DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL  COMING TO TORONTO’S CAA ED MIRVISH THEATRE

NEW PRODUCTION OF DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL 
COMING TO TORONTO’S CAA ED MIRVISH THEATRE

NOVEMBER 24, 2026 – JANUARY 3, 2027
TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY APRIL 27

David and Hannah Mirvish are pleased to announce that Dirty Dancing: The Musical – a new stage production of the beloved film Dirty Dancing – will be coming to Toronto this Fall.  Dirty Dancing: The Musical will play the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre from November 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027. 

Tickets will be available at 10AM on Monday April 27 at mirvish.com or by calling 1.800.461.3333. 

Set against the unforgettable summer of 1963, Dirty Dancing: The Musical follows Frances “Baby” Houseman as she discovers love, passion, and independence through her relationship with charismatic dance instructor Johnny Castle. The new production will deliver electrifying choreography, iconic scenes, the timeless songs audiences cherish, and the irresistible energy of the summer that changed everything. 

Dirty Dancing: The Musical will be directed by Tony Award® nominee, Obie Award® winner, and two-time Emmy Award® winner Lonny Price (Sunset Boulevard, Sweeney Todd), who played Neil Kellerman in the original Dirty Dancing film, with choreography by Darrell Grand Moultrie (Fat Ham, Beyonce’s World Tour). With the celebrated story rewritten for the stage by Eleanor Bergstein—the original screenwriter of the film—the musical captures the pulse, romance, and youthful urgency that have defined Dirty Dancing for nearly four decades. This follows Lionsgate’s announcement that the Dirty Dancing film sequel—from Hunger Games producers Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson and starring Jennifer Grey—will begin production this year.  

With a fresh creative approach to the timeless love story, this new production aims to reconnect audiences with the heart, heat, and rebellious spirit that made Dirty Dancing a worldwide phenomenon.  

Dirty Dancing is an enduring cultural phenomenon that began with an iconic film that grossed over $200 million at the worldwide box office and subsequently launched two multiplatinum soundtrack albums, numerous #1 hit singles, won an Academy Award® for Best Original Song and a Grammy® Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals, spawned a television series, multiple competition reality shows, a prequel film, a stage production with sold-out performances around the world, a made-for-television musical adaptation, and an upcoming Lionsgate sequel film. The original film is one of Lionsgate’s all-time best-selling library titles. This new tour aims to honor that legacy while reinventing the live experience for a new era. 

Dirty Dancing: The Musical is produced by Lionsgate Global Products & Experiences in conjunction with The Path Entertainment Group & Showpath Entertainment, and Magic Hour Productions.  

The creative team includes set design by Brett J. Banakis, costume design by two-time Tony Award® winner Linda Cho, lighting design by Japhy Weideman, sound design by Tony Award® winner Kai Harada, video design by David Bengali, and hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe. Casting is by The TRC Company / Claire Burke, CSA & Peter Van Dam, CSA, with music supervision and arrangements by Joseph Joubert. Alchemy Production Group serves as General Manager.