Dreamgirls
a Broadway musical that opened in 1981
about a younng female singing trio, “The Dreams,” who work to become music superstars. The story takes place in 1962 when the three young women enter a talent competition at a theater in Harlem, New York. This is where their long road begins.
Director: Michael Bennett
Original Cast:
Jennifer Holliday
Obba Babatunde
Cleavant Derricks
Loretta Devine
Ben Harney
Sheryl Lee Ralph
The music is from various R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown and Jackie Wilson. Here is just a taste of the music…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlJqhuBbqK8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-och8EGjOGM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjQ2TcmMRYE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLvjbihiUFw
Dreamgirls was made into a movie in 2006.
Interested in this show?? Go to http://www.broadwaymusicalhome.com/shows/dreamgirls.htm for more information!
