Though Jimmy Early and the Dreamettes' first performance together is successful ("Fake Your Way to the Top"), Jimmy is desperate for new material. meet Curtis Taylor, Jr., a used-car salesman who becomes the Dreamettes' manager.Ĭurtis convinces James "Thunder" Early, a popular R&B star, and his manager, Marty, to hire The Dreamettes as backup singers. Unfortunately, they lose the talent show, but backstage, the girls and C.C. For the contest, the Dreamettes sing "Move (You're Steppin' on My Heart)", a song written by Effie's brother, C.C., who accompanies them to the talent show. The group is composed of full-figured lead singer Effie White and best friends, Deena Jones and Lorrell Robinson. In 1962, The Dreamettes, a hopeful girl group from Chicago, enter the famous Amateur Night talent competition at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York ("I'm Lookin' for Something", "Goin' Downtown", "Takin' the Long Way Home"). The film starred Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson, Danny Glover, Anika Noni Rose, and Keith Robinson.Ģ Original Broadway production 2.1 Backgroundģ Subsequent productions 3.1 National US toursĨ Awards and nominations 8.1 Original Broadway production It was later adapted into a motion picture from DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures in 2006. The musical opened on Decemat the Imperial Theatre, and was nominated for 13 Tony Awards, including the Tony Award for Best Musical, and won six. Based upon the show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, and others, the musical follows the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago, Illinois called "The Dreams", who become music superstars.
For more information about BSU, visit is a Broadway musical, with music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen. The university places special emphasis on the science, technology, cybersecurity, teacher education, business, and nursing disciplines within the context of a liberal arts education. īowie State University (BSU) is an important higher education access portal for qualified persons from diverse academic and socioeconomic backgrounds, seeking a high-quality and affordable public comprehensive university. Tickets ($10) are available through Eventbrite. at Bowie State University’s Fine & Performing Arts Center, Main Stage Theater, 14000 Jericho Park Road, Bowie, MD. After graduating from Bowie State, McGhee plans to attend law school and become an attorney.ĭreamgirls runs April 21 to 23, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.
“Jennifer Hudson and Jennifer Holiday each made the role their own and that’s what I want to do while I’m on the stage,” said McGhee. Kaitlyn McGhee, a criminal justice major, is performing in her 4 th leading role and says Effie has a special meaning for her. “I love to be on stage and deal with the challenges that come with acting and singing.” “Effie White is a character I always wanted to portray because I can relate to her,” said Adams. Adams, a rising junior, has performed with the Childrens’ Theater of Annapolis Cheverly Young Actors Guild National Honors Choir and the Duke Ellington Show Choir. What’s important for us is that our students perform well, gain valuable experience while honing their skills in the process.”Įffie, the lead role in Dreamgirls, is being played by Kayla Adams and Kaitlyn McGhee.
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“Many people saw the musical on Broadway and the movie when it was released in 2006 which leaves little room for any surprises. “Our students have been on hold and very patient for two years and now they are ready to demonstrate their acting, singing, and dancing capabilities in a production that is familiar to everyone,” said Velasco. Bowie State professor of theatre and “Dreamgirls” co-director Elena Velasco says this performance will be very special. The musical drama is based on the formation and evolution of Motown Records and the Supremes, one of the most popular groups signed by the record label. (BOWIE, Md.) – Bowie State University’s theatre stage comes back to life this weekend after over two years of being silenced due to COVID-19 with a production of “Dreamgirls,” the story of three young Black women who changed the sound of R&B with their crossover music that dominated white pop charts in the 1960s. Students Welcome Theatre Return After Two Years
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