Dreamgirls, based not only on The Supremes but on other R&B acts such as The Shirelles, James Brown, and Jackie Wilson, follows a female singing trio called “The Dreams” on their way to stardom. The musical opened at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre on December 20, 1981 on Broadway and went on to win six Tony Awards.
Set in 1962, the original Broadway cast included Sheryl Lee Ralph, Vondie Curtis-Hall, and, of course, the inimitable Jennifer Holliday as Effie White. Here she is, in a performance that (even in poor video quality) will knock your socks off.
You write great blog posts. I love this collection. Great topic.
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Thank you, Julie! 💚💚💚
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What a voice she has. Took my breath away.
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Me too, John.
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I’m not at all familiar with this one. I didn’t see the movie, either. Looks like I missed something good. 🙂
Calen~
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No, Calen? It was a movie, too. I wish I could have seen the live performance!
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What memories. The Supremes were wonderful.
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Right, Jacqui?! We lived through fantastic musical times!
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I would have loved to see this on Broadway . . . Cheers, Denise
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Oh, me too, Denise!
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Loved this! Thank you!
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Thanks! Lots more to come!
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Nice, I’m reminded of the documentary; 20 Feet From Stardom.
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Lalala!
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Love to wake up to Music, something to smile about on this rainy day !!! Nice job Martha, especially since my Hawks lost last night in OT 😦
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Music can do so much good! 🎶🎶🎶
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You’ll never know how much !!! It is one of the greatest gifts 🎁… Blessing Martha love ❤️ you challenge ❤️
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I loved the movie. Never saw the play. I still remember an argument I got into with someone back in the 70’s about the father of Diana Ross’s daughter. I said Barry Gordy. They were in denial. When I got back from my lunch break my friend told me that a co-worker who was in the lunch area was married to Diana’s first cousin. Oops.
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Didn’t Berry Gordy father at least one? I thought so…
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I bet I saw it 10 times. $10.00 standing room tickets back in the days!!!
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So lucky, Kate. I’d have loved to see it!
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You’re rocking this challenge, Martha! What a delight!
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This was a good theme, Kim, and plenty more coming ❤🎶❤
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I never saw Dreamgirls (always meant to!) but now I’m more inspired. What a great clip. These women were amazing! Angelica French
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I never did, either. We should at least watch the movie!
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Thank you, Kristin!
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An AtoZ salute to you. Glad to see you back this year with entertaining theme 🙂
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