Initial casting and final dates announced for DIRTY DANCING 2026/27 tour

Photo credit: Paul Madeley

Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing, Dirty Dancing - the stage production inspired by the hit film - will once again come to life before your eyes with this fantastic, emotional and triumphant live show.

The 2026/27 tour will be led by Joel Benjamin as Johnny Castle, fresh from Disney’s Hercules the Musical in the West End, with the iconic role of Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman played by Charlie Varlet making her theatre tour debut, and Penny Johnson will be played by Ellie Fergusson (The Greatest Dancer, BBC).

Once again, Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage will be directed by Federico Bellone and choreographed by Austin Wilks.

Featuring the hit songs 'Hungry Eyes', ‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’ and the heartstopping ‘(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life’, the iconic show returns to the stage, previewing in Milton Keynes Theatre from 25 August. Thereafter, Dirty Dancing will go on to entertain audiences across the UK and Ireland until the summer of 2027.

To book tickets for Dirty Dancing at select touring venues, please click here.