Dreamgirls on Broadway tickets
About Dreamgirls
Set an alert for when Dreamgirls tickets go on sale to see this iconic musical return to Broadway this fall. Dreamgirls in New York offers audiences the first-ever newly directed and choreographed Broadway revival. With a book and lyrics by Tom Eyen and music by Henry Krieger, this new production will be directed and choreographed by five-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown. Featuring hit songs like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” “One Night Only,” and the title anthem “Dreamgirls," Dreamgirls on Broadway is an unforgettable force of a show.
Dreamgirls follows three female singers as they strive, through many obstacles, to unlock their potential and fame. First bowing at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway in 1981, Dreamgirls has become a worldwide phenomenon and an Oscar-winning film that starred Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé, and Anika Noni Rose.
Fusing R&B, soul, and showbiz storytelling, Dreamgirls is back in New York City and promises audiences an electrifying performance following a worldwide search for its central trio, The Dreams.
Dreamgirls cast and creative team
By: Tom Eyen
Songs by: Henry Krieger (music) and Tom Eyen (lyrics)
Director: Camille A. Brown
Choreography: Camille A. Brown
More information about Dreamgirls
The original production of Dreamgirls garnered 13 Tony Award nominations and went on to win six, including Best Book of a Musical, and Best Actor and Actress in Featured Roles. The show also launched the career of Jennifer Holliday, whose powerful Act I showstopper had audiences leaping to their feet mid-performance.
In his rave review for The New York Times, Frank Rich famously wrote, “When Broadway history is being made, you can feel it.”
The story of struggle, music, and dreams has inspired countless audience members over the years thanks to a stirring original production and film adaptation. The timeless musical follows a young Black female singing trio from Chicago, Illinois called The Dreams, who grow to become music icons. Chronicling romance and affairs, superstardom and letdowns, big dreams and just as big feuds, Dreamgirls is a testament to women's success, collaboration, and striving in a recording business that often took more than it gave.
What to watch for
- Sonia Friedman Productions, Sue Wagner, John Johnson, and LaChanze Productions produce the musical.
- Camille A. Brown previously worked on for colored girls... and Once on This Island on Broadway.
- Jennifer Hudson won an Oscar for her portrayal of Effie.
- The film version also starred Eddie Murphy, Jamie Fox, and Danny Glover.
Frequently asked questions
How do you get tickets for Dreamgirls?
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What is Dreamgirls about?
Dreamgirls is a story of fame, and the musical journey, through love and loss, that guides three women toward it.
Who wrote Dreamgirls?
The show features a Tony-winning book and lyrics by Tom Eyen and music by Henry Krieger.
Who directs Dreamgirls?
Camille A. Brown, a five-time Tony nominee, directs this revival.
Is Dreamgirls appropriate for kids?
The show features some adult themes and Broadway audiences must be ages four and up.
What are the songs in Dreamgirls?
Featuring the iconic ballad "And I'm Telling You," Dreamgirls blends show tunes with R&B and soul.
Is Dreamgirls good?
Yes: the show was Tony-nominated for Best Musical, was adapted into an Oscar-winning film, and is a worldwide phenomenon thanks to its powerful story and score.
