"Dirty Dancing" brings classic love story and music to the Kentucky Center |

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- "Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage" 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."

The latest stage incarnation introduces a whole new generation of fans to Johnny and Baby through the talents of Gillian Abbott and Christopher Tierney. Their performances prove again that "nobody puts Baby in a corner!"

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.

PNC Broadway in Louisville is pleased to announce that individual tickets for the Louisville premiere of Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage, playing The Kentucky Center October 13-18, are on sale now. Tickets start at $31.25 and are available online at www.kentuckycenter.org or by calling 584-7777.

About Gillian Abbott:

Gillian humbly makes her National Tour debut as "Baby." She recently made her television debut on HBO's Boardwalk Empire, performed in choreographer Stacey Tookey's Moments Defined, and The Metropolitan Opera's Prince Igor. Proudly graduated from The Juilliard School after beginning her professional career in Cirque du Soleil's Beatles LOVE show. Blessed to begin her journey in Calgary,Alberta among family, friends and mentors. Thanks be to God!www.gillianabbott.com

About Christopher Tierney:

Christopher has danced with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Les Ballet Jazz du Montreal and Houston Ballet. First national tour of Movin' Out and the North American premiere of Dirty Dancing. Original cast on Broadway in Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark. Off Broadway credits include I Am The Wind (The One) and Downward Facing Debbie (Tate). Featured actor inAcross The Universe with Julie Taymor. All my heart to mom, dad, Patrick and Natalie for their love and support.

For more information on the show and on the PNC Broadway Series productions, visit www.BroadwayinLouisville.com.