Blake Zelesnikar News

Review Roundup: DIRTY DANCING Launches North American Tour

by Stephi Wild — September 23, 2026

The North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical is now underway! The tour launched at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, MN.

Review: DIRTY DANCING Presented by Broadway In Chicago

by Angela Lin — September 12, 2026

Dirty Dancing: The Musical takes us back to the summer of 1963, a season of forbidden romance, deep passion, and electrifying dancing to iconic soundtracks.

Video: First Look at the DIRTY DANCING Musical Tour Trailer

by Michael Major — August 27, 2026

The North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, based on the beloved film, has released a first look video! Launching in Saint Paul, MN, the tour is set to visit Boston, Toronto, Washington, DC.

Review: DIRTY DANCING THE MUSICAL at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts

by Jared Fessler — August 21, 2026

What did our critic think of DIRTY DANCING THE MUSICAL at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts?

Photos: First Look at DIRTY DANCING Tour Cast on Stage

by Chloe Rabinowitz — August 12, 2026

See first-look photos of Dirty Dancing: The Musical's North American tour, starring Annalese Starzec and Blake Zelesnikar as Baby and Johnny.

Interview: Blake Zelesnikar of DIRTY DANCING THE MUSICAL at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts

by Jared Fessler — August 5, 2026

The national tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical will officially launch at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul, Minnesota, bringing the beloved story from the big screen to the stage.

Full Cast Set For DIRTY DANCING: THE MUSICAL North American Tour

by Stephi Wild — June 29, 2026

The full cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of Dirty Dancing: The Musical, a new stage production based on the beloved film Dirty Dancing.

Video: GOTTA DANCE! Cast Members Perform 'Sweet Georgia Brown'

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 11, 2026

Gotta Dance!'s Ronnie S.

Video: Cast of GOTTA DANCE! Performs 'Teach Me How To Shimmy'

by A.A. Cristi — April 10, 2026

The cast of GOTTA DANCE!, now playing at Stage 42, performed live on FOX5's Good Day New York.

Photos: GOTTA DANCE! Celebrates Opening Night at Stage 42

by Genevieve Rafter Keddy — April 1, 2026

GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City.

Video: First Look At GOTTA DANCE! at Stage 42

by A.A. Cristi — April 1, 2026

GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City.

Photos: GOTTA DANCE! is Now Playing at Stage 42

by Stephi Wild — March 23, 2026

All new production photos have been released from Gotta Dance!, the first dance production to capture the original choreography of classic musicals all on one stage.

All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide

by Team BWW — March 27, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season.

GOTTA DANCE! to Begin Performances This Week at Stage 42

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 16, 2026

Gotta Dance!—the first dance production to capture the original choreography of classic musicals including West Side Story, Singin’ in the Rain, Pippin, A Chorus Line and others— will begin performancs Off-Broadway this week!

GOTTA DANCE! to be Presented Off-Broadway at Stage 42

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 3, 2026

Gotta Dance!—the first dance production to capture the original choreography of classic musicals including West Side Story, Singin’ in the Rain, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, and others — all on one stage will be presented Off-Broadway.

Review Roundup: GOTTA DANCE Opens Off-Broadway at the York Theatre

by Stephi Wild — December 4, 2025

The York Theatre Company and American Dance Machine are now presenting Gotta Dance, co-directed by Nikki Feirt Atkins and Randy Skinner.

Photos: First Rehearsal of The York Theatre's GOTTA DANCE With American Dance Machine

by A.A. Cristi — October 30, 2025

THE YORK THEATRE and AMERICAN DANCE MACHINE, in association with Riki Kane Larimer, present GOTTA DANCE, Co-Directed by Nikki Feirt Atkins (Producing Artistic Director of American Dance Machine for the 21st Century) and Randy Skinner (42nd Street, White Christmas, Dames at Sea).