It stars Annalese Starzec as Frances “Baby” Houseman and Blake Zelesnikar as Johnny Castle, who are currently on tour with the musical
Dirty Dancing: The Musical, the stage production based on the beloved 1987 film, is heading to Broadway. The musical will open at the Lena Horne Theatre in New York on Feb. 12, 2027 and will run through Sept. 5.
“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,” the synopsis reads. “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.”
It will star Annalese Starzec, who will portray Frances “Baby” Houseman; and Blake Zelesnikar will perform opposite Starzec as Johnny Castle. Other cast members include Olivia Cece, who stars 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.
Lonny Price, who portrayed Neil Kellerman in the original film alongside Jennifer Grey’s Frances “Baby” Houseman and Patrick Swayze’s Johnny Castle, will serve as director. It will feature choreography from Darrell Grand Moultrie.
The announcement of its move to Broadway comes while the musical is in the midst of touring North America. It arrives on Broadway in time for the film’s 40th anniversary.