Get ready for Dirty Dancing

MANILA, Philippines - The time of your life has come. Get ready for Dirty Dancing.

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage, presented in Manila by Visa, is written by Eleanor Bergstein, the scriptwriter and co-producer of the successful 1987 movie. The production features all the much-loved characters and original dialogue from the iconic movie with exciting extra scenes added in. The dance sequences and brand new choreography come alive on stage with unforgettable songs like Do You Love Me?, Hungry Eyes and (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.

Dirty Dancing features 35 thespians who sing a score of 55 songs played by a live orchestra. There are 73 scene changes, which are lit by 200 moving lights and 21 costume changes for the character “Baby” (played by Jennifer Grey in the movie) alone.

Producer James Cundall, CEO of Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, says, “Dirty Dancing is a true spectacular you will not want to miss! We are very excited to be bringing this hugely popular musical to Filipino audiences. The iconic coming-of-age film has been turned into a musical sensation, which matches the film’s status. With ground-breaking sets, fabulous ‘60s costumes and the breathtaking dancing for which the show is famous for, Manila audiences are in for the time of their lives.”

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage in Manila is produced by Pieter Toerien, Hazel Feldman, Karl Sydow, Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, David Atkins Enterprises and Joye Entertainment, Hi-Definition Radio Inc. and Concertus in association with Lionsgate and Magic Hour Productions.

Tickets for the musical are now on sale. Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage comes to the CCP Main Theater on July 4 for 22 shows only.

The musical is presented by Visa, with Diamond Hotel as its official hotel, OOCL as its official ocean carrier and media partners 2nd Avenue, ETC, Jack TV, Blink Cinema, The Philippine Star, Philippine Daily Inquirer, BusinessWorld, Radio High 105.9, Crossover 105.1, 99.5 Play FM, ABS-CBN, Ayala Malls and Ayala Cinemas.

(For inquiries, call 891-9999. Watch out for exclusive promos on www.ticketworld.com.ph or check out www.dirtydancingasia.com.)