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Dreamgirls

Dreamgirls at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

Why see Dreamgirls?

and I am telling you, you're gonna love it

First debuting on Broadway in 1981, Dreamgirls has since become an iconic modern classic. Loosely based on the story of The Supremes, follow the triumph and torment of show business as the trio rises from backup singers to the toast of the town. Featuring showstopping Motown-inspired numbers including "Steppin' to the Bad Side" "Cadillac Car" and "And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going", Dreamgirls is the ultimate showbiz musical, with glamour, glitz, love, and drama intact!

What is the story?

Hopeful singing talents Deena Jones, Lorrell Robinson, and Effie White are performing as The Dreamettes when ambitious agent Curtis Taylor, Jr. discovers them. Landing them a job as backup singers for the soul and rock 'n' roll sensation James 'Thunder' Early, he smartly begins to mold their rising career. However Deena and Effie come to blows when the former is lauded as the group's star for her beauty, rather than the full-figured and vocally more talented Effie, and the dream threatens to unravel as fast as it began.

Key Information

Run Time

Two hours and 30 minutes with one interval

Dates

Finished Feb 12, 2023

Creative

Directed by Sheldon Epps
Musical Direction by Abdul Hamid Royal
Choreography by Jeffrey Polk
Scenic Design by Kevin Depinet
Lighting Design by Jack Jacobs
Costume Design by Colleen Grady
Hair and Makeup Design by Jeff Knaggs
Sound Design by Andrew Harper

Reviews

Customer reviews

6 reviews, average rating: (3.8 Stars)

Carmel Putnam

Just Spectacular!

so much energy, wonderful music, voices and live orchestra -- audience is really part of the action! Really takes you back to the 60's and 70's - highly recommend that you go and see this! ... Read more

Rick Esparza

Wow!

Brilliant production with an exceptional cast, so moving and entertaining. I want to see it again and again! ... Read more

Reg Randall

Good

Enjoyed the show and not disappointed. Of course Efie was wonderful. Some fun comic elements. The sets were a little lackluster. Sometimes hard to understand lyrics. But overall really enjoyed. ... Read more
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