Dolly Parton’s Hit Musical opens in Adelaide this weekend

After wildly successful seasons in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, the Australian premiere of Dolly Parton’s smash-hit West End musical, 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL, arrives in Adelaide this weekend. Internationally acclaimed and loved by audiences and critics alike, 9 TO 5 plays at the Festival Theatre for four weeks only from Saturday 8 October until 5 November.

An astonishing top line cast has been assembled to inhabit these iconic and much loved roles. Marina Prior plays Violet Newstead, a smart, sassy and efficient woman who has worked all her life at Consolidated Industries. She has all it takes to run the company but there is one small issue … her boss! Casey Donovan is Judy Bernly, a newly separated, never worked before young woman who finds more than just a job at Consolidated Industries.

Erin Clare plays Doralee Rhodes, a ‘don’t mess with me’ well-brought-up, bright and beautiful country gal. She may look like a push over but is anything but! Caroline O’Connor is busy-body Roz Keith, the administration assistant who is fiercely – and unrequitedly – in love with her controlling boss, Franklin Hart Jnr, played by Eddie Perfect.

Completing the cast are Lily Baulderstone (from the Adelaide Hills), Zoe Coppinger, Mia Dabkowski-Chandler, Ben Gillespie, Emma Hawthorne, James Haxby, Emma Johns, Jay Johns, Ethan Jones, Sarah Krndija, Antonia Marr, Josh Mulheran, Tom New, Jake O’Brien, Matthew Prime (from Westbourne Park), Jackson Reedman, Jordan Tomljenovic (from Blair Athol) and Jessica Vellucci.

Dolly Parton:

I am so excited that 9 TO 5 is heading to Adelaide, I know the Australian fans will get a real kick out of this musical like people from other parts of the world have!

Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia Said On behalf of his co-producers Suzanne Jones and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions:

We’re thrilled that Australia has fallen in love with this hilarious and joyful show from Superstar Dolly Parton. With our incredibly talented cast, led by Marina, Casey, Erin, Caroline and Eddie, audiences are having a fantastic time and loving Dolly’s new songs. And now its Adelaide turn! So stumble out of bed, pour yourself a cup of ambition and join us – it will be the most fun you’ll have all year!

If you’re looking for a fun night out , this is it.” – Sunday Mail

Gives licence to laugh. Feel-good, toe-tappin’ hit” – The Age

Double the fun of the film and what a cast!” – Sydney Morning Herald

Hilarious, fun.. everything you want!” – The Advertiser

The best musical to hit Australia ever” – Dave Hughes, 2DAY-FM

A sensation on the West End and inspired by the hit film, the musical tells the story of Doralee, Violet and Judy, three enterprising workmates pushed to the edge by their mean-spirited boss Franklin Hart Jnr. Resorting to wit, comradery and cunning, they dream up a no holds barred scheme to kidnap and turn the tables on their controlling supervisor in the most hilariously defiant of ways. The only question is, will the feisty trio manage to change the office culture to reach their full potential – or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit?

With a sparkling score by Dolly Parton and a book by the iconic movie’s original screenwriter Patricia Resnick, 9 TO 5 is the quintessential feel-good show for the times. Full of mischief, laughter and affection, it’s gold carat fun!

Set the alarm for a great night out at Dolly Parton’s joyous smash-hit musical 9 TO 5, featuring knock-out songs and high-flying ambitions.

The Australian Government is supporting 9 TO 5 through its $200 million Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund, a program that is providing financial assistance to arts and entertainment companies affected by COVID-19.

Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture. Originally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt, April 2009. Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Limited.

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Season Details

Venue: Adelaide Festival Centre
Date: 8 Oct – 5 Nov 2022

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Photo credit: David Hooley