Dirty Dancing is one of the most popular films of all time and also one of the hot favourite musicals of the West End.
Not only does the musical touch on issues of adolescent sex, first discoveries, and spotty youth independence, it also addresses the issues of heartfelt sacrifice as it pulls audience members into a revisited ensemble of the popular music from the film.
Filled with nostalgia, Eleanor Bergstein, the original film writer, brings the audience back to the American times of political division, social and racial injustice and economic discord.
Even so, rich and spectacular scenes are woven into the musical with new twists for a brilliant weekend of entertainment.
The Dirty Dancing Storyline You will be taken in by the coming-of-age story of Frances "Baby" Houseman as she goes on holiday in the Catskills Mountains at the Kellerman's Resort.
Baby experiences her own unique lessons about life and about the exciting world of dancing.
During this live show that is based on the original blockbuster film, the 17-year-old Baby can't wait to get away from the drudgery of resort activities that her parents expect her to participate in while on holiday.
Instead, she ventures out to the staff quarters and discovers a whole new world of raunchy moves and ecstatic musical rhythms.
She discovers the sexy and tempting moves of the heart-throbbing dance instructor, Johnny Castle.
However, before she is taught the lusty and romantic moves by Johnny, Baby begins an emotional love-at-first site experience that ultimately leads to a self-sacrificing moment.
Music Those that purchase their Dirty Dancing tickets will find that it is still centred on the favourite musical elements of the film, and it is even more enjoyable up close.
The show features the songs Hungry Eyes, Do You Love Me and Hey Baby.
It also includes the popular Time of My Life classic.
Cast With no quarrelling about it, the actors and actresses of the Dirty Dancing Musical give the audience a superb performance.
Baby is played by Hannah Vassalo, while Johnny Wright stars as Johnny Castle.
William Tapley plays Dr.
Jake Houseman, Baby's dad, and Mrs.
Marjorie Houseman is played by Carol Starks.
Frances Houseman's sister is Lisa Houseman and is played by Jessica Brooks, while pregnant Penny Johnson is played by Nadia Coote.
Show Information Persons 17 and up can purchase Dirty Dancing tickets.
The musical will be held at the Alywich Theatre London until August 2011.
However, show times for Dirty Dancing Musical will continue at several other favourite theatres until 2012.
Shows are held at 7:30pm Monday until Thursday and Saturdays for individuals and groups of six or more.
Friday shows begin at 8:30pm, and there are matinee shows available.
Group discounts may be acquired.