“Dirty Dancing” Premiers at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles (Show runs May 8-June 28,09)

West Coast Premiere! DIRTY DANCING The Classic Story On Stage The Pantages Theatre May 8 – June 28, 2009

Running Time : 2 Hours 30 Minutes Parent Advisory : 10 and Up   Now Playing

A PROUD PARTICIPANT IN THE 2009FESTIVAL OF NEW AMERICAN MUSICALS DIRTY DANCING is proud to be one event of the 2009 Festival of New American Musicals. Founded in 2006, the Festival debuted in 2008 and encompassed 43 events in 36 theaters that stretched from Santa Barbara to San Diego. Over 1,700 people were involved in the productions and more than 120,000 people attended events. This year, Festival events will take place from April through August. The honorary Co-Chairs of the Festival are Stephen Sondheim, Stephen Schwartz, Jerry Herman, Angela Lansbury and Jason Alexander. For a complete listing of events, CLICK HERE. HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND CENTER FREE SHUTTLE Hollywood & Highland is offering a free shuttle ride to and from all evening performances at the Pantages Theatre for anyone dining at one of their participating restaurant locations: The Grill, Koji’s Shabu Shabu, or Trastevere Ristorante Italiano. For more information, CLICK HERE.

DIRTY DANCING, the worldwide musical smash, is having its pre-Broadway, West Coast premiere right here in Los Angeles!

The movie is a legendary entertainment phenomenon. The soundtrack is simply unforgettable. And now you can experience DIRTY DANCING as never before. Re-imagined for the stage by the original screenwriter, DIRTY DANCING – The Classic Story On Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing.

Step inside the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives – told by a tremendous cast of 39 and featuring 35 hit songs, including "Hungry Eyes,” "Hey Baby,” "Do You Love Me?" and the heart-stopping "I’ve Had The Time of My Life.” Everything you remember from the movie comes to life, with brand-new songs and scenes that make the story resonate more deeply with fans and newcomers alike.

Amanda Leigh Cobb will play Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman and Josef Brown will re-create the role of Johnny Castle Baby’s headstrong love interest. Mr. Brown previously played Johnny in London and Australian productions of Dirty Dancing. Britta Lazenga – member of the Joffrey Ballet will play the role of Penny Johnson. Ben Mingay plays the role of Billy after having played the role in the Australian, London and Toronto productions. They are joined by John Bolger as Baby’s father Dr. Jake Houseman, Kaitlin Hopkins as her mother Marjorie, and Katlyn Carlson as Baby’s sister Lisa.

Rounding out the cast are Molly C. Callinan as Vivian, Joseph Costa as Mr. Schumacher, Jonathan Epstein as Max Kellerman, namesake of the resort at which the iconic story is set, Ryan Farrell as Robbie, Michael Howell as Tito Suarez, Lauren Klein as Mrs. Schumacher, Michael Lluberes as Stan, Gary Lynch as Moe Pressman, and Michael Zahler as Neil Kellerman. The ensemble includes John Antony, Timothy Bish, Thea Brooks, Karen Burthwright, Theresa Coombe, E. Clayton Cornelious, Jean Michel Erole, Ashley Blair Fitzgerald, Hayley Henderson-Smith, Darina Jeleva, Travis Kelley, Charlie Logan, Lauralyn McClelland, Erich McMillan-McCall, Samuel Pergande, Andrew Pirozzi, Sarah Skogland, W. Easton Smith, Billy Harrigan Tighe, Aspen Vincent, Tony Vincent, Emily J. Williams, and Candice Woods.

Don’t miss your chance to see this truly spectacular musical theater event, in a strictly limited engagement before it goes to Broadway. You’ll have the time of your life.

For more information and tickets, please call  Tickets – 1-800-982.ARTS (2787)
Theatre information – (323) 468-1770 (recorded information) and/or visit

 www.broadwayla.org