Dreamgirls
Broadway
Musical
Dreamgirls
Broadway
Musical
SYNOPSIS: An opportunistic show business promoter sets the career of a female trio of black singers soaring as 1960s Motown music becomes popular with both white and black audiences, necessitating the overweight lead singer's demotion in favor of a more glamorous singer who had previously sung backup.
- Book: Tom Eyen
- Music: Henry Krieger
- Lyrics: Tom Eyen
People (206)
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Effie Melody White
(Original)
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One of "The Stepp Sisters"
(Original)Michelle Morris
(Original)
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TV Stage Manager
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)Dave
(Original)
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Charlene
(Original)One of "Les Style"
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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Frank
(Original)Ensemble
(Original)
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BookLyrics
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Music
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DirectorChoreographerOriginal Producer on Broadway
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Co-Choreographer
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Scenic Design
Pro Info
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Awards
| Drama Desk Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
| 1988 | Outstanding Revival | Nominee |
| Tony Award | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Revival (Play or Musical) | Nominee |
QUICK STATS
(as of Nov 29, 1987)
Total Current Gross: $4,492,189
Highest Weekly Gross: $271,732 (Week Ending Aug 2, 1987)
Average Ticket Price: $29.09
Average % Capacity: 76.87%
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week Number | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs Previews | % Cap This Week | Diff % cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 1987 | 26 | $242,088.00 $0.00 | $67,337.00 | $26.07 $0.00 | 9287 1085 | 9 0 | 95.10% | 27.69% |
| Nov 22, 1987 | 25 | $174,751.00 $0.00 | $2,920.00 | $29.87 $0.00 | 5851 1085 | 8 0 | 67.41% | 3.14% |
| Nov 15, 1987 | 24 | $171,831.00 $0.00 | $7,181.00 | $30.80 $0.00 | 5579 1085 | 8 0 | 64.27% | 3.98% |
| Nov 8, 1987 | 23 | $164,650.00 $0.00 | $38,180.00 | $31.46 $0.00 | 5233 1085 | 8 0 | 60.29% | 9.86% |
Shows That Opened That Season: 1987-1988
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