Bubbly, bold and brassy, 9 to 5 the Musical is a well-timed wallop of feel-good fare. Proving an ideal fit for a cinema-to-stage adaptation, hit 1980 movie 9 to 5 provides three leading ladies for the price of one, not to mention the scope, fully realised, for an all-singing, all-dancing set of stenographers and executives. Hailing from Broadway in 2009, 9 to 5 the Musical soared to new life in a restaged production for London’s West End in 2019, its hearty feminist power amplified again for a new generation.
‘I haven’t had so much fun at a production in a while’: 9 to 5 THE MUSICAL – Touring ★★★★★
Dolly Parton produces the musical of 9 to 5, which tells the story of three women – Violet, Judy and Doralee (Louise Redknapp, Vivian Panka and Stephanie Chandos) who all work in a very male-orientated American office in the 1980s.
‘Tumble outta bed & stumble to the theatre’: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL – Southampton & Touring ★★★★★
All stand for Queen Dolly! I have been waiting to see 9 to 5 The Musical this for a long time, I’m a huge fan of Dolly Parton, having even ticked DollyWood off my must do list. Finally it happened and I was not disappointed.
NEWS: 9 to 5 announces end of West End run as theatres extend closure period
Following Thriller and Waitress, 9 to 5 The Musical is the latest West End show to announce that it will not return once theatres do eventually reopen.
NEWS: David Hasselhoff will join the West End cast of 9 To 5 The Musical as Franklin Hart Jnr
David Hasselhoff will play Franklin Hart Jnr in 9 To 5 The Musical at London’s Savoy Theatre from 2 December 2019 until 8 February 2020.
‘A load of female-led fun’: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL – West End ★★★★
9 To 5 is a feel-good show, helmed by powerful performers who allow you to ignore the shortcomings and enjoy it for what it is: a load of female led fun.
‘A surprise treat’: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL – West End ★★★★
Jeff Calhoun’s production of 9 To 5 The Musical is plenty of fun while maintaining the story’s serious undertone of women fighting for their rights at any cost.
‘One of the funniest feel-good shows in town’: 9 To 5 THE MUSICAL – West End ★★★★
Musical theatre comedy done well is a blissful way to spend an evening. So it is with Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5, currently playing to packed houses at the Savoy Theatre.
REVIEW ROUND-UP: 9 To 5 The Musical at the Savoy Theatre
Dolly Parton’s musical 9 to 5, based on the popular film, has officially opened at the Savoy Theatre. Here’s what critics have been saying about it…
NEWS: Caroline Sheen joins the West End company of 9 To 5 The Musical while injured Louise Redknapp recovers
Caroline Sheen will be joining the company of Dolly Parton’s 9 To 5 The Musical in the role of Violet Newstead at the Savoy Theatre, London from 28 January 2019 until the end of March. Louise Redknapp will re-join the company to play the role in the musical from the end of March.
NEWS: Injured Louise Redknapp has to temporarily pull out from West End production of 9 to 5 The Musical
Due to an injury this week, Louise Redknapp has had to temporarily withdraw from performing the role of Violet in Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical.
NEWS: Bonnie Langford joins the West End cast of Dolly Parton’s 9 To 5 The Musical
Bonnie Langford has been cast as Roz Keith in the West End production of 9 To 5 The Musical, joining the previously announced Louise Redknapp as Violet Newstead, Amber Davies as Judy Bernly, Natalie McQueen as Doralee Rhodes and Brian Conley as Franklin Hart. The musical will run at London’s Savoy Theatre, London for a strictly limited season from 28 January to 31 August 2019.
NEWS: Dolly Parton’s 9 To 5 The Musical has its West End opening in January 2019 starring Brian Conley & Louise Redknapp
Dolly Parton’s 9 To 5 The Musical will open at London’s Savoy Theatre for a strictly limited season from 28 January to 31 August 2019 starring Louise Redknapp as Violet Newstead, Amber Davies as Judy Bernly, Natalie McQueen as Doralee Rhodes and Brian Conley as Franklin Hart.
‘The most fun I’ve had in a theatre in ages’: DOLLYWOULD – Soho Theatre
Dollywould is a blast of campy queer fun. If you’re knackered with a life of 9 to 5 normality, put some pink on and buy a ticket.
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9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL – Upstairs at the Gatehouse ★★★★★
9 to 5 the musical is based on the popular film and features an uplifting selection of musical theatre numbers, an excellent showcase for the actresses taking the lead roles. This particular production of the show has been produced and directed by Joe Hodges and it is without doubt the best incarnation I have seen.
9 TO 5 – Upstairs at the Gatehouse
Director Joseph Hodges and casting director Harry Blumenau have really done the business in selecting a terrific trio to lead their show.