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Dirty Dancing Musical Hits Broadway This Winter!
6 Oct
Summary
- The beloved film 'Dirty Dancing' is now a Broadway musical.
- The show runs at the Lena Horne Theatre from Feb. 12 to Sept. 5.
- Annalese Starzec and Blake Zelesnikar make Broadway debuts.
The iconic film "Dirty Dancing" is set to captivate Broadway audiences as a new musical adaptation. The show will grace the stage of the Lena Horne Theatre for a limited engagement, running from February 12 to September 5.
This theatrical production boasts a fresh book penned by Eleanor Bergstein, the brilliant mind behind the original 1987 film's screenplay. The choreography is brought to life by Darrell Grand Moultrie, known for his work on "Fat Ham."
The musical's national tour commenced in August in St. Paul, Minnesota. Following stops in major cities like Detroit, West Palm Beach, Boston, and Toronto, it will culminate on Broadway before resuming its national run.
Headlining the cast are Annalese Starzec as Frances "Baby" Houseman and Blake Zelesnikar as Johnny Castle. Both performers are set to make their highly anticipated Broadway debuts in these iconic roles.
Lionsgate continues its successful streak of stage adaptations with this production. The entertainment company is also behind "Now You See Me Live" on Broadway and "The Hunger Games: On Stage" in London.
