Dirty Dancing Reviews

K Street Magazine- Recommended

"...Dirty Dancing: The Musical has arrived at The National Theatre with plenty of shimmy, shake, and soundtrack swagger. Based on the beloved 1987 film, the production delivers what fans came for: dazzling dancing, strong vocals, and an irresistibly fun atmosphere that practically begs the audience to kick off its shoes and join the conga line at Kellerman's."

Hotchka- Recommended

"...The stage production of Dirty Dancing: The Musical comes from the same screenwriter, Eleanor Bergstein, and shifts focus to allow for the trappings of a musical. Our two romantic leads are sheltered teen Frances 'Baby' Houseman (a highly emotive Annalese Starzec) and gruff, street smart dance instructor Johnny Castle (superb dancer Blake Zelesnikar), and they anchor the story in the dance and romance angle, but they don't sing solo, only in the ensemble."

DC Theater Arts- Recommended

"...Dirty Dancing is a beloved 1987 movie that Rolling Stone calls "a cultural touchstone for a generation," and now it's here to inspire us again. This musical is full of feel-good moments, electric dancing, forbidden romance, and many of the iconic moments and songs we know and love. Dirty Dancing: The Musical, directed by Lonny Price, is at The National Theatre to give us the time of our lives."