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ARTICLES RELATED TO Dreamgirls | | | |  Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia II - Dreamgirls - History
Dreamgirls - Original Broadway production.
The original Broadway production of Dreamgirls starred Jennifer Holliday as Effie White, Sheryl Lee Ralph as Deena Jones, Loretta Devine as Lorrell Robinson, Ben Harney as Curtis Taylor, Jr., Cleavant Derricks as James "Thunder" Early, and Obba Babatunde as C. C. White. Dreamgirls proved to be a star-making vehicle for several of its performers, particularly Holliday, whose performance ...
See also:Dreamgirls, Dreamgirls - Synopsis, Dreamgirls - History, Dreamgirls - Original Broadway production, Dreamgirls - The Dreams and The Supremes, Dreamgirls - 2006 feature film, Dreamgirls - Original Broadway production Tony awards and nominations, Dreamgirls - Awards, Dreamgirls - Nominations, Dreamgirls - External link Read more here: » Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia II - Dreamgirls - History |
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| | | | Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia - Musical theatre Musical theatre (sometimes, although less often than not, spelled theater rather than theatre) is a form of theatre combining music, songs, dance, and spoken dialogue. It is closely related to opera, frequently being distinguished by the use of popular music of various forms (and thus usually different instrumentation), the use of unaccompanied dialogue (though some musicals are entirely accompanied, such as Les Misérables, and some operas have spoken dialogue, such as Carmen ...
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| | | | Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia - Beyoncé Knowles Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas) is a popular American Contemporary R&B singer,songwriter, producer, and actress. She was the one of the founding members, the lead singer and chief songwriter for the singing group Destiny's Child.
Beyoncé Knowles is usually referred to only by her first name, which she uses as her stagename, but many in the news media refer to her by her full name. Her debut solo album, 2003's Dangerously in Love, topped both the R&B and Billboard 200 charts in ...
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| | | | Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia II - Musical theatre - History
Musical theatre - In the beginning.
The first theater piece that conforms to the modern conception of a musical is generally considered to be The Black Crook - with book by Charles M. Barras and musical adaptations by Giuseppe Operti - which premiered at Niblo's Gardens in New York on September 12, 1866. The production was a staggering five-and-a-half hours long, but despite its length kept theatergoers mesmerized enough to run for 474 performances.
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See also:Musical theatre, Musical theatre - Musical collaboration, Musical theatre - The authors, Musical theatre - History, Musical theatre - In the beginning, Musical theatre - Operetta, Musical theatre - The Roaring Twenties, Musical theatre - The Thirties, Musical theatre - The Golden Age 1940s/1950s/1960s, Musical theatre - More recent eras, Musical theatre - Famous composers/writers, Musical theatre - Famous choreographers, Musical theatre - Famous performers Read more here: » Musical theatre: Encyclopedia II - Musical theatre - History |
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| | | | Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia II - Jamie Foxx - Acting Bishop changed his name to "Jamie Foxx" as a hook to get more opportunities to perform at comedy clubs, and he became known for his appearances on comedic TV series, particularly when he joined the cast of In Living Color during the third season. In Living Color launched the careers of a number of comedians, including Jim Carrey and the Wayans brothers. When In Living Color was ended, Foxx was given his own show, The Jamie Foxx Show, which produced 100 episodes from 1996-2001 and still reruns in syndication. Foxx's film debut came in See also: Jamie Foxx, Jamie Foxx - Acting, Jamie Foxx - Music, Jamie Foxx - Filmography, Jamie Foxx - Discography, Jamie Foxx - Albums, Jamie Foxx - Guest appearances, Jamie Foxx - Singles Read more here: » Jamie Foxx: Encyclopedia II - Jamie Foxx - Acting |
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| | | | Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia II - 2006 in film - Films scheduled to be released in 2006 The following are two lists:
The first is a list of movies sorted by their release date
The second is a list of movies with no entered release date
This list is based on U.S. and Canadian release dates. If you are seeking release date information for a different country, check the appropriate page in that film's IMDB entry.
2006 in film - By release date.
Release dates:
"LR": Limited release in select cities
"WR": Wide-relea ...
See also:2006 in film, 2006 in film - Event timeline, 2006 in film - Timeline of future events, 2006 in film - Top grossing films, 2006 in film - Notable Deaths, 2006 in film - Wide-release movies, 2006 in film - January-March, 2006 in film - Other movies released, 2006 in film - Films scheduled to be released in 2006, 2006 in film - By release date, 2006 in film - No release date, 2006 in film - Sources Read more here: » 2006 in film: Encyclopedia II - 2006 in film - Films scheduled to be released in 2006 |
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| | | | Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia II - The Supremes - History
The Supremes - Origins.
In 1958, Florence Ballard – a junior high school student in the Detroit housing projects – met and became acquainted with Paul Williams and Eddie Kendricks, two members of a Detroit male singing group known as The Primes. Since Ballard herself also sang, the Primes' manager Milton Jenkins asked Florence in early 1959 to create a sister group called The Primettes. Ballard recruited her best friend Mary Wilson, who recruited classmate Diane Ross; Jenkins added Paul Williams' girlf ...
See also:The Supremes, The Supremes - History, The Supremes - Origins, The Supremes - Influences, The Supremes - Success, The Supremes - Impact, The Supremes - Name and personnel changes, The Supremes - Decline, The Supremes - Exit Diana Ross, The Supremes - The New Supremes, The Supremes - Epilogue, The Supremes - Works inspired by The Supremes, The Supremes - Awards and followers, The Supremes - Reunions, The Supremes - Personnel, The Supremes - Discography, The Supremes - US and UK top 10 hits and audio samples, The Supremes - Other samples, The Supremes - US and UK top ten albums Read more here: » The Supremes: Encyclopedia II - The Supremes - History |
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| | | | Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia II - 1987 in music - Top hits on record Spring
"The Final Countdown" - Europe
"Don't Dream It's Over" - Crowded House
"I Knew You Were Waiting for Me" - Aretha Franklin & George Michael
"Let's Go" - Wang Chung
"Midnight Blue" - Lou Gramm
"The Finer Things" - Steve Winwood
"Looking for a New Love" - Jody Watley
"(I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight" - Cutting Crew
"With or Without You" - U2
"Stone Love" - Kool & the Gang
"Heat of the Night" - Brya ...
See also:1987 in music, 1987 in music - Events, 1987 in music - Albums released, 1987 in music - Top hits on record, 1987 in music - Other Singles, 1987 in music - Published popular music, 1987 in music - Classical music, 1987 in music - Opera, 1987 in music - Musical theater, 1987 in music - Births, 1987 in music - Deaths, 1987 in music - Awards, 1987 in music - Grammy Awards, 1987 in music - Country Music Association Awards, 1987 in music - Eurovision Song Contest, 1987 in music - Charts, 1987 in music - List of No. 1 Hits, 1987 in music - KROQ Read more here: » 1987 in music: Encyclopedia II - 1987 in music - Top hits on record |
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| | | | Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia II - Destiny's Child - Final Destiny and The Future On June 13, 2005, it was announced the group will disband after their world tour ends in the fall of 2005. [1] It was decided that the split would occur after the very last concert in Vancouver, Canada. The group first appeared on MTV's Total Request Live on June 21, 2005 to officially confirm their split. Their management decided to document their final tour for a special farewell DVD to be released February 28, 2006.
The group released their greatest hits album, # 1's on October 25, 2005, [2][3], which includes three new song ...
See also:Destiny's Child, Destiny's Child - Early Career, Destiny's Child - Destiny's Child, Destiny's Child - The Writing's on the Wall, Destiny's Child - The New Girls, Destiny's Child - Rebirth of the Group, Destiny's Child - Survivor, Destiny's Child - Solo Projects After Survivor, Destiny's Child - Michelle Williams, Destiny's Child - Kelly Rowland, Destiny's Child - Beyoncé Knowles, Destiny's Child - Destiny Fulfilled, Destiny's Child - Final Destiny and The Future, Destiny's Child - Future For Early Members, Destiny's Child - Discography, Destiny's Child - Awards, Destiny's Child - Grammy Award History, Destiny's Child - Endorsements/Enterprising, Destiny's Child - Philanthropy, Destiny's Child - Miscellaneous, Destiny's Child - Tours, Destiny's Child - Books, Destiny's Child - DVDs, Destiny's Child - Records and Facts Read more here: » Destiny's Child: Encyclopedia II - Destiny's Child - Final Destiny and The Future |
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| | | | Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia II - Eddie Murphy - Post SNL career In 1982, Murphy made his big screen debut in the cop-buddy thriller 48 Hrs. alongside Nick Nolte. The movie was perhaps most notable for a scene involving Murphy (on a bet with Nolte) terrorizing a redneck bar. 48 Hrs. proved to be a smash hit when it was released in the Christmas season of 1982. Murphy and Nolte's comedic and antagonistic chemistry, alongside Murphy's believable performance as a streetwise convict aiding a bitter, aging cop, won over critics and audiences. 48 Hrs. is considered by some to be the origina ...
See also:Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy - Early life, Eddie Murphy - Stand-up comedy routines, Eddie Murphy - Saturday Night Live, Eddie Murphy - Post SNL career, Eddie Murphy - Singing career, Eddie Murphy - Career lulls, Eddie Murphy - Comeback and image makeover, Eddie Murphy - Filmography, Eddie Murphy - Discography Read more here: » Eddie Murphy: Encyclopedia II - Eddie Murphy - Post SNL career |
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| | | | Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia II - Musical theatre - History
Musical theatre - In the beginning.
The first theater piece that conforms to the modern conception of a musical is generally considered to be The Black Crook - with book by Charles M. Barras and musical adaptations by Giuseppe Operti - which premiered at Niblo's Gardens in New York on September 12, 1866. The production was a staggering five-and-a-half hours long, but despite its length kept theatergoers mesmerized enough to run for 474 performances. Hundreds of Musical Comedies were staged on Broadway in t ...
See also:Musical theatre, Musical theatre - Musical collaboration, Musical theatre - The authors, Musical theatre - History, Musical theatre - In the beginning, Musical theatre - Operetta, Musical theatre - The Roaring Twenties, Musical theatre - The Thirties, Musical theatre - The Golden Age 1940s/1950s/1960s, Musical theatre - More recent eras, Musical theatre - Famous composers/writers, Musical theatre - Famous choreographers, Musical theatre - Famous performers Read more here: » Musical theatre: Encyclopedia II - Musical theatre - History |
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| | | | Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia II - Mary Wilson singer - Biography
Mary Wilson singer - The Supremes.
Main article: The Supremes
Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard were good friends in junior high school with a mutual interest in singing. When Milton Jenkins, manager of male vocal group The Primes, decided to form a female spin-off called The Primettes, he recruited Ballard, who recruited Wilson. Wilson then recruited a new friend of hers, Diane Ross, and Jen ...
See also:Mary Wilson singer, Mary Wilson singer - Biography, Mary Wilson singer - The Supremes, Mary Wilson singer - Solo career, Mary Wilson singer - Later years, Mary Wilson singer - Discography, Mary Wilson singer - Albums, Mary Wilson singer - Singles, Mary Wilson singer - Autobiographies Read more here: » Mary Wilson singer: Encyclopedia II - Mary Wilson singer - Biography |
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| | | | Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia II - 1983 in music - Events The most long-term influential release of 1983 is probably Head over Heels by the Cocteau Twins, which sold poorly upon its initial release. In the ensuing years, the album's eclectic assortment of alternative rock, New Wave and synth pop influences became a cornerstone of later alternative rock groups, most especially in the United Kingdom, where the Cocteau Twins' mix of airy textures and breathless vocals (dream pop) mutated into genres like twee pop, space rock and shoegazing, and eventually hit mainstream success with ...
See also:1983 in music, 1983 in music - Events, 1983 in music - Albums released, 1983 in music - Top hits on record, 1983 in music - Published popular music, 1983 in music - Classical music, 1983 in music - Opera, 1983 in music - Musical theater, 1983 in music - Musical films, 1983 in music - Musical television, 1983 in music - Births, 1983 in music - Deaths, 1983 in music - Awards, 1983 in music - Grammy Awards, 1983 in music - Country Music Association Awards, 1983 in music - Eurovision Song Contest, 1983 in music - Charts, 1983 in music - List of No. 1 Hits, 1983 in music - KROQ Read more here: » 1983 in music: Encyclopedia II - 1983 in music - Events |
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| | | | Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia II - Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical - List of Winners Winners are in bold. Non-bold indicates a non-winning nomination.
Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical - 1940s.
1949 Kiss Me, Kate by Bella and Samuel Spewack
Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical - 1950s.
1950 South Pacific by Oscar Hammerstein and Joshua Logan
1951 Guys and Dolls by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
1952 Not Awarded
1953 Wonderful Town by Joseph Fiel ...
See also:Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical, Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical - List of Winners, Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical - 1940s, Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical - 1950s, Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical - 1960s, Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical - 1970s, Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical - 1980s, Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical - 1990s, Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical - 2000s, Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical - Multiple Winners Read more here: » Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical: Encyclopedia II - Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical - List of Winners |
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| | | | Dreamgirls: Encyclopedia II - 1981 in music - Chronological Table of US and UK Number One Hit Singles
"(Just Like) Starting Over" - John Lennon (1 week in 1980+ 2 weeks in 1981)
"The Tide Is High" - Blondie (1)
"Celebration" - Kool & The Gang (2)
"9 To 5" - Dolly Parton (2)
"I Love A Rainy Night" - Eddie Rabbitt (2)
"Keep On Loving You" REO Speedwagon (1)
"Rapture" - Blondie (2)
"Kiss On My List" - Daryl Hall & John Oates (3)
"Morning Train (9 To 5)" - Sheena Easton (2)
"Bette Davis Eyes" - Kim Carnes (9, best selling single of the year)
"Stars On 45 Medley" - ...
See also:1981 in music, 1981 in music - Events, 1981 in music - Albums released, 1981 in music - Chronological Table of US and UK Number One Hit Singles, 1981 in music - Other significant singles of the year, 1981 in music - Published popular music, 1981 in music - Classical music, 1981 in music - Opera, 1981 in music - Musical theater, 1981 in music - Musical films, 1981 in music - Births, 1981 in music - Deaths, 1981 in music - Awards, 1981 in music - Grammy Awards, 1981 in music - Country Music Association Awards, 1981 in music - Eurovision Song Contest, 1981 in music - Charts, 1981 in music - List of No. 1 Hits, 1981 in music - KROQ Read more here: » 1981 in music: Encyclopedia II - 1981 in music - Chronological Table of US and UK Number One Hit Singles |
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