Dreamgirls

Musical Posted by Dennis Lee about 1 year ago

“Dreamgirls” is a Broadway musical which tells the story of an up and coming, 1960s girl group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.

The musical follows the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago, Illinois called “The Dreams”, who became music superstars. It revolves around the era between the late 1960s to 1980s and tells the tale of the journey of ‘The Dreams’ with the main Protagonist Effie White (originally played by Jennifer Holliday, and then by Jennifer Hudson in the 2006 release).

The original musical, which first premiered at the Imperial Theatre on 20 December 1981, was nominated for thirteen Tony Awards (including Best Musical) and won six. Twenty five years later, it was adapted into a major motion picture by DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures.

With music by Academy® Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony® and Grammy® Award winner Tom Eyen, “Dreamgirls” features a few unforgettable hits, including “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”, “One Night Only” and “Listen”.

This highly sought after musical is now brought to Malaysia live at Istana Budaya from 14 to 24 July 2011 by Broadway Academy who has been given the full rights to stage “Dreamgirls” in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

This production is a collaboration with KPKK, JKKN and Istana Budaya. Get your tickets now before it is being snapped off!

Cast & Creatives

Effie White: Elvira Arul & Dina (Malaysian Idol)
Deena Jones: Cheryl Samad (understudy: Ruzana Ibrahim)
Lorrell Robinson: Azura Zainal (understudy: Joy Shavini Victor)
Michelle Morris: Ruzana Ibrahim (understudy: Nadrah)
Marty: Indi Nadarajah
Jimmy Early: Kris Coleman
Curtis Jr.: Tony Eusoff
C.C.: Dafi (understudy: Aaron Khaled)

Director: Joanna Bessey
Choreographer: Michael Xavier Voon
Music Director: Casey Koh

Video

Here is a video of Broadway’s version of “Dreamgirls” in 2009.

Elvira Arul and Dina, who will be playing the role of Effie White in Dreamgirls, performed the song “Listen” together during the second press conference held at Istana Budaya on 21 June 2011.

Kris Coleman who will be playing the role of Jimmy Early Thunder, performed the song “I want you Baby” during the second press conference held at Istana Budaya on 21 June 2011.