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STAGE CREDITS

Love's Fowl
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

Writing

Dreamgirls
Composer
Hats!
Composer/Lyricist
Kept
Composer
Lucky Duck
Composer
Composer
Side Show
Composer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Henry Krieger, Side Show

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Henry Krieger, Dreamgirls

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Review: DREAMGIRLS at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock Photo
Review: DREAMGIRLS at Actors Theatre Of Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - Dec 13, 2024

With Music by Henry Krieger and Books and Lyrics by Tom Even, DREAMGIRLS follows the rise of a fictional 1960s girl group, The Dreams, which was inspired by acts like The Supremes. Effie (Courtney “Coco” Briggs), Deena (Rosa Howard), and Lorrell (Tiara Piggee) enter a talent contest with hopes of launching their singing careers.
Breaking News: Exclusive! GUSTAVO BARCHILON, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Announ Photo
Breaking News: Exclusive! GUSTAVO BARCHILON, the Prince of Musicals in Brazil, Announces His New Shows for 2025
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 16, 2024

Multi-award winning director with plays like Barnum, Funny Girl and Something Rotten!, Gustavo Barchilon (32) exclusively announces for BroadwayWorld his new works for 2025.
Review: DREAMGIRLS at The Muny Photo
Review: DREAMGIRLS at The Muny
by James Lindhorst - Jun 29, 2024

Tiffany Mann is magnificent in The Muny's DREAMGIRLS as Effie White. She is a powerhouse performer with riveting stage presence and gigantic voice. Her heartbroken, resentful, and bitter portrayal painted a determined Effie who would not be pushed aside.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones Will Appear In DREAMGIRLS At The Muny Photo
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones Will Appear In DREAMGIRLS At The Muny
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2024

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones will make a special appearance in the second act of DREAMGIRLS at The Muny, adding a unique touch to the beloved musical production.
Review: Seth Rudetsky presents Tony Winner Lillias White at OC's Segerstrom Center Photo
Review: Seth Rudetsky presents Tony Winner Lillias White at OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - May 31, 2024

To close out their 2023-2024 Series, Segerstrom Center welcomed theater aficionado Seth Rudetsky to serve as an interviewer/pianist for Tony Award winner Lillias White for three shows May 16-18, 2024 in one of the most incredibly wonderful, fan-favoring shows that the OC arts campus has ever hosted at the intimate Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa, CA.
Graham, Henson, Zuraitis, and More to Headline NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub Photo
Graham, Henson, Zuraitis, and More to Headline NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS at Joe's Pub
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

The 12th annual “Night of a Thousand Judys,” the Pride concert to benefit The Ali Forney Center written and hosted by Justin Elizabeth Sayre, will play at Joe's Pub on Monday, June 3.
Tiffany Mann, Aisha Jackson, and More Will Lead DREAMGIRLS at The Muny Photo
Tiffany Mann, Aisha Jackson, and More Will Lead DREAMGIRLS at The Muny
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

Tiffany Mann, Aisha Jackson, Courtnee Carter, Charl Brown, Nick Rashad Burroughs, Ron Himes, Aramie Payton, Robby Clater and Natalie Kaye Clater will star in the Muny production of Dreamgirls.
TheatreWorks Reveals Lineup For 2024-25 Season of World and Regional Premieres, Commi Photo
TheatreWorks Reveals Lineup For 2024-25 Season of World and Regional Premieres, Commissions, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 54th season—a lineup of works to be presented October 2024 through July 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Plays for New Audiences Reveals New Titles Now Available Photo
Plays for New Audiences Reveals New Titles Now Available
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024

Plays for New Audiences, the script licensing division for the Tony Award-winning® Children’s Theatre Company, has announced new titles now available for licensing.
DREAMGIRLS to Play China Teatern Beginning in September Photo
DREAMGIRLS to Play China Teatern Beginning in September
by Annette Stolt - Mar 17, 2024

Dreamgirls will open in Stockholm the 12th of September directed by one of the country's most acclaimed directors, Edward af Sillén with a Swedish translation by Calle Norlén. Premiere 12 September 2024 at the China Theater in Stockholm.
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Jared Grimes & More Join The Muny's 106th Seaso Photo
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Jared Grimes & More Join The Muny's 106th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2024

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!
DREAMGIRLS Starts Performances at McCarter This Week - Full Cast Announced! Photo
DREAMGIRLS Starts Performances at McCarter This Week - Full Cast Announced!
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 3, 2024

McCarter Theatre Center has announced the cast for the revival of the Tony and Grammy award-winning DREAMGIRLS. Learn more here!
FRIENDLY FIRE A New Satirical Comedy Comes To Toronto's Tarragon Theatre Photo
FRIENDLY FIRE A New Satirical Comedy Comes To Toronto's Tarragon Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2024

Shots fired! A new satirical comedy comes to the Tarragon Theatre with all guns blazing! Elly and ThreebyZero in association with Larry Silverberg will present the world premiere of Eli Pasic's Friendly Fire: AN EVENING OF SEVEN POCKET-SIZED COMEDIES. The show is being presented at the Tarragon Theatre for a limited run of 5 performances, April 11-14, 2024.
London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from Photo
London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35
by Team BWW - Feb 20, 2024

London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35
Review: New Tampa Players Production of DREAMGIRLS at the New Tampa Performing Arts C Photo
Review: New Tampa Players Production of DREAMGIRLS at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center
by Peter Nason - Feb 4, 2024

It's a dream of a musical with nightmarish sound issues.
Corrib Theatre to Present SPEAR by CN Smith Beginning This Month Photo
Corrib Theatre to Present SPEAR by CN Smith Beginning This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024

Corrib Theatre will present the American Premiere of Spear by CN Smith, directed by Joy Nesbitt, from February 16 - March 10 at 21Ten Theatre, Portland. Learn more here!
New Musical Comedy BROADWAY MELODY OF 1984 Announced at the Canadian Music Centre Photo
New Musical Comedy BROADWAY MELODY OF 1984 Announced at the Canadian Music Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2024

Eli Pasic presents a concert performance of his new musical comedy, Broadway Melody of 1984: An Orwellian Musical Romp!
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Las Vegas Awards; Voting Ends 12/31 Photo
Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Las Vegas Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Las Vegas Awards; SCREAM’D, INHERIT THE WIND, Majestic Photo
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Las Vegas Awards; SCREAM’D, INHERIT THE WIND, Majestic Repertory Theatre & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards; SCREAM’D, INHERIT THE WIND, Majestic Repertory Thea Photo
BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards; SCREAM’D, INHERIT THE WIND, Majestic Repertory Theatre & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Las Vegas Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Henry Krieger written?

Henry Krieger has written 11 shows including Tom Eyen's Dirtiest Musical (Composer), Dreamgirls (Composer), The Tap Dance Kid (Composer), Dangerous Music (Composer), Side Show (Composer), Love's Fowl (Music), Lucky Duck (Composer), Kept (Composer), The Flamingo Kid (Composer), Hats! (Composer/Lyricist), Romantic Poetry (Composer).

What awards has Henry Krieger been nominated for?

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Side Show and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Dreamgirls.

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