FAMU graduate Anika Noni Rose will have one of her dreams come true, when she stars 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 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 will hit theatres in December. 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
RN recently had an opportunity to see one of the first screenings of the movie. With out spoiling it, the musical production comes alive in its cinematic form so fluidly that at times you almost forget you're not watching a live production.