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“A big, glamorous night out with gorgeous gowns, diva-like performances and the kind of sizzling, juicy theatrical bacon that leaps from the brightly lit pan right onto your prosaic platter.”
– Chicago Tribune

“It's been a while since we had a tour interrupted by several standing ovations.”
– Chicago Tribune

“This ‘Dreamgirls’ tour is so stellar that you'd be missing out if you didn't get a chance to see it.”
 – Chicago Daily Herald

“The sensational new production of Dreamgirls  rocks the rafters.”
– Vogue

Dreamgirls tells the rags-to-riches story of an up-and-coming 1960’s girl group from Chicago, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. The original Broadway production of Dreamgirls opened December 20, 1981 at the Imperial Theatre and won six 1982 Tony Awards. Dreamgirls closed on Broadway

August 11, 1985, after 1,522 performances. Dreamgirls features music by Academy Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony and Grammy-Award winner Tom Eyen. The original Broadway production was directed by Michael Bennett and choreographed by Bennett and Michael Peters. Dreamgirls was adapted into a motion picture by DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, and opened in December 2006

Appropriateness Rating: "PG-13. Some language and subject matter"*

Run Time: 2 hours 30 minutes, 1 Intermission

www.dreamgirlsonstage.com

*DSM requested "appropriateness" ratings from each show. The rating shown has been provided by the touring company's publicist.

Reviews:

Chicago Tribune:
http://leisureblogs.chicagotribune.com/the_theater_loop/2010/01/cadillac-palace-revival-of-dreamgirls-delivers.html

Chicago Sun-Times:
http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/stage/2004738,Weiss-Dreamgirls-012110.article

Chicago Daily Herald:
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=352797

Chicago Critic:
http://chicagocritic.com/dreamgirls-the-national-tour/

 

 

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All photos by Joan Marcus

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The original Broadway production of DREAMGIRLS opened December 20, 1981, at the Imperial Theatre and won six Tony Awards® and three Drama Desk Awards® in 1982. It closed on Broadway August 11, 1985, after 1,521 performances.

The original Broadway production was directed by Michael Bennett and choreographed by Bennett and Michael Peters. DREAMGIRLS was adapted into a motion picture by DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, and opened in December 2006. The film won two Academy Awards®, five Golden Globes®, and two Screen Actor’s Guild Awards® in 2007 in addition to a Grammy Award® for Best Song written for a Motion Picture (“Love You I Do”). The most popular song from the film, “Listen,” has been incorporated into the new stage version of DREAMGIRLS as a stirring Act II duet for Deena and Effie. This all-new production of DREAMGIRLS premiered at Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theater in New York City on November 22, 2009, before embarking on an international tour.

DREAMGIRLS is directed and choreographed by Robert Longbottom with co-choreography by Shane Sparks, scenic design by Robin Wagner, costume design by William Ivey Long, lighting design by Ken Billington, sound deign by Acme Sound Partners, and media design by Howard Werner for Lightswitch.

DREAMGIRLS features music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen with additional material by Willy Reale. DREAMGIRLS is produced by John Breglio for Vienna Waits Productions.

 

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Moya Angela (Effie White) joins the cast from The Lion King’s Gazelle and Cheetah tours (Disney). Her roles included Rafiki and Shenzi. She is a native of Indianapolis, IN where she won two Encore Awards in her roles as Sara in Ragtime and Adapearle in The Wiz. Moya made her NYC debut with the company of Dreamgirls.

Syesha Mercado (Deena Jones) As a recording artist, Syesha released a single with two-time Grammy nominated jazz legend Boney James and has begun preparations for her first record, collaborating with a host of prominent writers and producers, including Grammy-winner Diane Warren, Scott Cutler, Anne Preven, Steve Diamond, Chris Rojas, and many more. She came to national attention as the second runner-up in the seventh season of Fox’s “American Idol.” She also participated in the subsequent “American Idol” LIVE Tour 2008, performing 53 concerts in 49 cities both in the United States and Canada. Syesha attended the Manatee School for the Arts, and was a theater major at Florida International University in Miami.

Chaz Lamar Shepherd (Curtis Taylor, Jr.) Philadelphia's Chaz Shepherd has co-starred in many TV shows (7th Heaven, The Parkers, The Game...) and as Harpo on Broadway's The Color Purple. After being on the Billboard charts 3 times in 2009, Chaz's soul/R&B album will be released during the Dreamgirls tour. Chaz's gospel work was Grammy nominated in 2009.

Chester Gregory (James “Thunder” Early) an award-winning actor/performer/singer/songwriter, is ecstatic about being "Jimmy" in Dreamgirls and returning to the World Famous Apollo Theater where he made his NY debut as "Jackie Wilson" in The Jackie Wilson Story (Jeff, AUDELCO, BTAA and Black Excellence Awards). Broadway: Hairspray (Seaweed), Cry-Baby (Dupree) and Tarzan (Terk). Other credits include Hairspray (Movie) and performing for Michael Jackson. Chester has a BFA from Columbia Chicago. His music is available at www.ChesterGregory.com.

Adrienne Warren (Lorrell Robinson) is a recent graduate of Marymount Manhattan College. New York Theatre: The Wiz (Dorothy understudy for Encores! Summer Stars). Regional: Little Shop of Horrors, Cats, Big River, and the 25th anniversary of Dreamgirls starring Jennifer Holliday. Training: Ann Reinking’s Broadway Theatre Project. Trans Siberian Orchestra 2008-2009 Winter Tour (Featured Vocalist).

Trevon Davis (C.C. White) is thrilled to be a part of this production of Dreamgirls. A talented vocalist and songwriter, Trevon continues to make a name for himself with his casting as C.C. He was one of the seven finalists on BET’s Sunday Best, hosted by Kirk Franklin, and he also appeared in MTV’s hit series Making the Band, produced by Sean “Diddy” Combs.