Jill Winternitz, Paul-Michael Jones and More Star in West End's DIRTY DANCING

Wednesday 29 May 2013: The producers of the smash hit musical Dirty Dancing are delighted to announce details of the principal cast, who will take to the stage in the West End return of this record-breaking show from Saturday 13 July at London's Piccadilly Theatre.

American actress Jill Winternitz, from the current touring cast of Dirty Dancing, will continue in the iconic leading role of 'Baby Houseman', the innocent teenager who goes on a voyage of discovery during her summer at Kellerman's. Manchester born Paul-Michael Jones will reprise his role as the much-loved 'Johnny Castle'. Paul-Michael has been part of the Dirty Dancing national tour cast since 2011, wowing audiences up and down the country with his portrayal of one of the most enduring roles in popular culture. Charlotte Gooch will take on the role of dancer 'Penny Johnson', having played the part in the 2011-2012 Dirty Dancing touring cast as well as in the Berlin production, and understudying the role in the original London show.