls – the Tony Award- and Oscar-winning musical by Academy Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Tom Eyen – opens at Murfreesboro's Center for the Arts this Today night, running February 12 through Sunday, February 28.

CFTA's DREAMGIRLS Opening Night Set for Friday 2/12
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 10, 2016


Dreamgirls – the Tony Award- and Oscar-winning musical by Academy Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony and Grammy Award-winner Tom Eyen – opens at Murfreesboro's Center for the Arts this Friday night, running February 12 through Sunday, February 28.

Tony Winner Laura Benanti to Join Jennifer Holliday for 42West Concert Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 14, 2016


Jacob Langfelder in partnership with Arts-For-All, Jill Bernard and Rashad Chambers will present a one night only concert featuring TONY and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Holliday along with the TONY Winning star of the upcoming Roundabout Theatre production of She Loves Me, Laura Benanti and The Color Purple¹s Rema Webb. 

THE COLOR PURPLE's Rema Webb to Join Jennifer Holliday for Concert at 42West
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 11, 2016


acob Langfelder in partnership with Arts-For-All, Jill Bernard and Rashad Chambers will present a one night only concert featuring TONY and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Holliday along with The Color Purple¹s Rema Webb.  Julie

Old School Square Announces Jan-March 2016 Events, Shows, Exhibits and Classes
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2016


Old School Square has just announced its events, performances, exhibits and classes for January through March, 2016. Scroll down for details!

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 12/19-12/20/2015
by - Dec 20, 2015


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, December 20, 2015 - Sunday, December 20, 2015.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 12/20/15- DREAMGIRLS
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 20, 2015


Today in 1981, Dreamgirls opened at the Imperial Theatre, where it ran for 1521 performances. 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.

Red House Arts Center Presents DREAMGIRLS, Now thru 12/19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2015


The Red House Arts Center in Syracuse, NY is proud to present the critically-acclaimed musical 'Dreamgirls,' directed by Stephen Svoboda, tonight, December 3 to December 19.

Jennifer Holliday Will Take Part in BROADWAY NAMES WITH JULIE JAMES- LIVE on 1/18
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 1, 2015


Jacob Langfelder in partnership with Arts For All will present a one night only concert featuring TONY and Grammy Award winner Jennifer Holliday on January 18th, 2016 at 42West (514 W. 42nd Street).  The evening will be the first-ever 'Broadway Names withJulie James - LIVE', where the host of SiriusXM On Broadway's popular radio show will perform and serve as MC.  Holliday and additional theater stars will be welcomed to the stage for incredible live performances.  The lineup of special guests will be announced soon. Tickets, which will benefit Arts-For-All, begin at $50 and can be purchased at www.broadwaynames.eventbrite.com.

Red House Arts Center to Present DREAMGIRLS, 12/3-19
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 25, 2015


The Red House Arts Center in Syracuse, NY is proud to present the critically-acclaimed musical "Dreamgirls," directed by Stephen Svoboda, December 3 to December 19. 

Architect Frank Gehry Designs Set for AY, CARMELA! West Coast Premiere, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2015


The Stella Adler Theatre is thrilled to present the West Coast Premiere of AY, CARMELA!, written by Jose Sanchis Sinisterra, adapted by Nilo Cruz and Catalina Botello, with Scenic Design by noted Architect Frank Gehry (his Los Angeles Intimate Theatre debut!) and directed by Alberto Arvelo. 

VIDEO: TV One's UNSUNG Features Original DREAMGIRL Jennifer Holliday; Watch Full Episode
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 12, 2015


UNSUNG featured the story of the original 'Dreamgirl,' who rose to instant fame at the age of 21 after her unforgettable performance of 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' in the 1981 Broadway production of DREAMGIRLS.

Architect Frank Gehry to Design Set for AY, CARMELA! West Coast Premiere This November
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2015


The Stella Adler Theatre is thrilled to present the West Coast Premiere of AY, CARMELA!, written by Jose Sanchis Sinisterra, adapted by Nilo Cruz and Catalina Botello, with Scenic Design by noted Architect Frank Gehry (his Los Angeles Intimate Theatre debut!) and directed by Alberto Arvelo. 

TV One's Award Winning Series UNSUNG Returns Tonight
by TV News Desk - Oct 7, 2015


TV One's award-winning series UNSUNG returns tonight, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. ET featuring a new line-up of incredible talents whose full stories and journeys have yet to be told.

Broadway Clash of the Early '80s - DREAMGIRLS vs NINE
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2015


In the early 1980s, despite their previously long-running friendship, Broadway director, producer and choreographer Michael Bennett and fellow jack-of-all-trades on the Great White Way Tommy Tune, entered into what many consider the greatest face-off in Tony Awards history. Michael Riedel, writing for Vanity Fair, examines this rivalry between DREAMGIRLS and NINE in an adapted excerpt from his book RAZZLE DAZZLE for the magazine's October 2015 issue.

Matthew J. Taylor, Kaitlin Lawrence and Caitlin Ehlinger to Lead 42nd STREET in Chicago This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2015


Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd STREET will celebrate a two-week engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph) with a sparkling new production, March 8 - March 20, 2016. 42nd STREET will be directed by co-author Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner, the team who staged the 2001 Tony Award winning Best Revival.

Top Stories You Missed on BWW This Weekend - 6/27-6/28/2015
by - Jun 28, 2015


Hottest Articles on BroadwayWorld.com from this weekend Sunday, June 28, 2015 - Sunday, June 28, 2015.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/28/15- DREAMGIRLS
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 28, 2015


Today in 1987, the FIRST Broadway revival of Dreamgirls opened at the Ambassador Theatre, where it ran for 177 performances. Dreamgirls features music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen. 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. The musical opened on December 20, 1981 at the Imperial Theatre, and 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. The 1987 cast featured Lillias White as 'Effie.'

Photo Flash: First Look at Bryonha Marie Param, Destinee Rea and More in NSMT's DREAMGIRLS
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 3, 2015


Celebrate 60 years of theatre history when Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents a glittering production of DREAMGIRLS, the dazzling Tony and Oscar award-winning musical. DREAMGIRLS will electrify audiences June 2 and will play thru Sunday, June 14.  Check out a first look below!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at NSMT's DREAMGIRLS, Celebrating 60th Anniversary
by Christina Mancuso - Jun 2, 2015


Celebrate 60 years of theatre history when Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents a glittering production of DREAMGIRLS, the dazzling Tony and Oscar award-winning musical. DREAMGIRLS will electrify audiences beginning tonight, June 2 and will play thru Sunday, June 14. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 pm.  Check out a sneak peek below!

North Shore Music Theatre's Starry DREAMGIRLS Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2015


Celebrate 60 years of theatre history when Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) presents a glittering production of DREAMGIRLS, the dazzling Tony and Oscar award-winning musical. DREAMGIRLS will electrify audiences beginning tonight, June 2 and will play thru Sunday, June 14. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 at 7:30 pm

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