Conversation so far:
Was the movie originally in limited release?
debuted with three special ten-day roadshow engagements beginning on December 15, 2006.
In what markets were those engagements?
at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City, the Cinerama Dome in Los Angeles, and the AMC Metreon 15 in San Francisco.
When did the movie go into wide release?
The film's national release, at regular prices, began on December 25.
How was the opening weekend box office?
Dreamgirls eventually grossed $103 million in North America, and almost $155 million worldwide.

Question: Were there any notable premiere events?
Self-contained rewrite: Were there any notable premiere events of the Dreamgirls?