9 to 5 the Musical Tickets

By: Book by Patricia Resnick
Songs by: Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton
Director: Jeff Calhoun
Design: Tom Rogers
Lighting: Howard Hudson
Costume: Jennie Falconer and Louise Nipper
Choreography: Lisa Stevens
Sound: Poti Martin
Cast List: Louise Redknapp, Brian Conley, Chelsea Halfpenny, Natalie McQueen, Bonnie Langford, Victoria Anderson, Alexander Bartles, Stephanie Chandos, Conor Crown, Alexander Day, Rhiane Drummond, Demmileigh Foster, Ross Lee Fowkes, Molly-May Gardiner, Llandyll Gove, Ben Irish, Jenny Legg, Sean Needham, Jon Reynolds, Ricardo Spriggs, Antoine Thomas-Sturge, Sasha Wareham, Emily Woodford

Inspired by the cult-favorite film and with a score from legendary country music star Dolly Parton, “9 to 5” is an uplifting musical about teamwork, unlikely friendships, and female empowerment.

The story focuses on three women who all work at Consolidated Industries — Violet, Judy and Doralee. Their sexist boss, Franklin Hart, neglects to give Violet a promotion again, gives Judy an awful first day, and spreads rumours that Doralee is having an affair. The women are almost at boiling point, and unite to jokingly make plans for how they could kill their selfish boss. After unintentionally poisoning him the following day, they tie him up and decide to imprison him. With Hart absent, the women turn the office around and introduce more benefits to the staff, including childcare, full lunch hours, and rehab programs. When the Chairman of the Board arrives to praise the company’s increased productivity, will Violet finally get the promotion she deserves?

Age Recommendation: 12+. The production contains comic sexual references, light drug use and the occasional curse word.

What to watch for

The musical began its life as a reading in 2007, followed by a week-long workshop and industry presentation. It made its world premiere in Los Angeles, before opening on Broadway in 2009.

The original film is ranked at number 74 on the American Film Institute’s “100 Funniest Movies,” and a sequel to the 1980 film is in the works and will geared up to reflect the #MeToo movement.

The 2009 Broadway production won a Drama Desk Award and was nominated for 13 Drama Desk Awards and 4 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. It was also nominated for Best Musical Album at the 2010 Grammy Awards.