DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL (Horne) - Film's 40th Anniversary tour stops on Broadway, 2027

DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL

STRICTLY LIMITED ENGAGEMENT

Frances 'Baby' Houseman, a sweet daddy's girl, goes to a very respectable summer camp in the Catskills only to unexpectedly fall for rough, tough dance instructor Johnny Castle -- who takes her on as his dance partner. Adapted by the writer/creator of the 1987 film, with new scenes and dance sequences.

Set during an unforgettable summer in the Catskills in 1963, DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL follows Frances "Baby" Houseman, whose undeniable connection with charismatic dance instructor Johnny Castle leads to an unexpected discovery of love, passion, and independence. Pulsing with the iconic music from the original film, including such hits as "(I've Had) The Time of My Life," "Hungry Eyes," "Do You Love Me?" and "She's Like the Wind," the musical captures the exhilaration of forbidden romance and the courage it takes to stand by one's convictions, all told through electrifying dance and a finale that will lift you out of your seat. Adapted by the writer/creator of the 1987 film, with new scenes and dance sequences.

• DIRECTOR: Loni Price (Neil in the original film)
• CHOREOGPRAHER: Darrell Grand Moultrie

CAST: Annalese Starzec, Blake Zelesnikar, Olivia Cece, Bryan Fenkart, Dan Klimko, Lily Kren, Ashley LaLonde, Loren Lester, Ethan Peterson, Erick Pinnick, Emma Jade Branson, Marcus Byers, Jr., Jonas Cohen, Sarah Ellis, Aria Christina Evans, Anthony J. Gasbarre III, Zoe Edan Lemelman, Francesca Mancuso, Brett Rawlings, Jason Richards, Antony Sanchez, Grace Sautter, Neil Starkenberg, Fisher Lane Stewart, John Swapshire, Carmella Tait

• BOOK: Eleanor Bernstein (original screenwriter)

• 1st PREVIEW: February 12, 2027
• OPENING: March 14, 2027
• CLOSING: September 25, 2027

Updated On: 10/6/26 at 10:33 AM

Stopping on Broadway with the hopes of a few Tony nominations. It'll be gone by July.

Dirty Dancing: The Musical MERCH

Updated On: 10/6/26 at 10:50 AM

quizking101 said: "What the hell. Sure 🤷‍♂️

I know this has been around the block quite a few times on tour. Is there an original score, or just songs from the movie, or both?"

Was going to ask this as well. Which version (as there have been many) of the show is this?

Just like Fred Mason/Broadway Flash/philly pinto - attention seeker.



https://forum.broadwayworld.com/thread/Dirty-Dancing-will-open-at-the-Lena-Horne-Theatre-Feb-27

fashionguru_23 said: "From what I understand, it is a new creative team taking on the stage version that played London, Toronto, and played a US tour. So, new set, direction, etc. But same production where Johnny and Baby don't sing, but a male and female singer with the band do."

Maybe it's BEACHES all over again ...

DIRTY DANCING national tour REVIEWS (Chicago opening)

... this might sell better over a spring / summer run?

This is the one where the leads don't actually sing and there aren't actual "musical moments" right? Just book scenes and people singing off to the sides?

Because Lonny Price had such a great Broadway bomb last season they had to do it again!