Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage
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Opened Feb 7, 2009
Closed Apr 12, 2009
Opened Feb 7, 2009
Closed Apr 12, 2009
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"That was the summer of 1963, when everybody called me Baby and it didn't occur to me to mind..." A movie seen by millions, with an unforgettable soundtrack and a story which touched the heart of a generation is now a record-breaking stage show. It is Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage. Exploding with heart-pounding music, pure dance energy and breathtaking emotion, this timeless story of first love is a must-see for Dirty Dancing fans and newcomers alike. This hugely anticipated show features the hit songs from the best-selling movie soundtrack including; "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life," "Hungry Eyes," "Hey Baby" and "Do You Love Me?" Experience all the excitement and romance as never before with brand new scenes written especially for the stage. Now with more Baby and Johnny, more sensational dancing and even more classic songs. - you're sure to have "the time of your life!"
THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:
Opera House
539 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111
After an extensive multi-million dollar restoration by Clear Channel Entertainment, Boston's landmark Opera House will re-emerge in July 2004, as an architectural jewel and New England's finest and most historically significant performing arts venue. [...] Read More
539 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111
After an extensive multi-million dollar restoration by Clear Channel Entertainment, Boston's landmark Opera House will re-emerge in July 2004, as an architectural jewel and New England's finest and most historically significant performing arts venue. [...] Read More
WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?
What are other members saying?
RE:You would be lost
If you hadnt seen the movie.
This was a case of so much music to fit into the framework that there was not enough story to be able to tell what was happening unless the patron had seen the movie.
Judging by the audience that experience was definitely the case. Everyone seemed to enjoy it!
Reviewed by jelun
on Friday, Mar 13th, 2009
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However odious comparisons may be, they're inevitable when dealng with Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage, now playing an extended run in Boston as part of its pre-Broadway national tour. The show, which is based on the hugely popular 1987 movie, tells the story of "Baby," a guest at a 1963 Catskills resort, who dramatically comes of age under the tutelage of bad-boy dance instructor Johnny Castle. As it turns out, never was a project better suited to turn into a jukebox musical, even if the end result is overlong and sometimes uninspired.
Dozens of evocative oldies are spliced into the script, which remains remarkably faithful to the original. All of author Eleanor Bergstein's memo[...]