DREAMGIRLS is a show about a time in American musical history when what is called rhythm and blues blended with other styles of popular music creating a new American sound.  Act One is set in the fabulous sixties-a time when we were still screaming at Elvis and listening to the Beatles, but were dancing to the new beat of countless girl and boy groups like The Supremes, The Marvelettes, The Temptations and The Shirelles.

DREAMGIRLS is not just about the singing and the dancing and the performing. The play is also about the behind-the-scenes reality of the entertainment industry-the business part of show business that made possible this cultural phenomenon. Act Two shows the creation and the arrival of disco. The subject matter of this play deals with a musical contribution to America of such importance that only now – two decades later – are we beginning to understand.   -Michael Bennett
 

Winner of 6 Tony Awards and 4 Drama Desk Awards

Book and Lyrics by Tom Eyer
Music by Henry Krieger
Original Broadway Production Directed and Choreographed by Michael Bennett
Produced on Broadway by Michael Bennett, Robert Avian, Geffen Records and The Shubert Organization

Generously sponsored by:  Citizens Bank

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Directed by:  Lawrence Thelen

Choreographer:  Todd Underwood

Musical Director:  Mike Morris

Stage Manager:

Set Design:

Lighting Design:  Marcus Abbott

Costume Design:  Njaye Olds

Hair Design:

* member of Actors Equity

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Join us for an opening night reception with the cast following the Friday, August 9 performance.  Light refreshments will be served.

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Free Summer Tent Events!

Casual, pre-theatre events from 6:30pm during select Wednesdays throughout the summer.  Themed around each production, there will be food, drinks, music, promotions and competitions at each event.  All events are free for theatre ticket holders to enjoy!  Can’t decide when to attend a production?  Well, we just made it easy for you.

 
Wednesday, August 14 - Ladies Night features bubbly for the ladies and special promotions

Wednesday, August 21 - Wine Tasting provided by Shore Discount Liquors, Deep River

Wednesday, August 28  - Mother, Daughter and BFF’s Night – special ticket prices for Mom & Daughter and all your besties!

Tent events are sponsored by Guilford Savings Bank

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Purchase tickets on line now, please follow this link. Tickets can also be purchased by calling our box office on 860.767.7318.

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