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 more...
Hinton Battle, who starred in the original Broadway production of Dreamgirls, has an illustrious career in both theater and television, winning three Tony Awards and choreographing for notable shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer's musical episode. more...
Barry Bruce showcased his talent on Broadway in the 1980s with a memorable performance in the iconic musical, Dreamgirls. more...
Lawrence Clayton made his Broadway debut in Dreamgirls in 1981 as a replacement in the role of C.C. White and continued to bring the character to life in the first and second National Tours of the production in 1983 and 1985. more...
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David Alan Grier, who starred as James "Thunder" Early in the hit Broadway musical Dreamgirls, has had a distinguished career on both stage and screen, earning multiple Tony Award nominations and a win for his role in A Soldier's Play. more...
Adriane Lenox, who graced the stage as part of the cast of Dreamgirls, is a Tony Award-winning actress known for her role in Doubt: A Parable and has an impressive array of performances including her breakthrough in off-Broadway's Dinah Was. more...
Richard Poole, who played in the original production of Dreamgirls, boasts an impressive career with roles in Broadway hits like Cats and Les Misérables, as well as European tours of The Phantom of the Opera and Hair. more...
Roz Ryan, who graced the stage in Dreamgirls, is renowned for her portrayal of Matron “Mama” Morton in Chicago, a role she has embodied on Broadway and beyond for over a decade. more...
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Lillias White, a Tony Award winner, captivated audiences with her performance in the original Broadway production of Dreamgirls, among her many other notable stage credits. more...
Awards and Nominations
1982 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Jennifer Holliday won.
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Sheryl Lee Ralph was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Cleavant Derricks won.
1982 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Obba Babatunde was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Ben Harney won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Jennifer Holliday won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Sheryl Lee Ralph was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Theoni V. Aldredge Costume Designer
Ted Azar Hair Designer
Michael Bennett Director
Choreographer
Otts Munderloh Sound Designer
Tharon Musser Lighting Designer
Michael Peters Choreographer
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Yolanda Segovia Musical Director
Robin Wagner Scenic Designer
Harold Wheeler Orchestrator
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