Up for auction "Dreamgirls" Jennifer Holliday Hand Signed Album Page. This item is certified authentic by James Spence Authentication (JSA) and comes with their Letter of Authenticity.ES-959AJenniferYvette Holliday (bornOctober 19, 1960) is an American singer and actress. She started her career on Broadway in musicals such as Dreamgirls (1981–83), Your ArmsToo Short to Box with God (1980–81) and later became asuccessful recording artist. She is best known for her debut single, the Dreamgirls numberand rhythm-and-blues/pop hit, "And I Am Telling You I'mNot Going", for which she won a Grammy in 1983. She also won a 1982 Tony Award for Dreamgirls. Holliday landedher first big role on Broadway in 1979 at age 18, the same day she auditionedfor the Broadway productionof Your ArmsToo Short to Box with God. Her performance in that musicalearned her a 1981 Drama Desk nomination.Her next role, which she began to act at age 21, was the role for which shebecame best known: the role of Effie Melody White in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls. Hollidayoriginated the role of Effie and remained with the show for nearly four yearsafter its December 20, 1981 opening. Her performance in the role was widelyacclaimed, particularly in her iconic performance of the musical number thatends Act I, "And I Am Telling You I'mNot Going."Among the acclaim was Holliday's sweep of awards in 1982, includingthe Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, a Grammy Award for her recorded version of the song, andDrama Desk and Theater World awards for her acting performance. Holliday alsoperformed in the touring company of Sing, Mahalia, Sing in 1985. In 1998, Holliday was featuredon the album, My Favorite Broadway Ladies as one of "TheQueens of Broadway."Powered by ExportYourStore