I AM CHANGING

ShoWest has named Jennifer Hudson ShoWest "Female Star of Tomorrow," it was announced today by Mitch Neuhauser, co-managing director of the event that will be held March 13-16, 2006, in Las Vegas. The musical opens in theatres nationwide on Dec. 22, 2006. "We are thrilled to honor the multi-talented Jennifer Hudson," said Neuhauser. "In her motion picture debut, Hudson is sure to delight audiences with her portrayal of Effie in the upcoming big-screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical 'Dreamgirls.' With her combination of acting and singing talent, Jennifer has the star qualities that promise her a bright future in Hollywood. ShoWest is the largest annual convention for the motion picture industry. It is the only international gathering devoted exclusively to the movie business and the single largest international gathering of motion picture professionals and theatre owners in the world. Source: showest via imdb board

And You, And You, And You, Your Gonna Love Me

The amazing Jennifer Holiday's 1982 Tony Awards performance of "And I am Telling You" is so powerful that I almost cried from feeling Effie's anguish. It was in her voice, her movement, every expression in her face oozed pain. Let's just say it's heavy stuff. The woman just knows how to work that voice. Anyway, somone has kindly uploaded this classic piece of music theater on youtube.com for everyone's enjoyment. The link is posted below. Enjoy! It's All Over/And I am Telling You- 1982 Tony Awards featuring original cast via youtube.com

I know it's been a while but new information has not been pouring in. However, I was able to get links to some rare Dreamgirls footage. The original Dreamgirls sing meldeys from the play and Jennifer Holiday belts "And I am telling You" There is also an interview with Ms. Sheryl Lee Raplh, Loretta Divine and much more. Just follow the links. Enjoy! 1998 Tony Awards Some awards show DG medley Dreamgirls on BET News mini concert clip