The iconic soundtrack of 80s movie Dirty Dancing will be brought to life with a live band and singers as part of an exciting tour hitting Manchester next year.
The movie, starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, was a worldwide box-office sensation when it was released in 1987. Telling the story of a young woman who falls in love with her dance instructor at a holiday resort, the film won the Oscar for Best Original Song with classic (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.
Dirty Dancing in Concert will see singers and a live band perform the film’s legendary soundtrack in sync with the movie, which will also be shown on a large screen. The event will also feature an encore party allowing fans to enjoy the film’s greatest hits once more.
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As part of a 13-date tour, Dirty Dancing in Concert will arrive at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall on March 22, 2024. Other stops on the tour will include Brighton, Birmingham, London, Liverpool and Edinburgh. Tickets for all dates will go on sale via Ticketmaster from Thursday (November 9).
Dirty Dancing grossed more than $214 million in box office sales worldwide upon its release. Other songs featured in the film include Patrick Swayze's She's Like the Wind, The Ronettes' Be My Baby and Hungry Eyes by Eric Carmen.
Speaking about the show, organisers said: “Join us for Dirty Dancing in Concert, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, Dirty Dancing in Concert promises to bring a thrilling new and unique experience to the 80s classic.
“Directly following the film, the band and singers will throw an encore party that will surely take you back to the time of your life as you sing and dance along to your favourite Dirty Dancing songs. Immerse yourself in the timeless romance and experience one of the most memorable movies of the past 35 years - now live!”
Tour Dates:
- 13 March, 2024: Brighton Dome
- 14 March, 2024: Poole Lighthouse
- 15 March, 2024: Bath Forum
- 16 March, 2024: Birmingham Symphony Hall
- 18 March, 2024: York Barbican
- 19 March, 2024: London Eventim Apollo
- 20 March, 2024: Southend Cliffs Pavilion
- 22 March, 2024: Manchester Bridgewater Hall
- 23 March, 2024: Sheffield City Hall
- 24 March, 2024: Newport International Convention Centre
- 25 March, 2024: Liverpool Philharmonic
- 26 March, 2024: Newcastle City Hall
- 27 March, 2024: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
- 28 March, 2024: Edinburgh Usher Hall
Tickets for Dirty Dancing in Concert will be available via Ticketmaster. Pre-sale begins on Thursday, November 9 with general sale available from November 10.
