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.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1981)
Cast Size: 25+
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1960s, 1970s / USA (Various)
Creative Team
Music: Henry Krieger
Lyrics/Book: Tom Eyen
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1982)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1980s, Disco, Dramatic, Female Leads, Gospel, Large Cast, One-Word, Pop, Popular, Soul, True Story
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