40 Years Later, ‘Dirty Dancing’ Officially Returns With a Brand-New Release

3 days ago 13

Published Oct 6, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Adam Blevins began working in the entertainment industry in 2022 as a Staff Writer for Agents of Fandom, where he progressed to Senior Editor and interviewed talent from Marvel Studios, House of the Dragon, and Planet of the Apes. He joined Collider as a News Author in April 2024, was promoted to a Senior position in December 2024, and has written over 3,000 articles for the site, including exclusives relating to Avengers: Doomsday, The Penguin, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, and more. He primarily writes about the latest box office numbers and the hottest movies and TV shows on streaming, while also covering superhero and sci-fi news. He has completed a set visit for The Chosen and even has several months of experience writing Gaming Features at ScreenRant. You can find him on X, LinkedIn, and Muckrack.

As a studio, Lionsgate is responsible for some of the biggest smash hits of the last few decades, but you may not have even realized it. You don’t even have to go back any further than late in 2025 to recall that Lionsgate had one of the most impressive hits of the year with The Housemaid, the erotic thriller starring Sydney Sweeney, Brandon Sklenar, and Amanda Seyfried. The film grossed over $400 million at the global box office against a $30 million budget, making it one of the most profitable films of the 2020s. Back in the mid 2010s, Lionsgate was also responsible for The Hunger Games franchise, which collectively earned billions at the box office. Lionsgate is also behind the next Hunger Games movie, Sunrise on the Reaping, which is coming to theaters on November 20.

One aspect of distribution where Lionsgate has excelled lately is giving some of its biggest properties stage adaptations. The Hunger Games: On Stage in London is now in its second successful year, Now You See Me is beginning a run on Broadway this fall, and the popular Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone-led film, La La Land, is also receiving a stage adaptation. However, Lionsgate has even more exciting expansion in the works, including its newest announcement, Dirty Dancing: The Musical, which is set to begin on Broadway on February 12, 2027. This comes after the play, which first opened in 2004, has been such a success lately, and it will officially begin a run on Broadway to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Gala Performances are also set for March 14, 2027, and Limited Engagement performances will run through September 5, 2027, at the Lena Horne Theater.

What Do We Know About ‘Dirty Dancing: The Musical’?

Dirty Dancing: The Musical is directed by Lonny Price, who is a two-time Tony Award winner for his work on Sunset Boulevard and Sweeney Todd. Price also played Neil Kellerman in the original film, and both his connection to the original film and passion for this new version of Eleanor Bergstein’s celebrated tale. Darrell Grand Moultrie, best known for his work as a choreographer on Fat Ham and Beyoncé’s World Tour, is the lead choreographer for Dirty Dancing: The Musical. The production will also allow for 21 new rising stars to make their Broadway debut.

Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, as well as other stage adaptations in the works at Lionsgate.