#imperial theatre
December 20 1981, The musical “Dreamgirls” opened on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre. The show was based on the careers of the Supremes.
Starring Jennifer Holliday, Obba Babatunde, Cleavant Derricks, Loretta Devine, Ben Harney, and Sheryl Lee Ralph, the musical follows the story of a young female singing trio from Chicago get their big break at an amateur competition and begin singing backup vocals for James “Thunder” Early. However, things begin to spin out of control when their agent, Curtis Taylor, Jr., makes Deena and not Effie, the star of what will become known as “The Dreams.”
Dreamgirls went on to do 1521 performances with 1 revival performance in 2001. There has been a movie based on this musical that stars
Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Danny Glover, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, Keith Robinson, and Sharon Leal.
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Ramin today with Alfie Boe. Pic from Alfie’s instagram.
Great to meet up with Ramin Karimloo today. Looking forward to spending more time in NY with my old buddy.
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New video from Ramin’s Instagram!
“New costume addition to keep things fresh right up till the end of my run. Original design by Hadley Karimloo, aka … My son. #246bow1 #lesmisbway #lesmizbway”
A “Look Down” the backstage stairwell on stage right of the Imperial Theatre. Photo by maxgordonphotography.
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Dennis Moench and Adam Monley at their dressing room stations preparing for the show. Photo by maxgordonphotography.
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Cliff Saunders in his dressing room before transforming into Thenardier. Photo by maxgordonphotography.
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A view of the Barricade from the wings as the Students take their positions. Photo by maxgordonphotography.
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Ramin Karimloo shares in a light hearted conversation backstage with his dresser, Lyle Jones. Photo by maxgordonphotography.
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Arbender J. Robinson onstage as the Company gathers for the top of the show. Photo by maxgordonphotography.
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Dennis Moench perfecting the “messy hair” look for life as a Convict in the Prologue. Photo by maxgordonphotography.
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Samantha Hill and Ramin Karimloo leave the stage after the curtain call. Photo by maxgordonphotography.
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Ramin Karimloo gets a helping hand with a costume piece from dresser Lyle Jones. Photo by maxgordonphotography.
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Weston Wells Olson mics up in the basement of the Imperial by the Sound Department. Photo by maxgordonphotography.
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A rare glimpse of the Imperial Theatre’s upstage wall behind the LES MIZ set. Photo by maxgordonphotography.
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