'Dreamgirls' is coming back to Broadway after over 40 years
Producers for the show, which first took the stage back in 1981, will conduct a worldwide star search for the main cast.
September 15, 2025
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Once upon a dreamgirl
Being voted off American Idol may have been her ticket to Oscar gold. Jennifer Hudson has arrived. And you, and you, and you, you're going to love her.
December 4, 2006
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Sheryl Lee Ralph's 'Dreamgirls' Role Shaped Her Destiny as an HIV and LGBTQ+ Activist
Ralph, one of our Advocates of the Year, recently said, "nobody ever mentioned the fact that we lost a third of our original [Dreamgirls] company to AIDS."
October 26, 2023
Billy Porter's New Album Inspired by Babs
The Kinky Boots star does Dreamgirls and duets with Cyndi Lauper on Billy's Back on Broadway.
March 6, 2014
No, no, no, no way
Oscar turns its golden back on Dreamgirls' and Volver's gay fans--but it's an interesting year for the lesbians.
January 23, 2007
Jennifer Holliday Cancels Inauguration Performance
One of the original Dreamgirls shocked and saddened her fans when she signed on to sing at Friday's inauguration. Thankfully, she had a change of heart.
January 14, 2017
'And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going...'
Even before its highly anticipated opening, the glitz-and-glam celluloid fest known as Dreamgirls was already blasting headlines left, right, and center. But let's not forget who created this project--Michael Bennett.
January 9, 2007
Gay faves Hudson, Streep, Dench, and Mirren nab noms
Dreamgirls led Academy Awards contenders Tuesday, with Golden Globe winner and Advocate cover girl Jennifer Hudson (pictured) honored for her turn as Effie. Babel and The Queen also nabbed multiple nods.
January 23, 2007
Jennifer Hudson Takes Back Her Spotlight
Whether you first fell in love with Jennifer Hudson on American Idol or it took you until her Oscar-winning turn in Dreamgirls to jump on the bandwagon, there's no denying that the sassy girl with the big voice has a huge gay following. Now, after years of waiting, Hudson is getting back to what she does best... with her self-titled, debut album.
September 26, 2008
'Babel' leads Golden Globes with seven nods
The multinational ensemble drama Babel led Golden Globe contenders Thursday with seven nominations, including best dramatic picture and acting honors for Brad Pitt and Rinko Kikuchi.
December 14, 2006
Sheryl Lee Ralph recognized for her dedication to LGBTQ+ rights and HIV and AIDS advocacy
The acclaimed actor will receive the Champion Award from the LGBTQ+ education nonprofit GLSEN.
October 18, 2024