Dreamgirls: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis

Dreamgirls follows the journey of a young female singing group, The Dreamettes, in the 1960s and 1970s. As they rise to fame, they experience the triumphs and challenges of the music industry. The story explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the price of success, highlighting the power of friendship and the pursuit of dreams.


Creative Team

Music: Henry Krieger

Lyrics/Book: Tom Eyen


Musical Information

Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1981)

Cast Size: 25+

Genre: Drama

Setting: 1960s, 1970s / USA (Various)


Links

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝

Sheet Music: Amazon➝


Cast Albums

Original Broadway Cast (1982)➝

Concert Cast (2001)➝

Original London Cast (2017) ➝


Tags

1980s, Disco, Dramatic, Female Leads, Gospel, Large Cast, One-Word, PopPopularSoulTrue Story


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