BWW TV: Dolly Parton Looks to Broadway with ‘9 to 5′
March 30th, 2008 admin Posted in News |
20th Century Fox’s 1980 hit film “9 to 5″ has been given a Broadway musical makeover with the help of the movie’s original star, Dolly Parton, writing the music and lyrics, Patricia Resnick, adapting her own screenplay for the stage, director Joe Mantello and choreographer Andy Blankenbeuhler. Along with an all-star cast, including Megan Hilty, Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney and Marc Kudisch, 9 to 5 will premiere at Center Theatre Group’s Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles beginning in September before heading East to Broadway.
Parton took to the House of Blues stage in Hollywood Friday singing both “9 to 5″ and “Backwoods Barbie,” an original song written for the musical and also the title track of her latest album. 9 to 5’s cast along with Resnick and producer Robert Greenblatt joined the country singer for the promotional event.
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