Patrick Swayze to Begin Performances in London's Guys and Dolls on July 27

Patrick Swayze has recovered from his recent illness and is set to make his West End debut in Guys and Dolls. The actor, who was announced to star as Nathan Detroit in the musical at the Piccadilly Theatre on July 10 but delayed due to "a chest infection resulting in missed rehearsals," will now join the show on Thursday, July 27. A press performance has been scheduled for August 7.

Swayze, who was trained as a dancer, appeared on Broadway in Chicago he also appeared on the American tour, Grease and Goodtime Charley. A three-time Golden Globe nominee, Swayze is best known for his work for the silver screen. Although he had small film roles before including one in the popular The Outsiders, it was 1987's Dirty Dancing that made Swayze a household name. His subsequent film credits include Steel Dawn, Road House, Next of Kin, Ghost, Point Break, City of Joy, Father Hood, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, Three Wishes, Green Dragon, Donnie Darko and Waking Up in Reno. He reprised the role of Johnny Castle in the 2004 Dirty Dancing sequel, Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights.

Swayze's run in Guys and Dolls was due to end on September 2, but it has been extended to September 23 to make up for the missing dates. His co-star Claire Sweeney, who plays Miss Adelaide, joined the show as scheduled on July 10. She has been performing opposite understudy Andrew Playfoot until Swayze's arrival. Guys and Dolls, directed by Michael Grandage, also stars Adam Cooper and Kelly Price as Sky Masterson and Sarah Brown, respectively.