*The beloved musical “Dreamgirls” is set to return to Broadway in fall 2026, with Jennifer Hudson stepping in as a producer on the revival.
“This fall, Dreamgirls is coming back to Broadway for the very first time since its open 45 years ago in 1981,” Hudson shared on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” per VIBE. “Now, it’s being reimagined for a whole new generation, which I am so excited about. Now, I finally get to tell you that I am a producer on the team for the revival of this iconic musical! There’s going to be so much more to share in time, but I’ve been having so much fun working with this amazing team, and I cannot wait to share the incredible production this fall.”
The revival will be directed and choreographed by five-time Tony nominee Camille A. Brown, known for her work on musicals including “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Gypsy.” The story will follow a Black female singing trio navigating fame and ambition, honoring the spirit of the original production while presenting a modernized vision for contemporary audiences. In preparation for the show, producers launched a global casting search to find the three lead performers.
“Dreamgirls” originally debuted in 1981, starring Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jennifer Holliday, and Loretta Devine. The show earned 13 Tony nominations, winning six, including Best Lead Actor, Best Lead Actress, and Best Choreography. Its legacy continued with a 2016 West End run and a 2006 film adaptation featuring Jennifer Hudson, Beyoncé, Jamie Foxx, and Eddie Murphy, for which Hudson won an Academy Award.
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Dates and casting announcements for the Broadway revival have not yet been released, but anticipation is already building for what promises to be a reimagined celebration of this classic musical.
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