FAMU graduate Anika Noni Rose will star in the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway hit musical "Dreamgirls". Ms. Rose (first from left) will play the part of Lorrell Robinson opposite Beyoncé Knowles (Deena Jones) and former American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson who has the legendary role of Effie White.Rose won Broadway's 2004 Tony Award as Best Actress (featured Role--Musical) for the hit play "Caroline, or Change." Rose has been described as "a perfect size one with the voice of much larger gospel or R&B star."
Dreamgirls, which is currently in production, hits theatres in December. Playbill has just announced that the release date will be December 22, which is a perfect time for the holidays and the upcoming awards shows. The show is being directed by Bill Condon, the Oscar-winning screenwriter/director who also directed the screenplay for Chicago. For the official Dreamgirls movie website chocked full of neat and fun cts click here--->Dreamgirls