Awards and Nominations
- Awards
- 1982 Theatre Awards Outstanding Broadway Debut – Dreamgirls
- 1982 Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical – Dreamgirls
- 1982 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical – Dreamgirls
- 1983 Grammy Award Best Female Performance, Rhythm & Blues – "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" from Dreamgirls
- 1985 Grammy Award for Best Inspirational Performance, Gospel – "Come Sunday"
- Nominations
- 1981 Drama Desk Award or Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical – Your Arms Too Short to Box with God
- 1983 Grammy Award Best New Artist
| Awards | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lena Horne in Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music |
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical 1981-1982 for Dreamgirls |
Succeeded by Natalia Makarova in On Your Toes |
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