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  • You'll have the time of your life. Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story On Stage.
  • An actress holds a watermelon in her arms while she looks to her left.
  • A tuxedo-clad male dancer dips his dancing partner with his right arm around her waist and extends his left arm straight back as she bends a knee and leans back with her right arm extended straight.
  • A male actor stands behind a female actor and caresses her left arm, which is held up and cradles the back of his head.
  • Dancers each hold up both arms above their head and bend a knee to lift up their right foot in an on-stage dance routine.
  • A male dancer, with his left hand resting on his waist, extends his right arm and holds his partner's left hand and his other on his waist while she points her left toe in front of her and extends her right arm behind her.

DIRTY DANCING
THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE

7:30 pm Wednesday, March 21, 2018
7:30 pm Thursday, March 22, 2018

DIRTY DANCING—THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance, and sensational dancing.

Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives.

DIRTY DANCING features the hit songs “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?,” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” London’s Sunday Express writes, “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!”

Don’t miss your chance to see this record-breaking live theatre sensation. You’ll have the time of your life!

Adult $68, $59
University Park Student $50, $41
18 and Younger $51, $42

sponsors
Steve and Sandy Elbin
Richard and Jeane Singer
Jack and Diana Brenizer
Mimi Barash Coppersmith
Nancy Herron
Larry Walker, Kissinger Bigatel & Brower Realtors

media sponsor
WTAJ-TV

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Secondary Events on Each Event

Have the Time of Your Life
Friday Night Dance Social

7:00 pm Friday, March 16, 2018

State College Municipal Building
Community Room 201
243 S. Allen Street

Free and open to the public

A partnership with Penn State Ballroom Dance Club and State College Borough

Have the time of your life learning to bachata. Inspired by the moves made famous by Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in DIRTY DANCING.

No dance experience, dance partner, or reservation required to participate in this two-hour event.

Questions? Contact Emmanuela Blanc at emb5641@psu.edu or 814-863-6752.

Artistic Viewpoints

6:30 pm Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Eisenhower Auditorium

Artistic Viewpoints, an informal moderated discussion featuring cast members Erica Cianciulli (Marjorie Houseman), Christopher Smith (Dr. Jake Houseman), and Demitra Pace (Lisa Houseman), is offered one hour before the performance and is free for ticket holders. Artistic Viewpoints regularly fills to capacity, so seating is available on a first-arrival basis.

Artistic Viewpoints

6:30 pm Thursday, March 22, 2018

Eisenhower Auditorium

Artistic Viewpoints, an informal moderated discussion featuring Owen Russell (Neil Kellerman), Erica Philpot (Elizabeth/singer and ensemble), and Torrey Linder (Tito Suarez), is offered one hour before the performance and is free for ticket holders. Artistic Viewpoints regularly fills to capacity, so seating is available on a first-arrival basis.

Audio Description

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Audio description, which is especially helpful to patrons with sight loss, is available for the 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, performance at no extra charge to ticket holders. Reservations are required at least two weeks in advance of the performance. Phone 814-238-0132 to reserve this service.