Digital reporter Lucinda Herbert with her review after the first night performance of Dirty Dancing on stage, at the Blackpool Opera House
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00:00 I'm here at the Blackpool Winter Gardens for the opening night of Dirty Dancing the Musical.
00:05 I love the film, it's such a gorgeous coming of age story and I'm expecting the live show to be packed with all the iconic moments from the film.
00:14 Let's go take a look.
00:16 [crowd noise]
00:45 [crowd noise]
01:11 Let's go.
01:13 [crowd noise]
01:20 So far the audience are really enjoying the show, they're singing along, they're clapping along, there's all those familiar dance scenes that people recognise from the film.
01:28 It's just a really good feel good atmosphere.
01:31 [crowd noise]
01:48 Thank you Blackpool!
01:50 [crowd noise]
02:09 The acting is absolutely fantastic, especially between Baby and Johnny.
02:13 It's a story that everybody knows but it's just absolutely wonderful.
02:17 Let's go see what some of the audience think.
02:20 It was fabulous, we were really dancing in the air, it was brilliant, I recommend it.
02:24 Was it better than you expected?
02:26 Well I saw it before and I knew it was going to be good, I have to say, just as good, it was very very good.
02:32 I thought it was pretty good, yeah I really enjoyed it.
02:35 First time you've seen it?
02:36 First time I've seen it, yes.
02:38 And did it live up to expectations?
02:41 Yes, yes, yes, it's what I expected and it delivered, good dancers.
02:46 What were the highlights?
02:48 All of it really, you've got back memories from watching the film, it was really good.
02:53 Absolutely brilliant, thank you.
02:55 Brilliant.
02:56 It's fabulous.
02:57 Is it the first time you've seen a show?
02:59 Yes, not for me, second time.
03:01 And was it better this time?
03:03 Better, much better.
03:04 And what were the highlights?
03:05 Oh everything, dancing, singing, everything.
03:08 Gut pecs.
03:10 [laughter]
03:12 Well the show was absolutely amazing, I really can't recommend it enough and it's here right through until the 7th October at Blackpool Winter Garden, so make sure you come and see it.
03:23 I'm Lucinda Herbert for the Blackpool Gazette.
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