Cast
- Jennifer Holliday - Effie Melody White
- Sheryl Lee Ralph - Deena Jones
- Loretta Devine - Lorrell Robinson
- Ben Harney - Curtis Taylor, Jr.
- Cleavant Derricks - James "Thunder" Early
- Obba Babatundé - C.C. White
- Deborah Burrell - Michelle Morris
- Vondie Curtis-Hall - Marty
- Tony Franklin - Wayne
Roz Ryan took over as Effie White in June 1984.
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