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# Oscar-winning ‘Dreamgirls’ star Jennifer Hudson signs on as a producer of the Broadway revival
- URL: https://www.broadwaynews.com/oscar-winning-dreamgirls-star-jennifer-hudson-signs-on-as-a-producer-of-the-broadway-revival/
- Published: 2026-02-11T22:39:41.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-11T22:39:41.000Z
- Description: Camille A. Brown is directing and choreographing the new Main Stem staging of the 1981 musical.
- Author: Jim McDermott
- Tags: Producing, Dreamgirls, News, Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Effie White in the 2006 film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Dreamgirls,” has signed on as a producer of the Broadway revival. The [previously announced](https://www.broadwaynews.com/dreamgirls-will-return-to-broadway-in-2026-with-camille-a-brown-as-director-choreographer/) production, to be directed by Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, is set to open in the fall of 2026 at a venue to be announced.

“Twenty years ago, my life changed forever because of a film called ‘Dreamgirls,’” Hudson said in a statement. “I am beyond honored to join the extraordinary producing team behind this special, newly reimagined Broadway revival.”

“Dreamgirls” is Hudson’s third Broadway producing credit, following [“Smash”](https://www.broadwaynews.com/jennifer-hudson-joins-producing-team-of-broadway-bound-smash/) and “A Strange Loop,” for which she won a Tony Award. 

Hudson has also performed on Broadway. She played Shug Avery in the 2015 Tony-winning revival of “The Color Purple.” 

Hudson joins previously announced “Dreamgirls” producers Sonia Friedman Productions, Sue Wagner and John Johnson.

Originally directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett, “Dreamgirls” features a book and lyrics by Tom Eyen and music by Henry Krieger. The musical follows the ups and downs of an all-Black, female singing group called the Dreams.

Further creative team and other information about the upcoming “Dreamgirls” revival will be announced.