The stage adaptation of the 1987 film will begin a limited Broadway run at the Lena Horne Theatre in February 2027.
Key facts
- •The musical is set during a 1963 summer in the Catskills.
- •The production includes iconic songs from the film such as '(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life' and 'Hungry Eyes.'
- •Lonny Price, the director, played the character Neil Kellerman in the 1987 movie.
- •Lionsgate is also developing a film sequel to the original Dirty Dancing starring Jennifer Grey.
- •The Broadway engagement is part of an ongoing national tour that will continue after the New York run concludes.
A musical adaptation of the 1987 film Dirty Dancing is scheduled to debut on Broadway at the Lena Horne Theatre in New York. The production will run for a limited engagement from February 12, 2027, through September 5, 2027. The Broadway run coincides with the 40th anniversary of the original film, which starred Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze.
By the numbers
Cast and Creative Team
The production stars Annalese Starzec as Frances “Baby” Houseman and Blake Zelesnikar as Johnny Castle, both of whom will be making their Broadway debuts. The cast also features Olivia Cece as Penny Johnson, Bryan Fenkart as Jake Houseman, and several others, with 19 additional company members also making their Broadway debuts. The musical is directed by Lonny Price, who appeared in the original film as Neil Kellerman, and features choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie.
Production and Tour Details
The musical features a book by the film's original screenwriter, Eleanor Bergstein. The production is currently on a North American tour that began in St. Paul, Minnesota, in August and includes stops in cities such as Detroit, Boston, and Toronto. Following the Broadway engagement, the musical is scheduled to resume its national tour. The show is produced by The Path Entertainment Group, Lionsgate, and LD Entertainment, with co-production from Magic Hour Productions, Nederlander Presentations, and the John Gore Organization.
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