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Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage is set to be one of the first major, large-scale
shows to return to the Opera House Blackpool in more than 12 months, since the first lockdown began in March 2020 which saw the enforced closure of venues across the country.
The iconic story of Baby and Johnny, featuring the hit songs Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the heart stopping (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life, returns to the Opera House stage for a 25-day run in August, following two blockbuster West End runs, four hit UK tours, and multiple sensational international productions.
The piece was formerly titled
The Impossible Man but has now been rechristened simply
Houdini. The brand new show is currently in development, with Federico Bellone (
Dirty Dancing) attached to direct the piece and Karl Sydow producing.
Initial recording sessions have already taken place, with a trans-Atlantic reading recently occurring. Appearing in the virtual reading were Tony Award nominee Ramin Karimloo (
Les Misérables, Anastasia) as Harry Houdini and Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (
Rodgers + Hammerstein s Cinderella, Bandstand) as Bess Houdini. The piece follows the famed magician during his final performance, as he reflects on his successses and rise to fame.