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‘Dirty Dancing’ screenings set

April 28, 2007 - 9:00 pm

Two decades after Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey had the time of their lives "Dirty Dancing," audiences can celebrate the movie's 20th anniversary Tuesday and Wednesday with special screenings at five Southern Nevada theaters.

Accompanying the movie is a 20-minute documentary featuring interviews from those involved in the original production, a look at "Dirty Dancing's" impact and a sneak peek at the London stage production the movie inspired.

The 7:30 p.m. showings will be at Red Rock and Village Square multiplexes in Las Vegas, Texas Station in North Las Vegas and Colonnade and Sunset Station in Henderson.

Tickets are $10 and are available at theater box offices or online at www.FathomEvents.com.

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