It has been announced that X Factor winner Joe McElderry will join the touring cast of Dirty Dancing for a special gala performance at the Sunderland Empire on Tuesday 25th September 2012. The special gala performance is in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust of which Joe is an ambassador and North East patron.
The Geordie singer, whose new album Here’s What I Believe will be released on 10 September, will perform the iconic Dirty Dancing finale number Time of My Life. There will be bucket collections before and after each show during the week of 24th September, with all with all proceeds going towards supporting teenagers and young adults diagnosed with cancer across the UK.
Joe said, “Musical theatre is a huge passion of mine, and I’ve always been a huge fan of Dirty Dancing and so I’m very excited to be taking part!”
Dirty Dancing producer Karl Sydow said, “We are thrilled that Joe is joining us in Sunderland! I have personally supported the Teenage Cancer Trust for a number of years and I’ve seen at first hand the difference the specialist units can make to the lives of young people affected by this disease."
Dirty Dancing will run at the Sunderland Empire from Tuesday 18th September – Saturday 6th October 2012.
Visit www.dirtydancingontour.com to find out more and to book tickets.
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