9 to 5: the Musical

Synopsis

9 to 5 The Musical is a hilarious story of friendship, gossip and revenge. This new musical comedy, direct from Broadway, is based on the hit movie and centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, bigot of a boss. They conspire to take control of the company and learn there's nothing they can't do - even in a man's world. Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9 to 5 The Musical is about teaming up and taking care of business. Fiesty, fun and oh so fabulous! This show features Dolly Parton's original hit title song, 9 to 5 which won her an Oscar nomination and 4 Grammy Award nominations along with her new Tony and Grammy nominated score. These 18 original numbers that mix Broadway and pop with Dolly's signature witty lyrics will have you kicking up your heels. Leave your daily grind behind and join in on the fun.

Our Review:

Simon Tavener - 4 December 2012

Dolly Parton fans will no doubt hate me for saying this however I am going to do it anyway. 9 to 5 is one of the worst new musicals that I have ever seen. I can fully see why it flopped on Broadway and I am amazed that it has been given the opportunity for a major UK tour.

The score is (with one exception) without any tune that will linger in your mind. The title song is a classic but nothing else in the show has anything like that quality. Given how prolific Dolly has been, it is incredible that she could not find or write any better material for her debut as a musical theatre composer. The lyrics were, for the most part, inaudible. The sound balance was completely off meaning that the vast majority of the words were lost. From what little I could make out, they were not memorable in the slightest. So I am glad that I only heard part of them.

The script and characterisation is wafer-thin. There are one or two genuinely funny moments - but the rest of it is lame at bes...

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