Inside the Legal Battle Over a Lucrative 'Dirty Dancing' Stage Musical (Exclusive) — hollywoodreporter.com

When Dirty Dancing came out in 1987, it was a massive hit, grossing nearly $214 million in worldwide box office. But the film starring Patrick Swayze as a dance instructor at a vacation resort was nothing compared to the success of the stage version. In London alone, a Dirty Dancing musical reportedly grossed $500 million. Such prosperity should be the formula for happiness among all involved, but it hasn't been. Behind the curtains, the screenwriter of the original film has been tangoing with the stage version's Australian producer over rights. Last year, an arbitrator ruled largely in favor of the production company, but the drama isn't over. Last week, amid reports of new Dirty Dancing musical tour dates in the UK, a New York judge was asked to confirm the arbitrator's ruling.

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