Dreamgirls
Published
Dreamgirls follows the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago called The Dreams, who become music superstars.
Synopsis
The musical chronicles the group’s tumultuous journey to fame and fortune in the 1960s and 1970s music industry, highlighting the challenges they face in a business controlled by men.
Themes of ambition, hope, and betrayal are explored, reflecting the real-life stories of many R&B artists.
Notable for its dynamic score and powerful vocal performances, Dreamgirls is a compelling tale of love, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of dreams.
About the show
- Written by: Henry Krieger, Tom Eyen
- Premiered: 1981
- Genres & themes: 1980s, Drama, Music Industry, R&B/Soul, Two Act
- Setting: 1960s, 1970s, America
Songs from Dreamgirls
- I’m Lookin’ for Something
- Goin’ Downtown
- Takin’ the Long Way Home
- Move (You’re Steppin’ on My Heart)
- Fake Your Way to the Top
- Cadillac Car
- Steppin’ to the Bad Side
- Party, Party
- I Want You, Baby
- Family
- Dreamgirls
- Press Conference
- And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going
- Ain’t No Party
- When I First Saw You
- I Am Changing
- One Night Only
- One Night Only (Disco)
- I Meant You No Harm / Jimmy’s Rap
- Lorrell Loves Jimmy / Family (Reprise)
- Step on Over
- I Miss You, Old Friend
- Effie, Sing My Song
- One Night Only (Reprise)
- Listen
- Hard to Say Goodbye, My Love
- Dreamgirls (Finale)