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Dirty Dancing: The Musical

Tue, Sep 29, 2026 – Sun, Oct 4, 2026at 7:30 PM
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC
Price not available

Dirty Dancing: The Musical brings the beloved summer romance of Baby and Johnny to the stage at Kellerman’s. The production combines electrified dancing, secret encounters, forbidden romance, and live music from the original film as Baby Houseman and Johnny Castle experience a summer that changes everything.

When: September 29–October 4, 2026

Venue: National Theatre

Showtimes: The page lists performances throughout the September 29–October 4 engagement but does not provide a complete daily schedule in the available text. The audio-described performance is scheduled for October 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.

Run time: 2 hours and 20 minutes, including intermission

Age recommendation: Recommended for ages 12 and up

Accessible performances: Captioned performances are listed from September 30 through October 4, 2026. An audio-described performance is scheduled for October 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Price not available

Group tickets: Group-ticket inquiries are available through the production.

Season tickets: Season-ticket holders can purchase additional tickets to the production.

Cast: Annalese Starzec as Frances “Baby” Houseman; Blake Zelesnikar as Johnny Castle; Olivia Cece as Penny Johnson; Bryan Fenkart as Jake Houseman; Dan Klimko as Neil Kellerman; Ashley Lalonde as Elizabeth; Gina Lamparella as Marjorie Houseman; Loren Lester as Max Kellerman; Ethan Peterson as Billy Kostecki; Erick Pinnick as Tito Suarez; Emma Jade Branson as swing and dance captain; Marcus Anthony Byers Jr. as swing; Jonas Cohen as Mr. Schumacher and ensemble; Sarah Ellis as Vivian and ensemble; Aria Christina Evans as swing; Anthony J. Gasbarre III as swing; and Lily Kren as Lisa Houseman and ensemble.

Production note: The musical features live music connected to the original film and presents the story as a stage celebration of its romance, nostalgia, and signature dancing.

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