Dreamgirls premiered on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre in New York City.
The musical Dreamgirls won the Tony Award for Best Musical, recognizing its critical success.
Announcement of the film adaptation of Dreamgirls, directed by Bill Condon and featuring a star-studded cast.
Dreamgirls the film, starring Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, and Eddie Murphy, was released in theaters.
Jennifer Hudson won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Dreamgirls.
Effie White, Deena Jones, and Lorrell Robinson form a singing group called The Dreamettes.
The Dreamettes audition for the record executive Curtis Taylor Jr. and get signed.
The Dreamettes release their first single, gaining initial popularity.
Curtis replaces the strong-voiced Effie White with the more commercially appealing Deena Jones as lead singer of the group.
The group changes their name to The Dreams to reflect their growing fame and new image.
The Dreams rise to national fame with their polished performances and chart-topping hits.
Effie is officially fired from The Dreams due to tensions and Curtis's control over the group.
Effie starts her solo career with the help of her husband and manager C.C. White.
Effie confronts Curtis and the Dreams during a performance, leading to a dramatic reunion moment.
The Dreams reach the height of their commercial success, performing at prestigious venues and releasing hits.
The Dreams go through internal conflicts but eventually reconcile before their final performances together.
