Dirty Dancing Reviews

Tammie R. from Florida, USA

SUPERB DANCING, TERRIBLE ACTING

This amateurish production is something you would expect to see from a secondary school play. Johnny was a superb dancer, but he was just that- a dancer, not an actor. His character was less than flat and at times, if it wasn’t because he forgot his lines, the pauses were longer than necessary and awkward. The intensity between Johnny and Baby lacked luster and felt like two teenagers with braces trying to kiss each other for the first time. Finally, the production was a poor attempt to recreate the movie, using the same dialogue and scenes, and nothing extra. I would have been happier to have stayed home, saved some money, and just watched the movie again.

Sarah from London

CERTAINLY NOT A SHOW STOPPER

I was more than disappointed with Dirty Dancing. Firstly, they tried to 'copy' the film onstage, which did not work. Secondly, the dancers (who were all fantastic) were just that - dancers and did not act out their roles with any emotion or feeling. It was as if they were fed up. The second half seemed to have a lot more life and did pick up, but overall the worst westend show I have seen and will not be rushing back!

Jim from Santa Barbara, California, USA

DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY - NOT AS GOOD AS THE MOVIE OR THE DVD

The stage musical Dirty Dancing was not as good as the movie. The stage Baby Houseman did not come close to reprising Jennifer Grey's classic performance nor did the perfomance of the stage Johnny Castle approach the great performance of Patrick Swayze. The quality of the stage Dr. Houseman and Max Kellerman were nowhere near the movie performances of Jerry Orbach and Jack Weston. The seats we purchased were the most expensive seats in the theatre, but they did not have adequate legroom and were so uncomfortable that my wife had to move to another seat on the aisle which was uncomfortable. I expressed our need for adequate legroom to the seller at the theatre box office. She assured us that there was adequate room but she would not let us examine the seats. The management refused to make good on the misrepresentation. CAVEAT EMPTOR-BUYER BEWARE I SUGGEST THE YOU GET THE DVD WHICH IS NOW IN BLU-RAY AND THE SOUNDTRACK RATHER THAN SPENDING THE MONEY ON THE STAGE PERFORMANCE.

Oh Dear! from Wolverhampton, UK

TERRIBLE

I wouldn't waste ure money, unfortunately I had too! Probably one of the worst show's i have seen in the west end. And as a musicals fan i was really looking forward to this show, as i was a fan of the movie! The Highly trained cast are serverly let down, by the poor script and lack of humour, if there was any it was lost in translation. If ure expecting to see a musical you'll be very dissapointed. This is no musical. I would have loved to see the lead characters actually sing something! Don't get me wrong the dancers are amazing, but there is no adaptation here. If ure a fan of the movie, stick to watching that! I haven't bought myself to watch it since!

Tina from Colchester, England

DISAPPOINTMENT

What a disappointment! So, so cheesy! As a dirty dancing fan, I have waited so long to see this and felt truly let down! It has no atmosphere or chemistry in the characters that you expect from this story. It I'd definantly missing that West End magic! I took my daughter who is 22 as her first West End experience and frankly felt embarrased!

Pam from London, England

DREADFUL. FLAT, UNINSPIRING, WOODEN. AMATEURISH.

Soooo disappointing, I couldn’t believe it could be so bad! I was a bit far back to be sure but it looked and sounded like they were miming to pre-recordings. The dancing was good but the stage felt too big for the limited no. of cast.

Ricardo Hoddini from Bexley , England

ABSOLUTE GARBAGE

What a waste of time and money . Shockingly bad acting and very few songs of any credibility. Boring from start to finish . Don’t go

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