'Dreamgirls' Takes Manhattan

Here's the scene at the "Dreamgirls" premiere Dec. 4, 2006, at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York. The movie is adapted from 1981 Broadway hit of the same name; it's based on the story of the Supremes.

Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose and Beyonce Knowles, who play members of the singing group the Dreams, attend the "Dreamgirls" premiere in New York on Dec. 4, 2006. The movie opens in limited release on Dec. 15 and throughout the U.S. 10 days later.

Beyonce Knowles, who plays Deena Jones, attends the "Dreamgirls" premiere on Dec. 4, 2006, at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York.

Beyonce Knowles attends the "Dreamgirls" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006. She was always the first choice to play the role of Deena in the movie.

In this photograph provided by Paramount Pictures, Jamie Foxx, left, and Eddie Murphy arrive for the premiere of "Dreamgirls" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006.

Actress Jennifer Hudson attends the "Dreamgirls" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006. The "American Idol" favorite was chosen for the role of Effie White from among more than 700 actresses who auditioned.

Actress Anika Noni Rose attends the "Dreamgirls" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006. She plays Lorell Robinson, the third member of the Dreams.

Eddie Murphy attends the "Dreamgirls" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006. He plays James "Thunder" Early, a singing star who at first uses the girl group as his background singers.

Jamie Foxx attends the "Dreamgirls" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006. He plays Curtis Taylor Jr., the group's unscupulous manager, who breaks Effie's heart both personally and professionally.

Danny Glover attends the "Dreamgirls" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006. He plays Marty Madison, the manager of James "Thunder" Early.

Keith Robinson, who plays C.C. White in the movie, attends the "Dreamgirls" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006.

Rosie O'Donnell and Jamie Foxx arrive at the premiere of "Dreamgirls" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006.

Julie Chen, co-anchor of "The Early Show, and her husband, Les Moonves, president and CEO of CBS Corp., attend the "Dreamgirls" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006.

Natasha Richardson and Liam Neeson attend the "Dreamgirls" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006.

Queen Latifah attends the "Dreamgirls" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006.

Cedric the Entertainer attends the "Dreamgirls" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006.

Models Adrianna Lima, left, and Selita Eubanks attend the "Dreamgirls" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006.

Rapper Jay-Z, Beyonce's boyfriend, attends the "Dreamgirls" premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006.

Terrence Howard arrives at the premiere of "Dreamgirls" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006.

Singer Lenny Kravitz arrives at the premiere of "Dreamgirls" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Dec. 4, 2006.

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