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“And I am telling you… you’re going to love this show.”

The original Broadway production opened at the Imperial Theatre on December 20, 1981. Directed by the legendary Michael Bennett (of A Chorus Line fame), the production was a technical marvel. Bennett utilized a sophisticated system of "towers"—mobile set pieces that glided across the stage to create seamless transitions between concert halls, recording studios, and hotel rooms. This kinetic energy mirrored the frenetic pace of the music industry itself. dreamgirls