Matthew Murphy / Submitted photoSamuel Pergande (Johnny) and Jillian Mueller (Baby) star in the North American tour of "Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage."

If you’re a fan of the 1987 movie “Dirty Dancing,” then you won’t want to miss the live version coming to Oregon in January thanks to Broadway in Portland, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this season.

The wildly successful production, based on the classic ’80s movie, has been called “the biggest live theatre sensation of all time” by The Guardian newspaper. It was first performed in Sydney, Australia, in 2004 and had a sold-out season of 18 months before traveling to Germany and London, breaking records the whole way. The original film — starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey — wasn’t expected to be a hit, either. But the low-budget movie by an unknown film studio has earned millions worldwide since its release.

On vacation with her family in the summer of 1963, Frances “Baby” Houseman is in need of more exciting entertainment than a stale resort has to offer. And that’s exactly what she finds at a heart-pounding dance party in the staff quarters, where she meets the resort’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle. But can Baby handle the excitement when she is thrown into the role of Johnny’s leading lady, both onstage and off?

The Broadway production of “Dirty Dancing” features many of the famous songs from the film, including “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” Multiple performances are set to happen at Keller Auditorium in Portland from Jan. 13-18. Tickets range from $35 to $95 and can be purchased at www.broadwayinportland.com or by calling 503-241-1802. For information on “Dirty Dancing” visit us.dirtydancingontour.com.

— Reporter: 541-383-0350,kmccool@bendbulletin.com