‘Dirty Dancing: The Musical’ Sets 2027 Broadway Run

The show, an adaptation of the beloved 1987 film, will debut next winter at The Lena Horne Theatre in New York for a limited engagement from Feb. 12, 2027 through Sept. 5, 2027.

“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,” reads the production’s official description. “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.”

“Dirty Dancing: The Musical” stars Annalese Starzec as Frances “Baby” Houseman and Blake Zelesnikar as Johnny Castle. Olivia Cece will star as Penny Johnson; Bryan Fenkart as Jake Houseman; Dan Klimko as Neil Kellerman; Lily Kren as Lisa Houseman; Ashley LaLonde as Elizabeth; Gina Lamparella as Marjorie Houseman; Loren Lester as Max Kellerman; Ethan Peterson as Billy Kostecki; and Erick Pinnick as Tito Suarez.

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 and Carmella Taitt round out the company.

Tony Award nominee and two-time Emmy Award winner Lonny Price, who played Neil Kellerman in the original film, directs the production, with choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie. The move to Broadway follows a successful North American tour, and will coincide with the film’s 40 anniversary, which starred Jennifer Gray and Patrick Swayze.

The musical is produced by The Path Entertainment Group, Lionsgate, and LD Entertainment and co-produced by Magic Hour Productions, Nederlander Presentations and John Gore Organization.