Second Episode of “Broadway Balances America”
Takes Audiences Behind the Scenes With
Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage
Exclusively on The Balancing Act®
Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 am (ET/PT)
(POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – PR.Com – September 3, 2014) Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage, presented September 23 – October 5 at the Aronoff Center as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati 2014/2015 Season presented by TriHealth will take center stage on the award-winning morning show The Balancing Act® on the Lifetime® Channel on Tuesday, September 9 at 7:00 a.m. (ET/PT). Tune in as The Balancing Act host Olga Villaverde gets up close and personal with star Samuel Pergande aka “Johnny Castle” and Associate Choreographer David Scotchford to learn some of the classic dance moves from the show and as the movie’s author Eleanor Bergstein shares what inspired her to bring this beloved film to life on the stage. This is the second of a special six-part series, “Broadway Balances America.” The episode will re-air on September 16 at 7:00 a.m. (ET/PT) on Lifetime. Tickets for Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage are available at the Aronoff Center Box Office downtown at 650 Walnut Street, online at CincinnatiArts.org or by phone at 513.621.ARTS.
The six-part special series “Broadway Balances America” will provide interviews highlighting the shows that are featured on Broadway Across America’s 2014-2015 Broadway series nationwide – from Cincinnati to Boston, from Houston to Minneapolis, and everywhere in between.
About The Balancing Act® on Lifetime® Television:
Now in its 7th year, The Balancing Act continues to empower women in all aspects of their lives. The mission at The Balancing Act is simple – the show strives to help today’s modern woman balance it all by bringing them positive solutions to enrich and empower them. Entertaining, educational and trusted by women, viewers can tune in to America’s premier morning show The Balancing Act on weekday mornings at 7:00 am (ET/PT) airing on Lifetime television. For additional information or to view a segment visit:www.thebalancingact.com
To learn more about the Broadway Balances America series, please visit:www.broadwaybalancesamerica.com
About Broadway in Cincinnati:
Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati presented by TriHealth is committed to bringing the very best of Broadway to the Tri-State, presenting touring Broadway plays and musicals in Cincinnati since 1987. Broadway in Cincinnati is a member of the Greater Cincinnati Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and The Broadway League. Fifth Third Bank is the sponsor of the Cincinnati 14/15 Season and the season is presented by TriHealth. LOCAL 12 is the official television station of the 14/15 Cincinnati Season.
About Broadway Across America:
BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA is part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of companies, which includesBroadway.com and is operated by John Gore (Owner & CEO). BAA is the foremost presenter of first-class touring musicals and plays in North America, operating in 40 markets. As a leading Broadway producer, BAA is dedicated to the development and production of new and diverse theatre. Current/upcoming productions include Beautiful, Bullets Over Broadway, Million Dollar Quartet and Pippin. Past productions includeHairspray, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Memphis, Promises, Promises and The Producers. Broadway.com is the premier theater website for news, exclusive content and ticket sales. For more information please visit BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com and Broadway.com.
About Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage:
Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage is a record-breaking live theatre sensation, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. London’s Sunday Express says “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!” Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” the production first played in Sydney, Australia in 2004 and has been seen by millions around the globe since in Hamburg, Germany, London’s West End and more. Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with a 30-plus city North America tour, which recently launched in Washington, DC.
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