Dreamgirls Broadway Revival Delayed Indefinitely

The upcoming Broadway revival of the musical Dreamgirls has been postponed from its originally planned fall 2026 debut. Producers have confirmed the show is still moving forward, but schedules have shifted, necessitating a delay. Specifics regarding a new opening date, cast members, and the venue have not yet been released.

This production features new direction and choreography by Camille A. Brown, taking over from the original 1981 staging. The musical, with book and lyrics by Tom Eyen and music by Henry Krieger, tells the fictionalized story of a singing trio inspired by The Supremes.

Last February, Jennifer Hudson, an Academy Award winner for her role in the film adaptation, was announced as part of the producing team. The story centers on the rise of the Dreamettes, a Chicago singing group, and their journey through fame, drawing parallels to the careers of Diana Ross, Florence Ballard, and Mary Wilson, with the character Curtis Taylor Jr. based on Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr.