Billboard (Free subscription) | 07/31/2008
... the role Parton created in the film, while Alison Janney recreates Lily Tomlin's Violet Newstead, Stephanie J. Block takes on Jane Fonda's Judy Bernly and Marc Kudisch steps into Dabney Coleman's shoes as reprehensible boss Franklin Hart, Jr."It's a big thrill and it was a challenge, but I loved it," Parton tells Billboard.com. For the show, she expanded the song "9 to 5," which was...
Pink Is The New Blog (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
Dolly Parton, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty and Stephanie J. Block were all on hand at the New 42nd Street Studios in NYC yesterday for a press conference to announce the opening date and theater home of 9 to 5: The Musical. Here are a few pics from yesterday’s event and some information on the [...]
ArtsJournal (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
"9 to 5: The Musical includes Parton's original score as well as 20 new songs, and stars Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty and Marc Kudisch. It is due to open on Broadway on April 23, 2009."...
Contactmusic Ltd (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
DOLLY PARTON has written a Broadway musical version of her hit comedy movie NINE TO FIVE. The show will open at New York's Marquis Theater next spring (09), and will ...
Cinema Blend (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
... Tomlin as they took on their sexist boss. Their roles will be filled onstage by Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block and Megan Hilty. Mark Kudisch will play the bad boss. Parton - who's song Nine to Five earned her an Oscar nomination in 1981 - says of the project, "It's the most fun I've ever had as a songwriter." The musical will fill the gap at the Marquis left by the soon-to-close...
PR-Inside.com Entertainment News (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
... Tomlin as they took on their sexist boss. Their roles will be filled onstage by Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block and Megan Hilty. Mark Kudisch will play the bad boss.Parton - who’s song Nine to Five earned her an Oscar nomination in 1981 says of the project, "It’s the most fun I’ve ever had as a songwriter." The musical will fill the gap at the Marquis left by the soon-to-close...
New Musical Express (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
The famed movie ‘Nine To Five’ is set to open on Broadway, with music and lyrics written by Parton herself.‘9 to 5: The Musical’ will feature Parton’s Oscar-nominated song of the same name, as well as a further 20 new songs from the country legend. Parton starred in the movie ‘Nine To Five’ in 1980 alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. The musical version will star Allison Janney, Stephanie...
In Entertainment (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
... Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton will not be staring in Broadway, that job goes to Stephanie J. Block, Emmy Award-winning actress Allison Janney and Megan Hilty. The secretary’s sexist boss, who was played by Franklin M. Hart Jr. in the movie, will be played by Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch in the musical. Dolly Parton has said that 9 to 5 is her biggest song on stage, when...
MSNBC.com: Lifestyle (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
... 21 for a run through Oct. 19.advertisementThe musical will star Allison Janney in the Tomlin role, Stephanie J. Block in Fonda's part and Megan Hilty in Parton's role as a sexy executive secretary. The plot concerns three office workers who plot against their sexist boss, played by Marc Kudisch. The musical will be directed by Joe Mantello, the director of "Wicked.""9 to 5" is based...
lalate news (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
Dolly is doing Broadway! LALATE can reveal that “9 to 5″ will open on Broadway in 2009, a musical version of the 1980 film. The original film was led by Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin; Parton won the Oscar for the film for best song. “9 to 5: The Musical” stars Allison Janney, Stephanie J. [...]
Screenhead (Free subscription) | 07/15/2008
... musical will move to Broadway for an April 23 opening. The musical 9 to 5 stars Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty and Marc Kudisch. Related Posts QuickClicks Sony Ericsson Announces High Performance Bluetooth Headset with a Female Touch Peggle And Others Hea… WGA and Producers Reached a Tentative Deal Variety just sent me this notice very early this morning. This is...
