http://www.dirtydancingamerica.com/ Enjoy a backstage view of the most eagerly anticipated theatrical production of the year, Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage. Cast member Richard Dempsey is your host in this series of video diaries recorded during rehearsals and the early performances through to the glittering opening at London's Aldwych Theatre. Dirty Dancing has broken box office records, recording the highest ever advance sales with fans clamouring for tickets. These diaries provide the perfect insight into what goes on behind the scenes of a multi-million pound West End Stage production and are a must see for all fans. Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage by Eleanor Bergstein features the classic songs from the hit movie including Time Of My Life, richardhowle@akauk.com() Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:02:54 +0100 en-gb Arts http://www.myooch.com/lib/image.php?image=../users/d/di/dirtydancing/images/dirty_dancing_ituneslogo.jpg&max_width=144&max_height=400 http://www.dirtydancingamerica.com/ 144 144 Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage Enjoy a backstage view of the most eagerly anticipated theatrical production of the year, Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage. Cast member Richard Dempsey is your host in this series of video diaries recorded during rehearsals and the early performances through to the glittering opening at London's Aldwych Theatre. Dirty Dancing has broken box office records, recording the highest ever advance sales with fans clamouring for tickets. These diaries provide the perfect insight into what goes on behind the scenes of a multi-million pound West End Stage production and are a must see for all fans. Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage by Eleanor Bergstein features the classic songs from the hit movie including Time Of My Life, Natalie Griffiths info@myooch.com No Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:02:54 +0100 richardhowle@akauk.com(Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage) 10 http://s3.amazonaws.com/media.dirtydancing/DDChicagoVblogEp1-ReharsalsWeek1.mov Ensemble performer Thea Brooks takes us backstage in Chicago for a look at the first week of rehearsals of the North American tour of Dirty Dancing. The show's leads are already hard at work learning their many dance routines. "It feels awesome to be done with the first week and still be alive," Amanda Leigh Cobb, who will play "Baby," tells Thea. Watch as Amanda and her co-stars practice ballroom and Latin styles under the direction of encouraging choreographer Craig Wilson. Though these new styles present some challenges, it's all just a lot of fun, insists Britta Lazenga, a veteran from the Toronto production who will be playing Penny in Chicago. info@myooch.com(Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:35:14 +0100 Arts http://s3.amazonaws.com/media.dirtydancing/DDChicagoVblogEp1-ReharsalsWeek1.mov Episode 1: Chicago Rehearsals Week 1 - July 25, 2008 Ensemble performer Thea Brooks takes us backstage in Chicago for a look at the first week of rehearsals of the North American tour of Dirty Dancing. The show's leads are already hard at work learning their many dance routines. "It feels awesome to be done with the first week and still be alive," Amanda Leigh Cobb, who will play "Baby," tells Thea. Watch as Amanda and her co-stars practice ballroom and Latin styles under the direction of encouraging choreographer Craig Wilson. Though these new styles present some challenges, it's all just a lot of fun, insists Britta Lazenga, a veteran from the Toronto production who will be playing Penny in Chicago. Dirty Dancing America no Dirty,Dancing,,theatre,,broadway,musical 0:00:00 http://s3.amazonaws.com/media.dirtydancing/DDChicagoVblogEp2-RehearsalsWeek2.mov As Dirty Dancing rehearsals move into their second week, ensemble member Thea Brooks takes us backstage for a look at "ballroom bootcamp." With so many performers working on their routines for "Do you love me?" they're dancing around each other-and sometimes even into each other. Despite the meticulous training, they must also learn to make their moves look spontaneous and real to life. "This show is all about empowering the cast to feel that the choreography is part of them," says ballroom and Latin choreographer Craig Wilson. "It's not just a step we're giving them to do." info@myooch.com(Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage) Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:35:14 +0100 Arts http://s3.amazonaws.com/media.dirtydancing/DDChicagoVblogEp2-RehearsalsWeek2.mov Episode 2: Chicago Rehearsals Week 2 - July 30, 2008 As Dirty Dancing rehearsals move into their second week, ensemble member Thea Brooks takes us backstage for a look at "ballroom bootcamp." With so many performers working on their routines for "Do you love me?" they're dancing around each other-and sometimes even into each other. Despite the meticulous training, they must also learn to make their moves look spontaneous and real to life. "This show is all about empowering the cast to feel that the choreography is part of them," says ballroom and Latin choreographer Craig Wilson. "It's not just a step we're giving them to do." Dirty Dancing America no Dirty,Dancing,,theatre,,broadway,musical 0:00:00 http://s3.amazonaws.com/media.dirtydancing/DDChicagoVblogEp3-PressLaunch.mov Dirty Dancing ensemble member Thea Brooks shows you around the Cadillac Palace Theatre where the show begins performances on September 28, 2008. Get a look at "Carry a Watermelon Day" at the box office, where the first twenty fans to line up carrying their watermelons will receive free tickets! Eleanor Bergstein, writer and creator of Dirty Dancing, even stops by to talk about her excitement at finally bringing the show to US soil. Get an inside look at the press launch and peek behind-the-scenes at the creative team collaborators that hope you'll "have the time of your life" at Dirty Dancing! info@myooch.com(Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage) Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:35:14 +0100 Arts http://s3.amazonaws.com/media.dirtydancing/DDChicagoVblogEp3-PressLaunch.mov Episode 3: Press Launch Dirty Dancing ensemble member Thea Brooks shows you around the Cadillac Palace Theatre where the show begins performances on September 28, 2008. Get a look at "Carry a Watermelon Day" at the box office, where the first twenty fans to line up carrying their watermelons will receive free tickets! Eleanor Bergstein, writer and creator of Dirty Dancing, even stops by to talk about her excitement at finally bringing the show to US soil. Get an inside look at the press launch and peek behind-the-scenes at the creative team collaborators that hope you'll "have the time of your life" at Dirty Dancing! Dirty Dancing America no Dirty,Dancing,,theatre,,broadway,musical 0:00:00 http://s3.amazonaws.com/media.dirtydancing/DDChicagoVblogEp4-MeetingTheCast.mov Ensemble member Thea Brooks gives a sneak peek at the rehearsals of Dirty Dancing. Join her at the dance studio, where the cast is hard at work, dancing and singing for hours on end. Get an inside look at the cast blocking out scenes, getting more in-depth with their characters, and working out their voices. Let Josef Brown take you through his favorite moments of rehearsal and how he puts all the details together. You'll even get to see "Hungry Eyes" performed right before your "hungry eyes!" info@myooch.com(Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage) Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:35:14 +0100 Arts http://s3.amazonaws.com/media.dirtydancing/DDChicagoVblogEp4-MeetingTheCast.mov Episode 4: Meeting The Cast Ensemble member Thea Brooks gives a sneak peek at the rehearsals of Dirty Dancing. Join her at the dance studio, where the cast is hard at work, dancing and singing for hours on end. Get an inside look at the cast blocking out scenes, getting more in-depth with their characters, and working out their voices. Let Josef Brown take you through his favorite moments of rehearsal and how he puts all the details together. You'll even get to see "Hungry Eyes" performed right before your "hungry eyes!" Dirty Dancing America no Dirty,Dancing,,theatre,,broadway,musical 0:00:00 http://s3.amazonaws.com/media.dirtydancing/DDChicagoVblogEp5-TechnicalRehearsal.mov Ensemble member Thea Brooks takes you inside the theatre with the entire production and creative team of Dirty Dancing as the cast begins its technical rehearsal. You'll get a closer look at the beautiful Cadillac Palace Theatre and even get a quick peak at what it looks like when Johnny and Baby are practicing "the lift" in an onstage lake! Thea takes you behind the scenes into the band room and then gives you a sneak peek at some of the costumes that help bring the show to life. info@myooch.com(Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage) Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:35:14 +0100 Arts http://s3.amazonaws.com/media.dirtydancing/DDChicagoVblogEp5-TechnicalRehearsal.mov Episode 5: Meeting The Cast Ensemble member Thea Brooks takes you inside the theatre with the entire production and creative team of Dirty Dancing as the cast begins its technical rehearsal. You'll get a closer look at the beautiful Cadillac Palace Theatre and even get a quick peak at what it looks like when Johnny and Baby are practicing "the lift" in an onstage lake! Thea takes you behind the scenes into the band room and then gives you a sneak peek at some of the costumes that help bring the show to life. Dirty Dancing America no Dirty,Dancing,,theatre,,broadway,musical 0:00:00 http://media.dirtydancing.s3.amazonaws.com/DDChicagoVblogEp6_FirstPerformance.mov Thea Brooks takes you backstage at Dirty Dancing invited dress rehearsal. Watch as the audience files in, ready for the night to begin. You'll get a sneak peek at the merchandise available at the theatre and hear straight from writer and creator Eleanor Bergstein about how proud she is to see the show premiere. Just take it from the audience members who could not contain their excitement as they came out of the theatre, you'll be dying to see Dirty Dancing on stage! info@myooch.com(Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage) Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:35:14 +0100 Arts http://media.dirtydancing.s3.amazonaws.com/DDChicagoVblogEp6_FirstPerformance.mov Episode 6: First Performance Thea Brooks takes you backstage at Dirty Dancing invited dress rehearsal. Watch as the audience files in, ready for the night to begin. You'll get a sneak peek at the merchandise available at the theatre and hear straight from writer and creator Eleanor Bergstein about how proud she is to see the show premiere. Just take it from the audience members who could not contain their excitement as they came out of the theatre, you'll be dying to see Dirty Dancing on stage! Dirty Dancing America no Dirty,Dancing,,theatre,,broadway,musical 0:00:00