Dirty Dancing on Broadway tickets
About Dirty Dancing
Set an alert for when Dirty Dancing: The Musical tickets go on sale on TodayTix to see this steamy summer romance take the stage. Based on the hit film, Dirty Dancing: The Musical follows Frances "Baby" Houseman and Johnny Castle over an unforgettable summer, upstate in the Catskills in 1963. Dirty Dancing: The Musical in New York City begins performances February 12, 2027 at the Lena Horne Theatre in Midtown Manhattan.
Are you ready to have the time of your life? Don't miss Dirty Dancing: The Musical on Broadway. The new musical features songs from the iconic film, including "Hungry Eyes", "Do You Love Me?", "She's Like the Wind", and, of course, the Oscar-winning "(I've Had) The Time of My Life." Follow the exhilaration of forbidden romance, young love, and one pulse-pounding summer. Find the courage to stand by your convictions through these memorable characters — and get ready for an electrifying dance and a finale that will lift you out of your seat.
Venue
Start date
February 12th, 2027
End date
September 5th, 2027
Dirty Dancing cast and creative team
By: Eleanor Bergstein, adapted from her screenplay for the 1987 film Dirty Dancing
Songs by: Various artists
Director: Lonny Price
Choreography: Darrell Grand Moultrie
Cast list: Annalese Starzec (as Frances "Baby" Houseman), Blake Zelesnikar (as Johnny Castle), Olivia Cece (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)
Sets: Brett J. Banakis
Costumes: Emily Rebholz
Lighting: Japhy Weideman
Sound: Kai Harada
Other info: Music supervision and arrangements by Joseph Joubert, orchestrations by Charlie Rosen, dance arrangements by Michael Thurber, video design by David Bengali, hair, wig, and makeup design by Robert Pickens
Venue
Accessibility
Wheelchair seating in Orchestra only; no elevators or escalators; assistive listening, captions, and audio description available.
More information about Dirty Dancing
Featuring songs by acclaimed artists, Dirty Dancing: The Musical is written by Eleanor Bergstein, who adapted her screenplay from the 1987 film. Starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey alongside Jerry Orbach and Cynthia Rhodes, the film followed a family vacation at a Borscht Belt resort in 1963. There, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls for a charismatic dance instructor Johnny Castle, leading to an unexpected journey toward discovery.
The film was based on screenwriter Bergstein's own childhood and featured choreography from High School Musical's Kenny Ortega. The soundtrack generated two multi-platinum albums and the song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life", performed by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, won an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and Grammy Award.
Now, the film hits the stage starring Annalese Starzec (as Frances "Baby" Houseman) and Blake Zelesnikar (as Johnny Castle). Directed by Tony Award nominee Lonnie Price, who appeared in the original film, the show features thrilling choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie.
What to watch for
- The musical also features Olivia Cece (as Penny Johnson) and Bryan Fenkart (as Jake Houseman).
- In 2024, the film was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
- The design team features Brett J. Banakis (set), Emily Rebholz (costumes), Japhy Weideman (lighting), and Kai Harada (sound).
- The Minnesota Star Tribune said of the show: "It has the songs. It has the heat. It has the lift."
Frequently asked questions
What is Dirty Dancing about?
Based on the beloved film, Dirty Dancing: The Musical follows the love, and dancing, between Frances "Baby" Houseman and Johnny Castle over one charmed summer.
Is Dirty Dancing playing on Broadway or Off-Broadway?
Dirty Dancing is playing Broadway.
Who is the writer of Dirty Dancing?
The writer of Dirty Dancing is Eleanor Bergstein, adapted from her screenplay for the 1987 film Dirty Dancing.
Who composed the music and lyrics for Dirty Dancing?
The music and lyrics for Dirty Dancing were composed by Various artists.
Who is the director of Dirty Dancing?
Lonny Price is the director of Dirty Dancing.
Who stars in Dirty Dancing?
Dirty Dancing stars Annalese Starzec (as Frances "Baby" Houseman), Blake Zelesnikar (as Johnny Castle), Olivia Cece (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).
How long is Dirty Dancing on for?
Tickets for Dirty Dancing are available through 5 September 2027 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
How do you get tickets for Dirty Dancing?
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Which theatre is Dirty Dancing at?
Dirty Dancing is at New York's Lena Horne Theatre, which is located at 256 West 47th Street (between 8th Avenue and Broadway), New York, 10036.