Music by Henry Krieger Book and Lyrics by Tom Eyen
Directed by Victoria Bussert
Based on the show business aspirations and successes of R&B acts such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, James Brown and others, DREAMGIRLS tells the story of an up-and-coming 1960s female singing group called "The Dreams" and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fo
rtune. The 2006 film adaptation won Jennifer Hudson an Oscar for her portrayal of Effie White, particularly, in her raw, passionate performance of the musical's signature song "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going." DREAMGIRLS premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theater on December 20, 1981 and played for 1,521 performances, winning six Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards. This performance is supported by WKSU 89.7 FM. Directed by Victoria Bussert^
Choreographed by Gregory Daniels^
Music Directed by Rob Kovacs
Set and Costume Design by Russ Borski, 2011 Cain Park Theater Artistic Director
Lighting Design by Jeff Herrmann
Sound Design by Richard Ingraham
Stage Managed by Will Brandstetter*
Assistant Stage Managed by Jakob Plummer
^member, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
Adrianna M. Cleveland (Effie White)
Ciara Renee* (Deena Jones)
Colleen Longshaw* (Lorrell Robinson)
Rod Lawrence* (Curtis Taylor Jr.) Kyle Primous* (James "Thunder" Early)
Antwaun Holley (C.C. White)
Alicia Reece (Michelle Morris)
Darryl Lewis* (Marty Madison)
Jay Ellis, Deja M. Foster, Joel Furr, Shawn Herb, Anna Martine, Lynford Martin Parries, David Robbins, Mack Shrilla, Taresa Willingham
*member, Actors Equity Association
