DREAM GIRLS
LONETREE ARTS CENTER: OCT. 19 – 29
DREAMGIRLS opened on Broadway in 1981 with music by Henry Krieger and lyrics and book by Tom Eyen. It follows the journey of a black female singing trio from Chicago called the Dreams, which closely resembles that of The Supremes. Nominated for thirteen Tony Awards, it won six. Jennifer Holliday received the Tony for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical.
The current production now on view at Lonetree Arts Center, is directed by Kenny Moten, who also directs the smash FIDDLER ON THE ROOF currently on view at BDT Stage.
It’s choreographed by nationally acclaimed choreographer Christopher Page-Sanders, who helmed last season’s magnificent production of "Sophisticated Ladies" at Vintage Theatre in Aurora. The show features Denver favorites, Trent Hines as Music Director and Mary Louise Lee as Vocal Coach.
Shena Renee is an explosion of passionate talent in the role of Effie White. Her singing of “And I am Telling You I’m Not Going” blows the roof right off the theatre! This performance alone is worth the price of the ticket!!! Astounding!
Brian Boyd is superb as ambitious Curtis Tayor, Jr. Mr. Boyd is at his best “Steppin’ to the Bad Side” as well as with his smooth vocals, “Only the Beginning” and “When I First Saw You.”
Lawrence Flowers is a turbo-charged Jimmy! His singing of “Fake Your Way to the Top” thrills. Upon exiting the theatre I found myself wishing to get to see this fine actor perform the role of Jefferson in HAMILTON. Magnificent!
Amazing singing “One Night Only,” Fairin Moon Hightower is a sparkler as Deena Jones.
The ensemble includes such up-and-coming stars as Kong Vang (Miners Alley’s “HAIR”) and Jalen Gregory(Vintage Theatre’s “Sophisticated Ladies.”)
The minimal scenic design by Kevin Nelson Illuminated by Jonathan Dunkel’s mood-altering lighting design amazes!
Max Silverman’s sound design delivers the ear-pleasing goods to perfection.
Emily Valley’s costume design provides so much sparkling glitz it’s nearly blinding!
Run to get a ticket!
For tickets go online at lonetreeartscenter.org
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