Dreamgirls is a Tony Award-winning stage musical chronicling the meteoric rise of The Dreams, an African American female singing trio, in the turbulent music industry of the 1960s and 1970s. Led by the powerhouse vocals of Effie White, the group faces trials and triumphs as they navigate the complexities of fame, love, and betrayal under the management of the ambitious Curtis Taylor Jr. Tensions escalate within the group as Curtis manipulates their path to success, leading to a dramatic showdown that tests their bonds of friendship and resilience.