DREAMGIRLS 42nd Anniversary

Dreamgirls is a Broadway musical, with music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen. Based on 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.
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Staged with a mostly African-American cast and originally starring Jennifer Holliday, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Loretta Devine, Ben Harney, Cleavant Derricks, Vondie Curtis-Hall, and Obba Babatundé, the musical opened on December 20, 1981, at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway. The musical was then nominated for 13 Tony Awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical, and won six. (Wikipedia)
Dreamgirls - Produced by Michael Bennett, Bob Avian, Geffen Records, and The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Music by Henry Krieger
Book by Tom Eyen
Lyrics by Tom Eyen
Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Musical Director: Yolanda Segovia
Vocal arrangements by Cleavant Derricks
Directed by Michael Bennett
Choreographed by Michael Bennett and Michael Peters
Scenic Design by Robin Wagner
Lighting Design by Tharon Musser
Costume Design by Theoni V. Aldredge
Production Stage Manager - Jeffrey Hamlin
Jennifer Holliday, Effie Melody White.
Sheryl Lee Ralph: Deena Jones.
Ben Harney, Curtis Taylor Jr.
Obba Babatundé, C.C. White.
Loretta Devine, Lorrell Robinson.
Cleavant Derricks, James “Thunder” Early.
Deborah Burrell, Michelle Morris.
Vondie Curtis-Hall, Marty
Joe Lynn, Tiny Joe Dixon, Jerry
Tony Franklin, Wayne
David Thomé, Frank
MUSIC
"DREAMGIRLS"
"HARD TO SAY GOODBYE"
Provided to KZbin by Universal Music Group
Dreamgirls: Original Broadway Cast Album
℗ 1982 Universal Classics Group, a Division of UMG Recordings Inc.
Released on: 2006-01-01
Producer: David Foster
Author: Tom Eyen
Composer: Henry Krieger
OPENING - DECEMBER 20, 1981 * CLOSING - August 11, 1985
1, 521 performances
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[@LeeAndrewisWright]

They should remaster the play and put it out for streaming. 💖

[@JayDrewGWP]

Facts!!!! The Wiz, too.

[@nathanielholmes6630]

One of the "Best" musicals I've ever seen in my Life! So fortunate to have seen the original on Broadway 👏🏾

[@edwconr]

The film version is as close to perfection as possible. Must see.

[@beaellie9766]

Saw the original version on Broadway when I was in high school. Shook my world. Seen it many many more times on Bway, on tour, regional, the movie, online, etc. etc. trying desperately to rekindle that feeling of seeing it for the first time. My life was forever changed by this show -- I entered the world of show business -- and will be forever grateful.

[@tonyspinnelli730]

I am a friend of Jennifer Holliday. She is the most gorgeous, beautiful soul!!! To know her is to love her!!!!! This tribute is off the charts!!!!! Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Moderndrama]

Thank you. I hope you show it to her. I am sure she would not remember me from New York City. Its been decades!

[@tonyspinnelli730]

@@Moderndrama I already told her about it!! She is happy and living in Atlanta!!! I wish Broadway was better to her!!!! Thank you again for this incredible tribute!!!! You are a class act!!;

[@XhrisSharp]

She is a great vocalist

[@patbooker8323]

I saw the original Dream Girls on Broadway what a treat ❤

[@botrrun9399]

best musical i ever saw

[@evonza4858]

The original Dream girls 🥰❤️🖤💚 is excellent, the latest movie version was good also🥰❤️🖤💚black excellence and black history forever

[@PDMarcano]

I love this tribute! I've been a fan of Dreamgirls since 1982. I've been cast in 4 different productions, did some extra work on the film, and have gotten to befriend Sheryl, Loretta, Jennifer, and Obba. It was a dream come true to take part in the 35th Anniversary concert, and share the stage with all three original Dreams, AND my dear friend, Mary Wilson.💝 #EternallyGrateful #Dreamboy

[@valcan121]

Blessed to have seen this Broadway production twice.

[@daking589]

This gives me chills. The greatest show I’ve EVER seen.

[@dawnwilliams9644]

Greastest play ever. I'm crying now watching this.

[@3BuckHead]

I wish this was released on DVD or something. This play seems like it was incredible

[@russelldilligard4312]

My sentiments exactly! It was amazing! Pure magic! ✨✨✨

[@kennetheddy8475]

All those girls ! All were great

[@millsdelight1280]

Happy 40TH Anniversary to Dreamgirls….& thank you to those involved for making an elegant and loving production.

[@gregrabe9092]

I remember seeing the show in December in 1981 the week between Christmas and News years .

[@LERONMORTON-fz8em]

This is just fantastic and all of the Ladies sound great 👍👍 ... Outstanding 🤗

[@hectorlatorre2367]

the THEATRE PRODUCTION WITH SHIRLEY, JENNIFER, LORRETA SHOW ON BROADWAY...I WAS 17 ANDD WISHED I COULD HAVE SEEN THIS PRODUCTION. I REMEMBER EVERYBODY FROM MY GAY BROTHERS AND SISTERS TALKING HOW FABULOUS ALL OF THEM WERE. IT WAS A DAILY I THNK 6 SHOWS A NIGHT NOT SURE. THEY KEPT TELLING ME HOW THE CROWD LOST IT. BUT WHEN JENNIFER SUNG WITHOUT A MIC ..AND I'M TELLING YOU AT ALL SHOWS SHE GOT A STANDING OVATION. GOD BLESS ALL OF THEM. THEY HAVE SHOWED ME IF YOU WANT TO DO SOMETHING DREAM AND DO IT. LOVE THIS HUGS HECTOR

[@Moderndrama]

Sheryl Lee Ralph, not 'Shirley' - On Broadway there are microphones everywhere, even in the wigs on their heads. It is 7 shows a week - 2 on Wednesdays and Saturdays with Monday night being dark. (FYI) - Thanks for watching, Prof Shields

[@cybergal99]

Once upon a time I attended the same church as Ben Harney. Everyone was all aflutter about this show and as others have said here in the comments, this show had a PROFOUND impact on me. My brother was a huge Supreme's fan and I could not believe just how beautiful this show was and the staging and the dancing, especially "Step Into The Bad Side", extraordinary!! Thank you for this, you brought us back to magical moments!

[@jack020]

Saw this on Broadway also but with Roz Ryan for the matinee

[@seriousone8030]

Roz Ryan is so talented. I didn't know she was in Dreamgirls. I bet she was amazing!

[@dorothywallace2632]

Thank you! Just beautiful. 🥲

[@salemmayhem6349]

I love images that are taken during the creative process, and I love the shots of Michael Peters, who was an amazing choreographer.

[@hmparentlll]

I was lucky to see the Boston try out…..the most amazing musical i have ever seen!!!! Ms Holiday took the roof of the theater!!!! I still get chills when i hear her sing!!!

[@SAMSON12321]

I don't understand why such plays are not on DVD. Sad shame as I have seen other plays readily available, but not this or THE WIZ with Stephanie Mills. What gives. I heard that these plays were on Broadway for DECADES and did phenominally well, so it can not be because they were/are not worth saving to disc... If anyone knows of availability please let me know...

[@motownfan3]

Thanks for post.......I loved the play... I was able to obtain Jennifer Holliday's autograph :)

[@ladykay8183]

This is in my top 3 of favorite movies I watched it everyday for 2 years straight ❤

[@curtbonnell4308]

Fabulous show, I saw it 4 times.

[@hprm33t]

Thank you so much for this. I understand many of the cast and supporting crew members have departed this earth, sadly, much too soon. It was hard to say goodbye. They are not forgotten.

[@Moderndrama]

Thank you

[@tonyspinnelli730]

So beautifully said!!!

[@newsysuzy]

I love this, thank you!

[@millsdelight1280]

I was sooo young when the play came out, I didn’t get the opportunity to see it. But I loved the movie; which made me want to see the play even more!

[@freddie3206]

Earl Miller, I did not like the movie at all. Not 100% truthful. They should've made the movie based on Mary Wilson's book Dreamgirls. I saw Diane Ross on David Letterman one night. She said she was going to see the movie with her Lawyers. They made Diane look like a nice person in the movie and she was not a nice person in real life. She is/was a bit..

[@edghar7995]

👑

[@MM-cy1tc]

Amazing! Very nicely done!

[@Moderndrama]

Thank you.

[@deniserobinson2907]

Tfff