9 to 5: The Musical - Feminism and Innovation Breakopen the Board Room

The tour of the Broadway show “9 to 5: The Musical” rolled into the Community Center Theater Wednesday evening as the latest offering of Broadway Sacramento. “9 to 5 the Musical” is a positive example of the trend of turning popular movies and television into Broadway shows. Opening night’s audience responded enthusiastically to the rollicking upbeat musical with a positive story.

“9 to 5” began as a theatrical movie in 1980. The film was most famous for casting popular country singer Dolly Parton, veteran actress Jane Fonda and veteran comedian/actress Lily Tomlin. The movie was directed by Colin Higgins of “Harold and Maude” fame. Higgins and Patricia Resnick wrote the screenplay from the original story by Resnick.

 “9 to 5: The Musical” is a hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era. This new musical comedy, direct from Broadway, is based on the hit movie and features Dolly Parton’s original hit title song along with her new Tony Award® -and Grammy-nominated score.

The book is by Patricia Resnick (co-writer of the original screenplay).  “9 to 5: The Musical” tells the story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there's nothing they can't do – even in a man's world.

Dee Hoty plays Violet Newstead, the secretary who keeps being passed over by much lesser qualified men. Diana DeGarmo plays Doralee Rhodes, the secretary who fends off the unwelcome advances from the boss while dealing with the cold reception from her coworkers. Judy Bernly, the new secretary, newly divorced and badly needing the job, is played by Mamie Parris.

Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, “9 to 5: The Musical” is about teaming up and taking care of business... it's about getting credit and getting even ... and it's already to open in Sacramento so see it before it's gone!