![]() ![]() This allows the scenes to change quickly and efficiently. Stephen Brimson Lewis' set uses few physical objects, and relies mainly on projections by Jon Driscoll to establish location. These powerful vocalists carry most of the musical performances, and team up to deliver the crowd-pleasing classic "(I've Had) The Time of My Life." On the contrary, when the time comes to break into song, Adrienne Walker - who opens the show with "This Magic Moment" - and Doug Carpenter take their moment to shine. That is not to say that the cast lacks musical talent. A dance heavy show, neither one of the leads sings, and songs such as "Hungry Eyes" are piped in through the speaker. The show, though a thrilling spectacle, is not so much a musical as it is an extended dance recital with a plot. On the flip side, Tierney, who has danced with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, reminds the audience just how sexy dancing can be. Abbott, a graduate of Juilliard, moves with fluidity, and effortlessly captures Baby's timidity and grace. Of course, the leads, Abbott and Tierney, do not disappoint either. Winton, whose credits include dancing with the Joffrey Ballet, is absolutely thrilling to watch as she executes moves that seem impossible. One standout is Jenny Winton as Penny, Johnny's childhood friend and dance partner. ![]() The choreographers (Kate Champion, Michelle Lynch, and David Scothford) utilize the amazing skills of their cast to create the sultry world of dance into which Baby stumbles. The abundance of dance talent in this show is incredible. Shocked and a little excited by the sensual dances she sees before her, Baby meets Johnny (Christopher Tierney), the resort's dance instructor, and is sucked into his world. However, when the ever-curious Baby runs into Billy Kostecki (Doug Carpenter), an employee, she in introduced to the other side of Kellerman's - the employees' after-hours parties. The mornings consist of endless games of Simon Says and easy dance lessons. The story begins with Baby "Frances" Houseman (Gillian Abbott), and her family (Mark Elliot Wilson, Margot White, Alex Scolari) arriving at their vacation destination - Kellerman's, a mountain resort - where the days are hot, and the employees are even hotter. The ultimate girls-night movie has gotten a makeover - as a stage show! A coming of age story and the most swoon-worthy summer romance, Dirty Dancing - written by Eleanor Bergstein - has been seducing crowds all over the nation, and is now making its stop at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles.Ĭhistopher Tierney and Gillian Abbott as Johnny and Baby. ![]()
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