Jennifer Holliday is undeniably one of RampB and Broadway's greatest voices. Endowed with a commanding and irresistible voice, immeasurable range and artistry that few can rival, Holliday has long stood in a class by herself. The dynamic songstress' now legendary show-stopping, heart-wrenching performance of the torch ballad And I'm Telling You, I'm Not Going in the smash hit Broadway musical, Dreamgirls, made her a household name and introduced her big soulful voice to the world. Her portrayal of Effie Melody White, a role she co-created, not only brought theatergoers to their feet for eight performances a week, but also garnered her a Tony-Award for Best Actress in a Musical and her first Grammy-Award for Best RampB Female Vocalist. From Broadway to major TV appearances including Ellen, Ally McBeal and Touched By An Angel and half-a-dozen soundtrack credits, Jennifer Holliday is one of the most distinctive, enviable and revered voices in modern music.
- 12/13/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Dreamgirls is coming to the Ellington Theatre in Washington DC this December, with a very special performance by Jennifer Holliday for a special arts school.
Jennifer started her career on Broadway in the original production of the musical Dreamgirls in 1981 as Effie Melody White, and stayed in the role for four years. Her debut single – the Grammy Award-winning And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going from the show – was a smash hit, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.
Jennifer will perform in December as part of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts’ season of Dreamgirls, which runs from December 3-18. The Gala night will be held on December 9, and will raise money for the school’s mission to take ordinary urban kids with talent and turn them into both academic and artistic successes.
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Jennifer started her career on Broadway in the original production of the musical Dreamgirls in 1981 as Effie Melody White, and stayed in the role for four years. Her debut single – the Grammy Award-winning And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going from the show – was a smash hit, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart.
Jennifer will perform in December as part of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts’ season of Dreamgirls, which runs from December 3-18. The Gala night will be held on December 9, and will raise money for the school’s mission to take ordinary urban kids with talent and turn them into both academic and artistic successes.
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- 9/29/2010
- Look to the Stars
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