Henry Krieger
Henry Krieger
Henry Krieger began composing for Off-Off-Broadway in his twenties. Soon, collaborations with Tom Eyen and Broadway director/producer/choreographer Michael Bennett led to a workshop production of what was originally entitled Big Dreams. After several workshops, numerous rewrites, and an out-of-town tryout in Boston, Dreamgirls came to Broadway in 1981 and was nominated for thirteen Tony Awards (including Best Score), winning six. One song, "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going," became a top hit, and others became popular as well. Twenty-five years later, the film version of Dreamgirls, directed by Bill Condon and starring Eddie Murphy, Jamie Foxx and Beyonce, was released and the soundtrack became a number-one album.
Mr. Krieger also composed the scores to The Tap Dance Kid (1983-85) with Robert Lorick, and the acclaimed Side Show (1997-98), written with Bill Russell and directed and choreographed by Robert Longbottom.
Oscar nominations: "Listen," "Love You, I Do" and "Patience" for Best Original Song. Grammy awards: Cast Album of Dreamgirls and “Love You, I Do” for Best Song in a Motion Picture. Tony nominations: Side Show and Dreamgirls for Best Score. Henry lives in Manhattan’s West Village.
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Dreamgirls
Henry Krieger, Tom Eyen
Full-Length Musical, DramaDreamgirls
Full-Length Musical, Drama / 4w, 4m plus ensemble
A sweeping and inspirational journey through 20th century American pop music, Dreamgirls chronicles one Motown group's rise from obscurity to superstardom.
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Side Show (2014 Broadway Revival)
Henry Krieger, Bill Russell
Full-Length Musical, DramaSide Show (2014 Broadway Revival)
Full-Length Musical, Drama / 7w, 14m
Based on the lives of the legendary Hilton twins, Daisy and Violet, Side Show follows the sisters' heartwarming search for love and acceptance amidst the spectacle of fame. This version is the updated book and score from the 2014 revival.
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Side Show (Concert Version)
Henry Krieger, Bill Russell
Full-Length Musical, DramaSide Show (Concert Version)
Full-Length Musical, Drama / 4w, 7m plus ensemble
A concert adaptation of the hit musical based on the lives of the legendary Hilton twins, Daisy and Violet, conjoined twins who search for love and acceptance amidst the spectacle of fame.
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Side Show (1997 Broadway Version)
Henry Krieger, Bill Russell
Full-Length Musical, DramaSide Show (1997 Broadway Version)
Full-Length Musical, Drama / 9w, 13m
Based on the life story of the legendary Hilton twins, Daisy and Violet, Side Show follows the sisters' heartwarming search for love and acceptance amidst the spectacle of fame.
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Dreamgirls
Henry Krieger, Tom Eyen
Full-Length Musical, DramaDreamgirls
Full-Length Musical, Drama / 4w, 4m plus ensemble
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Side Show (2014 Broadway Revival)
Henry Krieger, Bill Russell
Full-Length Musical, DramaSide Show (2014 Broadway Revival)
Full-Length Musical, Drama / 7w, 14m
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Side Show (1997 Broadway Version)
Henry Krieger, Bill Russell
Full-Length Musical, DramaSide Show (1997 Broadway Version)
Full-Length Musical, Drama / 9w, 13m
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