Broadway Welcomes 'Dirty Dancing: the Musical' This Winter

WHO:

Deadline - The musical is directed by Lonny Price, who also directed "Sunset Boulevard" and "Sweeney Todd."

Deadline - The musical is directed by Lonny Price, who played Neil Kellerman in the original film.

Variety - The musical is produced by Lionsgate.

WHAT:

Deadline - The musical is produced by Lionsgate, which is also involved in the production of the original film.

Deadline - "Dirty Dancing: The Musical" is a new stage production based on the 1987 film.

Variety - The musical will have a limited engagement on Broadway.

WHERE:

Variety - The musical will debut at The Lena Horne Theatre in New York.

WHEN:

Variety - The musical will debut on Broadway in winter 2027.

Variety - The musical will run from Feb. 12, 2027, through Sept. 5, 2027.

Deadline - The engagement is described as a limited seven-month engagement.

WHY:

Variety - The musical is set during an unforgettable summer in the Catskills in 1963.

HOW:

Deadline - The musical features choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie, known for his work on "Fat."

Deadline - The musical is choreographed by Darrell Grand Moultrie.

(UPDATED October 6, 2026 23:01 UTC)

The highly anticipated musical, directed by Lonny Price, will make its Broadway debut in winter 2027. Produced by Lionsgate, which is also behind the original film, the production promises to be a significant event in the theater world. Choreography for the show will be handled by Darrell Grand Moultrie, renowned for his impressive work on "Fat."

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(UPDATED October 6, 2026 15:04 UTC)

"Dirty Dancing: The Musical," a new stage production based on the beloved 1987 film, will debut at The Lena Horne Theatre in New York. Directed by Lonny Price, who played Neil Kellerman in the original movie, the musical is set during an unforgettable summer in the Catskills in 1963 and will run from February 12, 2027, through September 5, 2027. The production, which features choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie, is produced by Lionsgate and will have a limited seven-month engagement on Broadway.