Dirty Dancing: The Musical

Dirty Dancing: The Musical brings the beloved 1987 film to the stage in a new production that captures the electrifying dance, forbidden romance, and transformative summer at Kellerman’s resort. With a live band performing iconic songs from the movie, the story follows Baby and Johnny as they defy expectations and discover love and self-confidence through dance. This touring production, which has been a worldwide phenomenon, is directed by Lonny Price with choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie, and features the original screenplay and book by Eleanor Bergstein, who also wrote the film.

When: Tuesday, September 29 through Sunday, October 4, 2026, at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Showtimes: Specific performance times are not listed on the page; they are available when selecting a date on the venue’s ticket calendar. The run includes multiple evening and likely matinee performances over the six-day engagement.

Tickets: Pricing is not specified. Group tickets (for 10+ people) are available by inquiry through the venue. Season ticket holders can purchase additional single tickets to this show. General on-sale information is not provided.

Lineup: The principal creative team includes Eleanor Bergstein (original screenplay and book), Lonny Price (director), Darrell Grand Moultrie (choreography), Brett J. Banakis (set design), and Linda Cho (costume design). Cast members are not named on this page.

Run time: 2 hours and 10 minutes, including one intermission.

Ages: Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Venue: National Theatre, located in Washington, D.C.

Note: This production is a separate stage adaptation of the film *Dirty Dancing* (not the 2004 stage version titled *Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage*), though it shares the same source material and creative lineage. The show has been a box-office record-breaker in multiple countries and is returning to London in 2026 as well.