Dreamgirls, one of my favorite musicals is touring the United States for a short period of time. The musical landed in New York at the famed Apollo Theater located in the heart of Harlem. I know many people have seen the movie and saw Jennifer Hudson win a Oscar for best supporting actress in 2008 for her performance as Effie. But, did you know back in the early 80's this was the biggest musical on Broadway in New York, starring Jennifer Holiday in the titled role of Effie. Dreamgirls is a story loosely based on the Supremes and their rise to stardom in the early 1960's. The music,intrigue, drama, costumes and love lives of the three young women was somehow made into a sucessful Broadway production.
The new production stars Moya Angela in the role of Effie and Syesha Mercado in the role of Deena Jones along with Adrienne Warren as Lorrell. These talented women front a fantastic new production of the storied life in the music industry and African American performers trying to catch a break. The new production carries the Beyonce Knowles song, "Listen", which would astonish purist, but take a seat and just listen to the song and know that somehow it just fits the musical genre for today's audience. If you're ready for something old and something new, check out this production and you won't be disappointed.
The new production stars Moya Angela in the role of Effie and Syesha Mercado in the role of Deena Jones along with Adrienne Warren as Lorrell. These talented women front a fantastic new production of the storied life in the music industry and African American performers trying to catch a break. The new production carries the Beyonce Knowles song, "Listen", which would astonish purist, but take a seat and just listen to the song and know that somehow it just fits the musical genre for today's audience. If you're ready for something old and something new, check out this production and you won't be disappointed.
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