Fisher Theatre

If you know that line, you know exactly what we're talking about this morning.

Dirty Dancing, one of the most beloved romantic movies of all times, is back, and it's live onstage downstairs from where I'm sitting right now in the historic Fisher Theatre.

The original movie came out in 1987 starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.

We all remember that.

It gave us unforgettable music, incredible dancing, one of the most famous movie lines ever delivered, and a love story that people are still talking about nearly 40 years later.

And now the story of Baby and Johnny and that magical summer at Kellerman's Resort has come to Detroit.

Dirty Dancing the musical opened at the Fisher Theatre last night and runs through Sunday the 18th.

I went last night.

Few films have made music, dance, and romance feel quite as inseparable as Dirty Dancing.

And now the iconic show is arriving at the Fisher Theatre here in Detroit with a thrilling touring production.

Joining us today is triple threat, Ashley Lalonde, who has toured with Hamilton, sang at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and is now bringing Elizabeth to life in Dirty Dancing: The Musical.

Thank you so much for being here, Ashley.

Thank you so much for having me, Brian.

It's been a blast.

So Dirty Dancing the musical arrives at the Fisher Theatre October 13th.

It runs through the 18th, so get your tickets now from ATG Detroit.

So while The Notebook has spent decades asking whether love can survive time, distance, and memory, on stage the questions get even more complicated because young, middle, and older versions of these characters can exist together right in front of us.

So if you've seen The Notebook at the Fisher Theatre or somewhere else on tour, we want to hear from you.

Did the musical live up to the story you already knew? And more importantly, which song broke you? Follow us at BSB Insider for more theater reviews, interviews, and entertainment worth leaving your house for, and subscribe to BSB Podcast wherever you listen.

Thanks again for joining us here in our box seats.

Uh, and I know there's a musical that's coming to a, uh, Michigan for a live sta- stage production.

Yeah, it's hap- actually happening at the Fisher Theatre, so that's Dirty Dancing: The Musical.

That's coming to Michigan for a live stage production.

Uh, the classic love story of Baby and Johnny will take over the stage at Detroit's historic Fisher Theatre.

The show kicks off on Tuesday, October 13th at 7:30 PM, with multiple performances running through the week, including Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 PM.

You can expect a high-energy production packed with live music, electrifying choreography, and 35 iconic hit songs like "Hungry Eyes," "Hey Baby," and of course, the show-stopping "I've Had The Time of My Life." Tickets can be purchased through the ATG website, the AXS website, and StubHub.

Yes.

He's performing Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, October 10th, 2026.

And I'm Brian Kitson, and we are excited for a new season here at the BSB Podcast.

However, this isn't just a new season for us, as ATG Detroit is also kicking off their latest Broadway season with the arrival of The Notebook at the Fisher Theatre.

General spoiler warning, nothing is off the table in our two-part The Notebook musical discussion, so if you haven't seen it yet, pause this video and come back once you have.

If you're still with us, let's dive in.

But your first entry into Sufts was... seeing it on stage, and the staging is vastly different from that of the pro shot.

Walking into the Fisher Theater and seeing the show, what did the staging do for you?

I love, like, I don't want to call it, like, I don't want to call it minimalist because it's certainly not, but I love when an ensemble and a cast takes up the entirety of a stage.

And you're just like living in the moment.

Most of the time, everything's going right.

I'm coming down to, uh, the Fisher Theatre tonight to see the, The Notebook, and I'm looking forward to it.

But w- we'll, we'll talk about, uh, these teen takeovers, and all of a sudden, you know, there was a bunch of teenagers and something happened.

But, uh, for the most part, that does not happen.

If you've been wondering things like, can a trust protect what I leave to my children? What happens if I give someone power of attorney over me? And how can I help my parents while respecting their independence? You're in the right place.

Not too long ago, my husband asked if I wanted to go on a date night to see Jane Goodall speak at the Fisher Theater in Detroit.

I told him I wanted to go, but not as a date night.

I wanted it to be a family night.

She gave humanity permission to care.

That's why Jane Goodall's voice, a voice for all, that is good, still carries.

When my husband, my daughter, and I saw her speak at the Fisher Theater in Detroit a little over a month ago, I realized I wasn't just listening to a scientist.

I was listening to a movement.