Move over, Hamilton — the Dreamgirls are about to reclaim the spotlight. The iconic musical is officially making a Broadway comeback in Fall 2026, and this isn’t just another revival. Producers are calling it a “full re-imagining” of the show that made theater history back in 1981.
The big headline? Camille A. Brown — the five-time Tony nominee behind Choir Boy and for colored girls… — will be directing and choreographing. It’s her Broadway directorial debut, and insiders are already buzzing that she’s planning to flip the script in bold new ways.
But here’s where it gets wild: the production has launched a global talent search for the three leading ladies — Effie, Deena, and Lorrell. Open auditions are hitting cities all over the world: New York, L.A., Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit, Miami, London, Toronto, Mexico City, Amsterdam, Rome, Paris… basically, if you’ve got pipes, they want to hear you. And producers say all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds are welcome.
The original Dreamgirls made stars out of Jennifer Holliday, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Loretta Devine — and gave us the legendary “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.” Now, nearly 45 years later, the stage is set to discover a brand-new generation of powerhouse performers.
Details on the Broadway theatre, casting, and ticket sales are still top secret — but expect an avalanche of buzz as soon as the first auditions go viral. And yes, fans are already speculating whether any OG Dreamgirls or even Jennifer Hudson from the Oscar-winning film will pop up for cameos.
Bottom line: Dreamgirls is back, bigger than ever. Start warming up those vocal cords, because this Broadway revival might just make a superstar out of someone who’s reading this right now.
