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:

16 January 2013

First time I’ve seen a standing ovation awarded to a voice-over but fair play, which is of course the essence of this 80s set musical, it is Dolly Parton belting out the anthemic theme tune.

You wouldn’t be surprised to learn she was the guiding spirit behind the film about three women leading a workplace revolution but in fact, that came from Jane Fonda, the sweet, naïve newcomer Judy. Here, Natalie Casey tends to go overboard with the silliness, but redeemed by her maturity when dealing with ex husband, Dick. Amy Lennox does very nicely as Doralee, a whole lot better than she ought to be, judging (as people will) by her looks and Jackie Clune admirably channels her inner Roz (Frazier) as ringleader Violet.

You would be surprised and impressed by the cameo from Roz, Hart’s besotted secretary, transformed from victim to vamp – Bonnie Langford is stupendous. Meanwhile, Marlon Moore is rather more convincing as Dick than as Mr Tins...

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