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TV EXCLUSIVE: One Night Only - Effie Meets Effie Preview

By: Feb. 17, 2007
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Catch this BroadwayWorld.com Exclusive Sneak Peek Video of BET's hot new reality show, "One Night Only" before this episode airs on February 20th. Featured on this episode is Golden Globe, SAG Award-winning and Academy Award Nominee Jennifer Hudson giving a one-on-one coaching session to student performer, Chrishira. You can only see it right here on BroadwayWorld.com!

One Night Only is a reality docu-soap that follows a group of eight high school kids and their drama teacher in New Orleans as they race to mount the Dreamgirls musical. Within the tragedy of Hurrican Katrina, the cast members are rebuilding their homes, school, and community while also trying to enjoy their teenage years. The six part series features guest appearances from actor Blair Underwood, celebrity couple Duane Martin and Tisha Campbell Martin, 2006 American Idol finalist Paris Bennett, Tony Award-winning choreographer George Faison, TLC host and celebrity makeup artist Damone Roberts and, of course, from the Motion Picture of Dreamgirls - Effie herself, Jennifer Hudson.

In episode 5 (airing February 20th - check local listings for time and channel in your area) production notes state "Everyone knows the show-stopping number in Dreamgirls is "And I Am Telling You." Everyone knows it, including Chrishira. She's not having stage fright or missing lyrics - what's missing from her rendition is emotion. The kind of emotion that brings an audience to their feet.  When George realizes this is crucial to this musical's success, he brings in an expert to help Chrissy: Jennifer Hudson. From one Effie to another, Jennifer helps Chrissy to find the raw emotion so necessary in her peformance.

One Night Only encores on Saturdays at 1:30pm and 7:30pm ET/PT; Tuesdays at 12:30pm ET/PT

For more information, click on http://www.bet.com


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