Dirty Dancing Kansas City tickets

Dirty Dancing Kansas City tickets

You'll have the time of your life when you see favorite romantic characters Baby and Johnny battle it out on stage against their own insecurities and the prejudices of the time. Dirty Dancing - the Classic Story on Stage brings all the best parts of the iconic movie to life and includes much of the same soundtrack. From the awkward watermelon exchange to the raunchy late-night dance moves, this stage show is a budding romance that's billed as best for ages 12 and up.

Dirty Dancing history

The movie Dirty Dancing, which brought stars Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey together in a sizzling story about young love and sexy dance moves, hit big screens in 1987. The story itself is set in 1963 at a popular family vacation spot; the movie was an almost-instant classic, and it's resonated with audiences over several generations. It's not surprising the romance was resurrected for a heart-stopping stage production. Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage first wowed fans in 2004 in Sydney. In the intervening years, the production expanded, hitting stages in London and throughout the UK before moving on to North America. While the dancers might change, the story and memorable soundtrack remain untouched; fans will hear favorites such as Hungry Eyes and (I've Had the) Time of My Life as they watch the cast sway, swirl and Samba on stage. In addition to Baby and Johnny, they'll also see side characters worth cheering and booing, such as the lovely Penny and slimy Robbie.

Dirty Dancing - the Classic Story on Stage awards and records

The original Australian show sold out for 18 months in its first season, and when the show opened in Germany in March 2006, it broke records. It achieved the highest advance in the history of European theater, and when it hit London, it garnered 11 million pounds in advance sales. One theater even added seats to fit more fans during a six-month run of sold-out performances. While it's probably not surprising to fans of the original movie, this stage show sells out more often than not and tends to break attendance and performance records where ever it goes. The North American tour has had similar success, and if you plan on watching the love story unfold, you'll likely do so in a packed house. Fans wanting to see Dirty Dancing - the Classic Story on Stage in Kansas City (or anywhere) may need to act fast to score seats.

Similar to Dirty Dancing on stage

If you miss this classic show in Kansas City or you're looking for future options for a fun date night, you might buy tickets for A Chorus Line or Let it Be, which brings the Beatles to life in modern theaters.