Celebrating 40 Years of Dreamgirls!

On December 20, 1981, Dreamgirls debuted at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway!

Just in time for the holiday season, theatergoers were treated to a rousing musical about stardom, betrayal and forgiveness. 

The musical's success made newcomer, Jennifer Holliday, a house-hold name and catapulted her - and her voice - to stardom!

Contributing to the musical's collaborative success was my very own Dad who worked on the production as a stagehand. 

The broadway musical spun off many incarnations, including several stage productions throughout the world and even a movie version in 2006 starring Beyonce.

In 1982, Dreamgirls racked up several Tony nominations and awards! 

Take a peek at the clip below and watch Jennifer Holliday's unforgettable performance on the Tony Awards, followed by acceptance speeches from well-deserved cast members. 

To this day, Dreamgirls is still captivating audiences. The most recent production was held at Baltimore's Center Stage from November 16 through December 19 

Here's a still shot from the film version of Dreamgirls in 2006, with Jennifer Hudson in the role that Holliday made famous.

Dreamgirls in Korea? Click the video below and see how the Korean's represent this American production!

Happy 40th Anniversary Dreamgirls!