Edison Public Library
Every week we celebrate the Great White Way with films that inspired or were inspired by Broadway!
1960s Detroit. Brimming with soul and emotion, The Dreamettes—a Detroit-based black vocal trio composed of lead singer Effie White and backup singers Deena Jones and Lorrell Robinson—are bent on fulfilling their big dream to conquer the top. And after a chance encounter with ambitious used car salesman Curtis Taylor Jr at an amateur talent show, The Dreamettes become backup singers for legendary R&B star Jimmy "Thunder" Early. This is a pivotal, make-or-break opportunity, and the girls are determined not to waste it.
Inspired by the 1981 stage musical Dreamgirls.
Music by Henry Krieger | Lyrics by Tom Eyen
Starring Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson and Jamie Foxx
Directed by Bill Condon
2006 | PG-13 | 2h 10m
The Main Library on Plainfield Avenue next to the Edison Train Station. The library offers an extensive children’s room, a Meeting Room/Event Space, and a dedicated Maker Space.