‘9 To 5: The Musical’ Opens In LA
9 to 5: The Musical had its official opening night at the Ahmanson Theatre in LA last weekend to begin its short run in SoCal before the show makes the move to Broadway early next year — and Broadway World was there to capture all the fun. Here are a few amazing photos from the show’s opening night, beginning with the cast bows at the end of the opening night performance:
9 to 5: The Musical opened on September 20th 2008 at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Performances will continue through October 19, 2008. 9 To 5: The Musical, based on the 20th Century Fox motion picture, will begin previews on Broadway Tuesday, March 24, 2009, and will open Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). 9 To 5: The Musical marks the Broadway debut of seven-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Dolly Parton as composer and lyricist. The musical’s book by Patricia Resnick is based on her original story and screenplay for the smash 1980 film comedy. Directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello and choreographed by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler, 9 To 5: The Musical will star four-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Allison Janney, Stephanie J. Block, Megan Hilty, and two-time Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch. 9 To 5: The Musical will have its world premiere engagement in Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre beginning previews Wednesday, September 3, opening Saturday, September 20, and playing through Sunday, October 19, 2008.
The original actors from the movie version of 9 to 5 were in the hiz for the musical’s opening night and posed for pics with the theater players backstage:
I gotta say — Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton were lookin’ pretty fierce. Dabney Coleman, bless his heart, has seen better days. I do love that all the original actors came out to support the opening of the musical. Here are a few pics of the original actors with their player counterparts:
I am so excited to see this show … I can’t wait to get my butt back to SoCal so I can see this show for myself. Wee.
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September 26th, 2008 at 10:12 am
Dolly is Sweeping the Nations.
September 26th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Stephanie J. Block in a Dolly Parton show for the win.
September 26th, 2008 at 10:49 am
I’m Still waiting for Dolly to Fall over from being so top heavy… lol
September 26th, 2008 at 11:53 am
Holy shit Dolly looks like she got her face redone again. She does NOT look good. I have that 9 to 5 song stuck in my head now, though. ):!
September 26th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
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September 26th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
Ok, i love dolly. But she really is starting to look like a drag queen. Less is more!!
September 26th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Oh my Lord, Mr. Hart!! I hope this comes to San Francisco…That’s awesome that the original cast showed up.
Dolly Parton is too damn cute as a button.