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January 2008 Preview by Meghan Gillogly
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The premiere of the classic "Dirty Dancing" movie turned musical is coming to the U.S. for the first time here in Chicago. How exciting is it to be able to relive one of the most popular American movies? It comes to life here September 2, 2008 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre stage. The show has been receiving astounding reviews in Australia, New Zealand, and Germany. "Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage" opened in London with the largest advanced sales in theatrical history.
Upon arriving to the launch of this theatrical debut, I was surrounded by quotes and pictures from the show that brought me back to the opening of the movie in the late 80's. Phrases like, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner," made me remember all the wonderful and fun parts of watching that movie. The music, the dancing, the romantic tension and to be able to see it live makes me think putting this movie on stage is a perfect fit. I also had the privlege of being able to hear the thought process of the talented writer and creator Eleanor Bergstein and what prompted her to take this to stage.
She said, "I originally wrote the movie because I love to dance. Since the movie opened, the open hearted audience response has made me believe that everyone has a secret dancer inside them, one they feel could connect them to the physical world in the way they dream." That is true because as soon as the dancers took the stage and the music came on, the whole audience came alive and clapped with excitement. Come see this energetic, sassy musical and let it bring you back to a place where music, dance and love was all you needed to survive! I'm sure you'll have the time of your life!
"Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage" will premiere in Chicago for a limited engagement on Sep. 2, 2008 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Tickets are now available for groups of 20 or more by calling 312-977-1710. Individual tickets are $28-$95 and will be available starting April 4, 2008. For more information, visit www.dirtydancingonstage.com.
About Meghan Gillogly
Meghan Gillogly was born and raised in Florida and has been involved with the arts since the age of two years old. She started as a dancer in everything from tap, jazz, ballet and some ballroom and taught in Orlando for a year. She had the opportunity to study and perform with the Sarasota Ballet of Florida, with Frank Hatchett, a master choreographer from NYC, and danced on Disney's Cinderella castle stage. She became involved with the theater at nine years old with a local community theater and was hooked ever since. Throughout high school she performed in many classic plays including "Guys and Dolls," "Me and my Girl," "Once Upon a Mattress," and "Good News".
After high school, she attended and studied musical theater at Florida State University, Florida Southern College, American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, and is currently enrolled at Columbia College here in Chicago to complete her Bachelor's degree. She also had the pleasure of studying with Michael Pieper at Second City, a talented and colorful director. She moved to Chicago two years ago and loves it! Meghan has had experience with creative and analytical writing most recently when reviewing "Massacre" at the Goodman Theatre this past spring for class.
Upon graduating from Columbia, Meghan plans to pursue a professional career as an actress on stage and film and is excited at the great opportunities Chicago offers to all of the arts professionally. She is grateful for the opportunity to work with Steadstyle and see some of the world's best actors perform here in Chicago. She also looks forward to not only experiencing the performances but becoming educated as she is a budding actress herself!