Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Dreamgirls Broadway Revival Postponed Beyond Fall 2026, Producers Say
Dreamgirls is a musical about three friends who become famous singers.
A new Broadway version was supposed to open in fall 2026.
That opening has been delayed.
The producers say they still plan to put on the show.
They have not chosen or announced a new theater, cast or dates.
Camille A. Brown will direct and choreograph it.
Jennifer Hudson, who played Effie White in the movie, is helping produce it.
The original musical opened in 1981 and helped make Jennifer Holliday famous.
The first Broadway revival of Dreamgirls will not open in fall 2026 as originally planned.
Producers said the production is still moving forward, but new dates have not been announced.
The future theater, cast and opening schedule remain unconfirmed.
Camille A. Brown is directing and choreographing the revival, following Michael Bennett’s work on the 1981 original.
Jennifer Hudson joined the producing team after starring as Effie White in the 2006 film adaptation.
- Who
- Producers Sonia Friedman Productions, Sue Wagner and John Johnson are developing the revival, with Camille A. Brown directing and choreographing; Jennifer Hudson is also part of the producing team.
- What
- The first-ever Broadway revival of Dreamgirls has been postponed beyond its planned fall 2026 opening.
- When
- The planned fall 2026 opening has been postponed; new dates have not been announced.
- Where
- Broadway; the specific theater has not been announced.
- Why
- Producers said schedules are evolving as the various elements of the major production come together.
Opening Delayed
Production Still Moving Forward
Project status
Opening Delayed
The revival will no longer open in fall 2026, and its new dates, theater and cast remain unconfirmed.
Production Still Moving Forward
Producers said the new Broadway production is absolutely moving forward despite the postponed opening.
Reason for the change
Opening Delayed
The production’s previously announced schedule is no longer in effect.
Production Still Moving Forward
Producers said schedules evolve as the various elements of a major Broadway production come together.
- Production
- Dreamgirls Broadway revival
- Original planned opening
- Fall 2026
- New opening date
- Not announced
- Director and choreographer
- Camille A. Brown
- Producing team
- Sonia Friedman Productions, Sue Wagner, John Johnson and Jennifer Hudson
- Original Broadway production
- Opened in 1981 and was directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett
- Source material
- The musical has a book and lyrics by Tom Eyen and music by Henry Krieger