Dreamgirls announced for Sunderland Empire in first ever UK tour

Featuring the classic songs And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going, Listen and One Night Only which featured in the hit film starring Beyoncé, the musical will make its North East debut at the Empire from January 12-23, 2021.

This new production of Dreamgirls had its critically acclaimed West End Premiere in December 2016 at London’s Savoy Theatre, 35 years on from opening on Broadway.

It tells the story of The Dreams - Effie, Lorrell and Deena - three talented young singers in the turbulent 1960s, a revolutionary time in American music history.

Join the three friends as they embark upon a musical rollercoaster ride through a world of fame, fortune and the ruthless realities of show

business, testing their friendships to the very limit.

In 2006, Dreamgirls was adapted into an Oscar-winning motion picture starring Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Eddie Murphy and Jamie Foxx.

Casting for the Dreamgirls UK tour will be announced soon.

This award winning production is directed and choreographed by Olivier and Tony Award-winning Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Mean Girls, Disney’s Aladdin and Something Rotten!), with Set and Costume Design by Tim Hatley, Lighting Design by Hugh Vanstone, Sound Design by Richard Brooker, Hair Design by Josh Marquette and Music Supervision by Nick Finlow.

The on sale date for tickets to the Sunderland Empire dates will be announced soon. For shows heading to the Empire in 2020 see here.