Bet You Didn’t Know: Secrets Behind The Making Of “Dreamgirls”

October 15th, 2012 - By Veronica Wells

Source: givememyremote.com

You know when it comes to seeing black faces in the [mainstream] arts, particularly on Broadway and on the big screen, opportunities are few and far between. And when we have a piece of work that is impeccably done, like the Broadway musical Dreamgirls, you don’t want to ruin the classic by making a terrible remake. Which is why it took a very long time to get Dreamgirls into the theaters. But it finally happened. See how it went down.

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  • curlyBoo

    Whitney would have played a PERFECT Deena!!! Beyonce’s needs acting lessons-but she did SLAY listen!!!!

  • LaBiss

    The best thing about this movie in my opinion is the staging; the special effects at the “reunion” scene were spectacular, and of course the singing and choreography. The exec producers/producer did a great job with what they brought to the table, esp. with J Hud.

  • jeighjoans

    I saw the original play in ’83 at the Paramount Theater in Oakland.. it was fantastic.. and I saw this movie in a crowded San Francisco Theater.. it was also fantastic.. the remarkable thing was that the movie had a live feeling just like a play. People were applauding after each performance like it was a live show. It was great.

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/NMJYFT6OYFTITFMJ2WJVBV2FAA Rehana

    I don’t think I could’ve seen anyone else besides J. Hud play Effie, and
    I love me some Kelly Price, child! But when Jennifer sang “And I Am
    Telling You”, BABBBBBBBYYYY!!!!! I
    am beautiful woman and I love good man…..inter racial romance is my dream… so I
    joined —blackwhitePlanet.С0M—–it’s where to- connect with
    beautiful and excellent people!
    I didn’t like Jamie Foxx as Curtis and always thought Terrence Howard would have killed that role.

    I saw the movie twice and both times there was applause after
    Jennifer’s AIATY. Never experienced that in a movie theater before or
    since.

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  • dang

    Whitney would’ve SLAYED the part Deena! She would’ve brought the attitude and stronger vocals that bey doesn’t have(no shade) I was actually able to see the Broadway show and deena was a beast. Just imagine the scene where they all gang up on Effie, now put Whitney in with the “Waiting to exhale” attitude. I’m a fan of Beyonce as a performer( she does the dang thing) but her acting is weak.(emotionless, forced, peicey)

  • UghReallyTho

    Why am I not surprised about what Beyonce did to be in the movie. She is SOOOO thirsty for attention and it’s sad. She’s the most thirsty artist ever

  • Blayke_Love

    The movie was really good. I enjoyed everyone and the roll they played. The only disappointment was after the movie came out. Black WOMEN mad it a competition with Beyonce and Jennifer. Why? Two different rolls and Bey played her part well. You never get that with White actresses…. really sad.

  • D Boner

    One tiny tidbit you missed: They shot a sex scene with Jennifer and Jamie’s characters, but later cut it out. I remember seeing it on Oprah’s special “Dreamgirls” show. Hmm……wonder why.

  • ijs

    loved this movie even tho i was dragged to the theater lol I think usher wouldnt have been horrible, he wouldve had the singing and dancing down. i think terrance would have been great

  • TRUTH IS

    The last point wasnt a secret since BeDesperate was doing all the press about her and parading like she is the star of the show and deserves and Oscar. I was happy when JHud won and got all the attention cus Jhud could act and singe better then Betacky

    • Blayke_Love

      I realize its easy for folks to be on the bandwagon to HATE on this woman for reasons only black women put out there. But If you know anything about making movies and promoting a movie…THAT IS NOT BEYONCE’s DECISION, The prducers decided who would get the movie buzz. During that time, and NOW Beyonce is the BIGGER celebrity. Also, you cant RE WRITE DREAM GIRLS. Beyonce did not have the starring role, Jennifer played EFFIE. So your HOOD-OLOGY is really ignorant.

      • TRUTH IS

        And the outcome….JHud was the bigger star….we didn’t hear Jhud talking about her lip injections…any press was good press for the movie from anyone. To bad Beytacky cannot make decisions for herself and needs to be “handled” She is a fembot. And she did have the starring role hence her being a nominee for Best actress….you are the hoodlum defending BeDesperate without pay….dolt!!

  • kierah

    Whitney should have had a negotiator like Beyonce. Bey knew she couldn’t sing “And I’m Telling You,” but she got permission to get another powerhouse song in the second half of the movie. That’s where “Listen” came from.
    And sorry Veronica, but Andre 3000 can not act. (Didn’t you see “Idlewild?”)

  • Vandellish

    This is my 3rd favorite musical of all time after ‘Stormy Weather’ and ‘The Five Heartbeats’.

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/NCIQXQOHZNTKR2VJ6MEV64COIY Monica

    I didn’t like Jamie Foxx as Curtis and always thought Terrence Howard would have killed that role.

    I saw the movie twice and both times there was applause after
    Jennifer’s AIATY. Never experienced that in a movie theater before or
    since. I
    am beautiful woman and I love good man…..inter racial romance is my dream… so I
    joined —blackwhitePlanet.С0M—–it’s where to- connect with
    beautiful and excellent people!I still don’t know how Jennifer Hudson won an Oscar for her role. I
    enjoyed the movie but I definitely don’t feel it was Oscar material.

  • Reese

    I still don’t know how Jennifer Hudson won an Oscar for her role. I enjoyed the movie but I definitely don’t feel it was Oscar material.

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    • Reese

      It works but you will put the weight right back on, like within a few days or weeks.

    • http://twitter.com/kishakeesh Kisha

      Its a good way to jump start your weight lost but like @reese said you’ll put it back on if you don’t work out and diet afterwards

    • Vandellish

      I’ve done this Lemonade Fast for almost 14 years and I’ll tell you it’s not meant to be a diet. It is actually a cleanse. It is intended to cleanse the colon and the blood. As the poster below has mentioned if it is done correctly, you will lose weight but then most of the weight will be gained again in a matter of weeks.
      People should also know that this Lemonade Fast must be eased into and eased out of. You can’t eat a steak dinner one day and then go on the fast the next. Ease into the diet with fruits, salads, and lighten your food intake before you start. Then after the diet is finished slowly get back into your regular food intake.
      If you’re looking for an actual diet then try the GM diet and after that incorporate Atkins. Those diets not only work when paired with exercise, they will also change the way you eat period.

  • Papillon

    I didn’t like Jamie Foxx as Curtis and always thought Terrence Howard would have killed that role.

    I saw the movie twice and both times there was applause after Jennifer’s AIATY. Never experienced that in a movie theater before or since.

  • http://twitter.com/MsRedboneBrite Tee Elyse

    I think this movie was cast PERFECTLY!! I don’t think I could’ve seen anyone else besides J. Hud play Effie, and I love me some Kelly Price, child! But when Jennifer sang “And I Am Telling You”, BABBBBBBBYYYY!!!!! Whoooooooo, I KNOW that’s how she got that part!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/cecelia.williams.54 Cecelia Williams

    Love this movie.