An opportunistic show business promoter sets the career of a female trio of black singers soaring as 1960s Motown music becomes popular with both white and black audiences, necessitating the overweight lead singer's demotion in favor of a more glamorous singer who had previously sung backup.
Drama Desk Award | |||
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1982 | Outstanding Costume Design | Nominee | |
1982 | Outstanding Lighting Design | Winner | |
1982 | Outstanding Set Design | Winner | |
1982 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
1982 | Outstanding Lyrics | Nominee | |
1982 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Nominee | |
1982 | Outstanding Musical | Nominee | |
1982 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
1982 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
1982 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner |
Theatre World Awards | |||
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1982 | Theatre World Award | Winner |
Tony Award | |||
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1982 | Best Choreography | Winner | |
1982 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
1982 | Best Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
1982 | Best Actress in a Musical | Winner | |
1982 | Best Actress in a Musical | Nominee | |
1982 | Best Book of a Musical | Winner | |
1982 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Nominee | |
1982 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee | |
1982 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Winner | |
1982 | Best Featured Actor in a Musical | Nominee | |
1982 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Winner | |
1982 | Best Original Score | Nominee | |
1982 | Musical | Nominee |