Enter to win two tickets to Opening Night of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage, presented by the FSCJ Artist Series! The North American tour of Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage premieres in Jacksonville from Tuesday, December 9th through Sunday, December 14th for 8 performances only at the Times-Union Center downtown.
Words cannot even begin to describe how excited I am. Every woman’s favorite movie, favorite cast, favorite soundtrack, favorite storyline, and favorite dance is making its way to Jacksonville for a LIVE performance! I am, of course, talking about Dirty Dancing. And I, ladies (and gentlemen), have two tickets to opening night to give away to one of my fabulous readers. Happy Monday.
If you’re one of the sinful few who have not seen this most amazing classic flick (Yes, these people do exist, and my friend Ashley is unfortunate proof. After you enter this contest, head over to her blog and give her hell.), here’s a quick synopsis for you:
Dirty Dancing is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance, and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this timeless love story features the hit songs “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.”
It’s the summer of 1963, and 17-year-old Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman is on vacation in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents. Mesmerized by the racy dance moves and pounding rhythms she discovers in the resort’s staff quarters, Baby can’t wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle, the resort’s sexy dance instructor. Passions ignite and Baby’s life changes forever when she is thrown in to the deep end as Johnny’s leading lady, both on-stage and off.
I know, you’re covered in goosebumps and your heart is racing with excitement, right? Would it race even faster if I told you that all you have to do to win tickets to the show’s opening night on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in Jacksonville is leave a comment on this post? ‘Tis true!
To enter, leave a comment below telling me your favorite line, song, dance or scene from the classic film. That’s it! I will select one winner at random on Friday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. EST. For an additional entry, Tweet about the giveaway and tell all of your followers how awesome the FSCJ Artist Series and I are. (Sample Tweet: I just entered to win tickets to opening night of Dirty Dancing on @blakeleya‘s blog, thanks to @TheArtistSeries! http://wp.me/p22UdQ-1d2).
I am still so devastated from the loss of Patrick Swayze, so this will be the perfect way to remember him and pretend he is still with us. I mean, how much do these characters look like those from the movie?! It’s uncanny.
Tickets for Dirty Dancing in Jacksonville start at only $37.50 and can be purchased at HERE, (904) 442-2929, and the FSCJ Artist Series Box Office between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more at (904) 442-2947 or groupsales@fscj.edu. Stay updated on show discounts by liking the FSCJ Artist Series’ Facebook page and following them on Twitter.
Dirty Dancing Performance Schedule at Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center:
Tuesday, December 9th at 7:30PM
Wednesday, December 10th at 7:30PM
Thursday, December 11th at 7:30PM
Friday, December 12th at 8PM
Saturday, December 13th at 2PM & 8PM
Sunday, December 14th at 1:30PM & 7PM
If you just can’t wait and need more now, you can go behind-the-scenes of Dirty Dancing with this episode of the Broadway Balances America mini-series during The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television:
http://bit.ly/DirtyDancingBBA
P.s. In all honesty, I asked my FSCJ Artsit Series contact if she could arrange for the cast to teach Jimmy and I THE dance for our first dance at our wedding. (She laughed.) But hey, if anyone knows it and is willing to teach it, I am willing to learn!
Ready for more goosebumps? WATCH THIS!!
Disclaimer: Tickets to the show were provided to me by the FSCJ Artist Series. I am a member of the Artist Series’ Professional Theater Ambassador Program and am compensated with tickets to select shows in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are my own.
This Blonde Life 
Nobody puts baby in a corner!
It is so hard to pick ONE line, song or scene.
However, as I’ve said elsewhere, the one-two punch of Otis Redding (These arms of mine) and Solomon Burke (Cry to me) is the perfect music for one of the best love scenes ever!
This is such a great giveaway! I love musicals! I love the movie! It’s so hard to choose! I think my favorite scene is where he lifts her up!
Hi Beth,
So glad you entered – you’re my winner! Please email me at busybmail @ gmail.com to claim and I will give you instructions on how to pick up your tickets. Congratulations!