Henry Krieger
Birth Place: New York, USA
Latest News on Henry Krieger:
DREAMGIRLS and More Set for Shea’s 710 Theatre Stage 2025-2026 Season (Apr 14, 2025)
Video: First Look at DREAMGIRLS at Walnut Street Theatre (Apr 10, 2025)
Nya, Ashley Lalonde and Charlotte Odusanya to Lead DREAMGIRLS at WPPAC (Apr 7, 2025)
DREAMGIRLS and More Set for Shea’s 710 Theatre Stage 2025-2026 Season (Apr 14, 2025)
Video: First Look at DREAMGIRLS at Walnut Street Theatre (Apr 10, 2025)
Nya, Ashley Lalonde and Charlotte Odusanya to Lead DREAMGIRLS at WPPAC (Apr 7, 2025)
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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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VIDEO: Amber Riley and the Original West End Cast of DREAMGIRLS Perform 'One Night Only'
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-19 17:17:06
VIDEO: Amber Riley and the Original West End Cast of DREAMGIRLS Perform 'One Night Only'
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-19 17:17:06
Longview Native Brings The Life And Music Of James Brown To His Hometown As Part Of His National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-07-12 16:09:22
VIDEO: Amber Riley and the Original West End Cast of DREAMGIRLS Perform 'One Night Only'
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-19 17:17:06
Longview Native Brings The Life And Music Of James Brown To His Hometown As Part Of His National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-07-12 16:09:22
VIDEO: Watch TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Accept 2019 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by Stage Tube - 2019-06-09 21:41:01
VIDEO: Amber Riley and the Original West End Cast of DREAMGIRLS Perform 'One Night Only'
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-19 17:17:06
Longview Native Brings The Life And Music Of James Brown To His Hometown As Part Of His National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-07-12 16:09:22
VIDEO: Watch TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Accept 2019 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by Stage Tube - 2019-06-09 21:41:01
Longview Native Brings The Life And Music Of James Brown To His Hometown As Part Of His National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-07-12 16:09:22
VIDEO: Watch TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Accept 2019 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by Stage Tube - 2019-06-09 21:41:01
VIDEO: Watch Marisha Wallace and London's DREAMGIRLS Perform LIVE
by Julie Musbach - 2018-01-25 11:35:33
VIDEO: Watch TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Accept 2019 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by Stage Tube - 2019-06-09 21:41:01
VIDEO: Watch Marisha Wallace and London's DREAMGIRLS Perform LIVE
by Julie Musbach - 2018-01-25 11:35:33
VIDEO: Get a Look Behind the Scenes at the Costumes of DREAMGIRLS
by Stephi Wild - 2018-01-02 09:06:11
VIDEO: Watch Marisha Wallace and London's DREAMGIRLS Perform LIVE
by Julie Musbach - 2018-01-25 11:35:33
VIDEO: Get a Look Behind the Scenes at the Costumes of DREAMGIRLS
by Stephi Wild - 2018-01-02 09:06:11
VIDEO: Watch Marisha Wallace and London's DREAMGIRLS Perform LIVE
by Julie Musbach - 2018-01-25 11:35:33
VIDEO: Get a Look Behind the Scenes at the Costumes of DREAMGIRLS
by Stephi Wild - 2018-01-02 09:06:11
TV: It's Only the Beginning - Watch Highlights from DREAMGIRLS, Starring Amber Riley, in London!
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2016-12-14 11:50:57
VIDEO: Get a Look Behind the Scenes at the Costumes of DREAMGIRLS
by Stephi Wild - 2018-01-02 09:06:11
TV: It's Only the Beginning - Watch Highlights from DREAMGIRLS, Starring Amber Riley, in London!
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2016-12-14 11:50:57
STAGE TUBE: Amber Riley Debuts Iconic, 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' on The Graham Norton Show
by A.A. Cristi - 2016-10-07 20:17:35
TV: It's Only the Beginning - Watch Highlights from DREAMGIRLS, Starring Amber Riley, in London!
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2016-12-14 11:50:57
STAGE TUBE: Amber Riley Debuts Iconic, 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' on The Graham Norton Show
by A.A. Cristi - 2016-10-07 20:17:35
STAGE TUBE: Kerrie Anne Greenland and Laura Bunting Sing 'I Will Never Leave You' from SIDE SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - 2016-10-05 22:43:32
TV: It's Only the Beginning - Watch Highlights from DREAMGIRLS, Starring Amber Riley, in London!
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2016-12-14 11:50:57
STAGE TUBE: Amber Riley Debuts Iconic, 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' on The Graham Norton Show
by A.A. Cristi - 2016-10-07 20:17:35
STAGE TUBE: Kerrie Anne Greenland and Laura Bunting Sing 'I Will Never Leave You' from SIDE SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - 2016-10-05 22:43:32
STAGE TUBE: Daniel Quadrino and Company Sing 'Imagine' at 2016 Broadway Sings for Pride Benefit
by Stage Tube - 2016-06-29 11:16:23
STAGE TUBE: Amber Riley Debuts Iconic, 'And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going' on The Graham Norton Show
by A.A. Cristi - 2016-10-07 20:17:35
STAGE TUBE: Kerrie Anne Greenland and Laura Bunting Sing 'I Will Never Leave You' from SIDE SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - 2016-10-05 22:43:32
STAGE TUBE: Daniel Quadrino and Company Sing 'Imagine' at 2016 Broadway Sings for Pride Benefit
by Stage Tube - 2016-06-29 11:16:23
STAGE TUBE: Kerrie Anne Greenland and Laura Bunting Sing 'I Will Never Leave You' from SIDE SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - 2016-10-05 22:43:32
STAGE TUBE: Daniel Quadrino and Company Sing 'Imagine' at 2016 Broadway Sings for Pride Benefit
by Stage Tube - 2016-06-29 11:16:23
STAGE TUBE: Watch Performances from Porchlight's DREAMGIRLS!
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-04-19 21:30:15
STAGE TUBE: Daniel Quadrino and Company Sing 'Imagine' at 2016 Broadway Sings for Pride Benefit
by Stage Tube - 2016-06-29 11:16:23
STAGE TUBE: Watch Performances from Porchlight's DREAMGIRLS!
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-04-19 21:30:15
STAGE TUBE: Watch Performances from Porchlight's DREAMGIRLS!
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-04-19 21:30:15
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at NSMT's DREAMGIRLS, Celebrating 60th Anniversary
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-06-02 08:35:35
STAGE TUBE: Watch Performances from Porchlight's DREAMGIRLS!
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-04-19 21:30:15
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at NSMT's DREAMGIRLS, Celebrating 60th Anniversary
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-06-02 08:35:35
World Premiere Exclusive: Listen to 'I Will Never Leave You' from the New SIDE SHOW Cast Recording!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-02-03 11:24:21
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at NSMT's DREAMGIRLS, Celebrating 60th Anniversary
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-06-02 08:35:35
World Premiere Exclusive: Listen to 'I Will Never Leave You' from the New SIDE SHOW Cast Recording!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-02-03 11:24:21
STAGE TUBE: SIDE SHOW Bids Broadway Farewell with Closing Curtain Encore
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-01-05 14:37:45
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at NSMT's DREAMGIRLS, Celebrating 60th Anniversary
by Christina Mancuso - 2015-06-02 08:35:35
World Premiere Exclusive: Listen to 'I Will Never Leave You' from the New SIDE SHOW Cast Recording!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-02-03 11:24:21
STAGE TUBE: SIDE SHOW Bids Broadway Farewell with Closing Curtain Encore
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-01-05 14:37:45
World Premiere Exclusive: Listen to 'I Will Never Leave You' from the New SIDE SHOW Cast Recording!
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-02-03 11:24:21
STAGE TUBE: SIDE SHOW Bids Broadway Farewell with Closing Curtain Encore
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-01-05 14:37:45
STAGE TUBE: SIDE SHOW Bids Broadway Farewell with Closing Curtain Encore
by Tyler Peterson - 2015-01-05 14:37:45
News
DREAMGIRLS and More Set for Shea’s 710 Theatre Stage 2025-2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025
Shea’s Performing Arts Center, MusicalFare Theatre, AnsariSaxon Productions, Second Generation Theatre, and Road Less Traveled Productions has revealed the lineup of shows headed to the Shea’s 710 Theatre stage. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025
Shea’s Performing Arts Center, MusicalFare Theatre, AnsariSaxon Productions, Second Generation Theatre, and Road Less Traveled Productions has revealed the lineup of shows headed to the Shea’s 710 Theatre stage. Learn more!
Video: First Look at DREAMGIRLS at Walnut Street Theatre
by Joshua Wright - Apr 10, 2025
Watch a video of Walnut Street Theatre's production of DREAMGIRLS as they close out their 216th season. First premiering on Broadway in 1981, DREAMGIRLS took the theatre world by storm.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 10, 2025
Watch a video of Walnut Street Theatre's production of DREAMGIRLS as they close out their 216th season. First premiering on Broadway in 1981, DREAMGIRLS took the theatre world by storm.
Nya, Ashley Lalonde and Charlotte Odusanya to Lead DREAMGIRLS at WPPAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025
The White Plains Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for its Mainstage production of DREAMGIRLS. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025
The White Plains Performing Arts Center has revealed the cast for its Mainstage production of DREAMGIRLS. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: First Look at DREAMGIRLS at Walnut Street Theatre
by Michael Major - Apr 4, 2025
Watch a video of Walnut Street Theatre's production of DREAMGIRLS as they close out their 216th season. First premiering on Broadway in 1981, DREAMGIRLS took the theatre world by storm.
by Michael Major - Apr 4, 2025
Watch a video of Walnut Street Theatre's production of DREAMGIRLS as they close out their 216th season. First premiering on Broadway in 1981, DREAMGIRLS took the theatre world by storm.
Photos: DREAMGIRLS First Look at Walnut Street Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025
Walnut Street Theatre is bringing DREAMGIRLS to life as they close their 216th season. Get a first look at photos here and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025
Walnut Street Theatre is bringing DREAMGIRLS to life as they close their 216th season. Get a first look at photos here and learn how to purchase tickets!
San Pedro Playhouse And Classic Theatre Announce 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
San Pedro Playhouse and Classic Theatre will present 'The Rest is HERstory,' a season spotlighting powerful, women-centered stories that captivate, inspire, and entertain.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
San Pedro Playhouse and Classic Theatre will present 'The Rest is HERstory,' a season spotlighting powerful, women-centered stories that captivate, inspire, and entertain.
Video: Meet the Dreams of DREAMGIRLS at Walnut Street Theatre
by Michael Major - Mar 26, 2025
Watch a video of the Dreams from Dreamgirls at Walnut Street Theatre. Leading the cast as The Dreams are Aveena Sawyer as Effie White, Gabrielle Beckford as Deena Jones, and Khalifa White Lorrell Robinson. Chali Cooke joins as Michelle.
by Michael Major - Mar 26, 2025
Watch a video of the Dreams from Dreamgirls at Walnut Street Theatre. Leading the cast as The Dreams are Aveena Sawyer as Effie White, Gabrielle Beckford as Deena Jones, and Khalifa White Lorrell Robinson. Chali Cooke joins as Michelle.
Cast & Creative Team Set For Walnut Street Theatre's DREAMGIRLS
by Joshua Wright - Feb 27, 2025
Walnut Street Theatre will bring the acclaimed award-winning musical DREAMGIRLS to life as they close their 216th season of dreams. This dazzling production begins previews on March 25, opens April 2, and runs through May 4.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 27, 2025
Walnut Street Theatre will bring the acclaimed award-winning musical DREAMGIRLS to life as they close their 216th season of dreams. This dazzling production begins previews on March 25, opens April 2, and runs through May 4.
Review: BACKSTAGE BABBLE Brought Flops Back to Life at 54 Below
by Andrew Poretz - Feb 25, 2025
Charles Kirsch’s latest Backstage Babble was a fun resurrection of songs from mostly flop shows that quickly failed on Broadway or out of town. The theme was inspired by Joe Allen's “flop wall” of posters from shows that closed in the first week.
by Andrew Poretz - Feb 25, 2025
Charles Kirsch’s latest Backstage Babble was a fun resurrection of songs from mostly flop shows that quickly failed on Broadway or out of town. The theme was inspired by Joe Allen's “flop wall” of posters from shows that closed in the first week.
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.
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, 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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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, 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!
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
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.
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
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.
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 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!
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!
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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