Years Later, 'Dirty Dancing' Officially Returns With a Brand-New Release

Lionsgate is bringing “Dirty Dancing” back to the stage with a brand-new Broadway musical, officially set to begin performances on February 12, 2027, ahead of its 40th anniversary celebration tied to the 2004 stage debut. The studio’s announcement comes as Lionsgate continues to expand its theatrical footprint, building on recent stage runs including “The Hunger Games: On Stage” in London (in its second year) and “Now You See Me” starting on Broadway this fall. “La La Land” is also receiving a stage adaptation. Previously, Lionsgate’s screen successes include “The Housemaid,” which reportedly grossed more than $400 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Lionsgate’s “Sunrise on the Reaping” is due in theaters November 20.