As the world mourns the loss of the legendary Queen of Country Dolly Parton, fans are taking some solace from the news that the Broadway debut of her Dolly: A True Original Musical will go ahead as she had planned.
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9 to 5 The Musical – New Theatre, Peterborough and Touring
9 to 5 – The Musical was reviewed at the New Theatre, Peterborough. The tour continues until 13 September 2026. Star rating: three stars ★ ★ ★ There is undeniable pleasure in spending an evening with these characters, helped enormously by an accomplished cast.
Regional news round-up – Fame, Back to the Future, Waitress, Little Shop of Horrors and more
Angela Thomas rounds up all the latest news in regional and touring theatre in the UK and Ireland.
Musical Theatre 2022 Preview – all you need to know
With Covid-related delays and cancellations still plaguing theatre productions, we know it is impossible to predict whether all the shows listed below will go ahead, but we will continue to keep the faith and support all the incredible creatives bringing us these wonderful musical theatre openings in 2022 – in the West End, on the London […]
Claire Sweeney to join 9 to 5 tour in early 2022
Claire Sweeney will join the cast of the UK touring production of Dolly Parton’s feelgood show 9 to 5 The Musical from 13 January until 5 March 2022. The stage and screen favourite whose genre credits include Roxie Hart in Chicago and Miss Adelaide in Guys and Dolls will step into the role of Violet […]
Cast confirmed for UK tour of 9 to 5
Full casting has been confirmed for the upcoming UK tour of Dolly Parton’s feelgood show 9 to 5 The Musical which is now due to launch at Southampton Mayflower on 31 August 2021. As previously announced, Louise Redknapp (Cabaret UK tour) will step back into the role of Violet Newstead after starring in the hit […]
Louise Redknapp to return as Violet in 9 To 5 The Musical UK tour
Louise Redknapp will play Violet Newstead once again this summer when Dolly Parton’s feelgood show 9 To 5 The Musical heads out on an extensive UK tour later this year. With further casting to be announced soon, the tour will open at Woking’s New Theatre on 13 and 14 August 2021 before visiting Manchester’s Palace […]
Selladoor postpones shows and extends theatre closures
Selladoor Worldwide has announced the postponement of all its 2020 touring shows, with major productions including Footloose, 9 To 5 The Musical and Bring It On now shelved until 2021. The producers behind hit productions including Fame, Avenue Q and American Idiot and the operators of regional theatres in North Devon and Cambridgeshire have also […]
Theatre shutdown ends 9 to 5 Musical’s West End run
The stars and creative team involved in the London production of 9 to 5 The Musical have paid tribute to the show following the announcement that the Savoy Theatre run has been ended by the coronavirus shutdown. With this week’s announcement of the cancellation of all West End performances until 31 May 2020, the production […]
9 To 5 West End cast recording released
The West End cast recording of Dolly Parton’s hit show 9 to 5 The Musical is now available to stream and download on all streaming platforms. Recorded live at London’s Savoy Theatre where the production celebrates its first birthday this month, the recording features stars Caroline Sheen, Amber Davies, Natalie McQueen, Bonnie Langford and Brian […]
Louise Redknapp and Brian Conley head back to West End’s 9 To 5 The Musical
Louise Redknapp and Brian Conley will return to their roles in 9 to 5 The Musical at London’s Savoy Theatre. Redknapp will be back in the West End as Violet Newstead from 10 February 2020 following Caroline Sheen’s final performance as Violet on 8 February. Redknapp is expected to remain with the production until the […]
Musical Theatre Review 2019 – Five-Star Show Round-Up
Musical Theatre Review reflects on another stunning and diverse year of theatre. Here is a round-up of five star reviews from 2019 productions in the West End, on the London Fringe, in the regions and on tour (plus a sprinkling of Broadway openings too). With thanks to all our awesome contributors. JANUARY 2019 Songs For Nobodies […]
The Hoff to play the boss in 9 To 5 The Musical
David Hasselhoff will bring his own inimitable style to the hit West End production of 9 to 5 The Musical when he takes on the pivotal role of Franklin Hart Jnr in December. Welcoming the casting of The Hoff, Dolly Parton said: “I am so pleased that David is joining our show. He will be […]
9 to 5 The Musical – Milton Keynes Theatre and Touring
9 To 5 The Musical continues at the Milton Keynes Theatre until 28 September 2019 and then tours until 5 September 2020. Star rating: five stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 To 5 the movie is legendary, with the infectious theme song and all-star cast of Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. It’s […]
West End Live 2019 – full details of weekend schedule revealed
Full details have been released of the line-up of award-winning shows and performers due to feature in this year’s West End LIVE event when it returns to London’s iconic Trafalgar Square next weekend. With first time appearances from new hits including Come From Away, Only Fools and Horses The Musical, Waitress, 9 To 5 The […]
Back to the office for Caroline Sheen in 9 To 5 The Musical
West End star Caroline Sheen is heading back to the Savoy theatre to re-join the cast of 9 To 5 The Musical from 4 July 2019 following the departure of Louise Redknapp. The Witches of Eastwick star previously stepped in to play Violet Newstead for the first few weeks of the show’s London run when […]
Shows confirmed for 15th West End LIVE
Over 27 shows and many of musical theatres biggest stars will feature in this year’s West End LIVE event when it returns to London’s iconic Trafalgar Square next month. With first time appearances from new hits including Come From Away, Only Fools and Horses The Musical, Waitress, 9 To 5 The Musical, Fiddler On The […]
Caroline Sheen to replace Louise Redknapp for 9 To 5 The Musical’s Savoy run
West End star Caroline Sheen has stepped in to replace Louise Redknapp for the first few weeks of the eagerly-awaited Savoy Theatre run of Dolly Parton’s 9 To 5 The Musical. The actress, who featured in the original cast of The Witches of Eastwick (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane) and took on the title role in […]
Injured Louise Redknapp forced to miss 9 To 5 The Musical opening
Louise Redknapp has been forced to delay her debut in a starring role in the eagerly-awaited Savoy Theatre run of Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical after the former pop star sustained injuries to her face and wrist in a fall. In a statement released this week, the producers said: “Due to an injury this […]
Bonnie Langford joins the West End cast of 9 to 5 The Musical
Bonnie Langford will return to the role of Roz Keith when the new version of Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical launches at London’s Savoy Theatre for a strictly limited season in early 2019. Currently featuring in 42nd Street, Langford (Cats, EastEnders) who previously played the office assistant with an eavesdropping habit during the […]
Dolly Parton’s 9 To 5 The Musical to play the Savoy Theatre in early 2019
Brian Conley, Natalie McQueen, Louise Redknapp and reality TV star Amber Davies will take the central roles in Dolly Parton’s musical 9 To 5 The Musical when it plays London’s Savoy Theatre for a strictly limited season from January 2019. Presented by the Queen of Country herself, the production will star pop singer turned theatre […]
Performance Preparation Academy – 9 to 5 The Musical
9 to 5 The Musical by Performance Preparation Academy 3rd years continues at the Eve Lyons Studio Theatre, Guildford until 25 February. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ The Dolly Parton musical, based on the 1980 comedy movie of the same name, lasted less than six months on Broadway in 2009 and a […]
9 to 5 The Musical – Upstairs at the Gatehouse
9 to 5 The Musical continues at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, London until 1 October. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ In the wave of musical adaptations of comedy movies from the last decade, right after Legally Blonde and before Kinky Boots (which also used an original score by a famous pop […]
Upstairs at the Gatehouse production of 9 to 5 – cast details
Casting has been announced for the London Fringe premiere of the Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5 The Musical ahead of its debut at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in late summer. Based on the hit 1980s movie which starred Queen of Country Parton, the show will play the Highgate Village venue from 30 August through […]
London Fringe premiere of 9 to 5 musical – creative team announced
Joseph Hodges will direct the London Fringe premiere of the Dolly Parton show 9 to 5 The Musical when it debuts at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in late summer. Based on the hit 1980s movie which starred Parton and featured the iconic title song, 9 to 5 The Musical will play the Highgate Village venue from 30 […]
London School of Musical Theatre – 9 to 5 The Musical
9 to 5 The Musical, performed by students from the London School of Musical Theatre, continues at the Bridewell Theatre, London, until 28 April. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ✩ Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 is the second of the London School of Musical Theatre’s spring offerings following the almost forgotten King […]
