Dirty Dancing at The Manchester Palace Theatre Manchester Gets the Classic Story on Stage With 55 songs & 73 scene changes, Dirty Dancing pulls out all the stops to recreate the iconic movie on stage. The musical tells the story of a shy teenager, Frances ‘ Baby’ Houseman, who blossoms from daddy’s girl to precocious young woman under the guidance of dance instructor Johnny Castle. With a talented cast oozing sex appeal, this slice of 80s nostalgia became a West End sensation & arrives at the Palace Theatre, Manchester on its first ever national tour.