Miss Holliday changed Broadway history with her show-stopping, wig-snatching, Grammy and Tony award-winning performance as Effie in Dreamgirls”
— Andii Viveros

ABOUT JENNIFER HOLLIDAY

Awards

1982 Theatre Awards Outstanding Broadway Debut – Dreamgirls

1982 Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical – Dreamgirls

1982 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical – Dreamgirls

1983 Grammy Award Best Female Performance, Rhythm & Blues – “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” from Dreamgirls

1985 Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance, Gospel – “Come Sunday”
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Thirty years ago, Miss Holliday’s 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 that she co-created, not only brought theatergoers to their feet for 8 performances a week but also garnered her a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical and her first Grammy Award for Best R&B Female Vocalist.

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Dec72023

The Broadway Tenors: Tis The Season

Time: 19:30
Location: City Opera House, Traverse City, MI
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The Broadway Tenors bring the greatest Holiday songs to life in this concert. From the classic The Christmas Song, Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire to the newly classic All I Want For Christmas is You, the concert is overflowing with the most popular songs of the Holiday Season.

Dec222023

An Unforgettable Evening with Priscilla Presley

Time: 20:00
Location: Knuckleheads: 2715. Rochester St. Kansas City, Mo 64120
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Priscilla Presley is finally telling HER story of the years with the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.

Dec302023

Free Fallin: The Tom Petty Concert Experience

Time: 20:00
Location: Motor City Casino (Sound Board). 2901 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48201-2907 USA
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Tom Petty’s greatest hits that You all know and love. Sing along as we pay tribute to one of the greatest songwriters in rock music!

Jan202024

An Intimate Evening with Priscilla Presley

Time: 19:00
Location: Rome Capitol Theatre: 220 West Dominick Street Rome, NY 13440
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Priscilla Presley is finally telling HER story of the years with the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.

Jan222024

An Intimate Evening with Priscilla Presley

Time: 19:00
Location: Aetos Center for the Performing Arts: 514 S Nicholas Rd, Nixa, MO 65714
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Priscilla Presley is finally telling HER story of the years with the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley.

Jan262024

Elvis: The Concert of Kings

Time: 20:00
Location: New Barn Theater: 2380 Richmond Street Mount Vernon, KY 40456
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This is as close as it gets!” ELVIS HAS NOT LEFT THE BUILDING!

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