9 to 5 The Musical

Inspired by the hit film and brought to life on stage by the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton, this hilarious West End production stars Louise Redknapp,, Chelsea Halfpenny, Natalie McQueen, Bonnie Langford and Brian Conley..

Featuring a book by the iconic movie’s original screenwriter Patricia Resnick and an Oscar, Grammy and Tony award-nominated score by Dolly Parton, this five-star smash hit musical is about teaming up, standing up and taking care of business!

9 to 5 The Musical is booking until 23 May 2020 at the Savoy Theatre, London.

What’s the Story?

9 to 5 The Musical tells the story of Doralee, Violet and Judy – three workmates pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the ladies manage to reform their office – or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit?

Who’s in the Cast?

The cast features Louise Redknapp (Cabaret), Chelsea Halfpenny (Casualty, Emmerdale), Natalie McQueen (Kinky Boots, Wicked), Bonnie Langford (42nd Street, EastEnders, Chicago) and Brian Conley (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Oliver!, Barnum).

Reviews

“Dolly Parton’s somewhat hallucinatory musical is a wilfully preposterous crowd-pleaser” Time Out

“Fans of the film will love it” Evening Standard

“The crowd lapped it up… McQueen as Doralee is the closest thing to stardust with fine Tennessee-twang vocal cords and a Barbara Windsor slapstick quality.” Daily Mail

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Cast Highlights

David Hasselhoff

Important Notes

Please note: Louise Redknapp will not be performing from 12th to 30th March 2020

The Producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist(s).

Please note that while 9 to 5 is suitable for a wide audience; you should make teachers aware that for younger audience members; the show does contain comic sexual references; light drug use and the occasional swear word.

Dolly Parton will not be appearing in this production.

Venue Information

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Louise Redknapp & Brian Conley return to ‘9 to 5 The Musical’

Louise Redknapp & Brian Conley will return to West End musical 9 to 5. Redknapp returns to the role of Violet, currently played by Caroline Sheen, on 10 February 2020 and will stay with the show until it closes on 23 May 2020. Brian Conley re-joins the show from 23 March, reprising his role as Franklin Hart Jnr and will also close out the West End run. US star David Hasselhoff leaves the production on 8 February with Sean Needham taking on the role of Hart until Conley re-joins the show.  Since leaving the show Redknapp & Conley have intermittently performed in the current UK touring production of the musical. The West End premiere of Dolly's Parton's hit musical opened at the Savoy Theatre in January 2020 with Caroline Sheen stepping into the lead role at the last minute; Redknapp was due to open the show, but was forced to temporarily withdraw two weeks before opening night due to injury.. Despite the last minute cast changes the show opened to solid reviews and has been a much-needed light-hearted musical for London's theatre-goers. The musical comedy tells the story of three female work colleagues who decide to take revenge on their sexist boss and make a few work related changes at the same time.  The cast also features Chelsea Halfpenny as Judy Bernly, Natalie McQueen as Doralee Rhodes and Bonnie Langford as Roz Keith. 9 to 5 The Musical is written by Patricia Resnick, the screenwriter for the film, with music and lyrics by the Queen of Country music, Dolly Parton. 9 to 5 The Musical is booking until 23 May 2020 at the Savoy Theatre, London. 9 to 5 The Musical tickets are available.

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David Hasselhoff set to star in ‘9 to 5 The Musical’

TV star David Hasselhoff is set to join the London stage production of 9 to 5 The Musical. The Baywatch and Knight Rider star will tumble outta’ bed and stumble to the West End for the first time in 15 years, playing Franklin Hart Jr – the sexist and egotistical boss in Dolly Parton's smash-hit musical comedy. Hasselhoff said today ‘I went to see the show back in June and I thought it was ‘Hofftastic’.  That’s when I knew I wanted to be part of it. Franklin Hart Jnr. is going to be a fun part for me to play and I’m looking forward to being back on stage in the UK’. The former Britain's Got Talent judge and pop-singer recently completed a European tour of his latest album Open Your Eyes which coincided with the 30 year anniversary of the Berlin Wall.  Hasselhoff's theatre credits include Roger De Bris in The Producers , Billy Flynn in Chicago and the musical Jekyll & Hyde. David Hasselhoff will join the cast of 9 to 5 The Musical from 2 December 2019 until 8 February 2020.  The musical comedy tells the story of three female work colleagues who decide to take revenge on their sexist boss and make a few work related changes at the same time.  The show is written by Patricia Resnick, the screenwriter for the film, and music and lyrics by the Queen of Country music, Dolly Parton. 9 to 5 The Musical is booking until 23 May 2020 at the Savoy Theatre, London. 9 to 5 The Musical tickets are available.

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Caroline Sheen returns to Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical

Caroline Sheen will return to the West End production of 9 to 5 The Musical. Sheen returns to role of 'Violet Newstead' from 4 July 2019 having received rave reviews when the production first opened at the Savoy Theatre in February.  Louise Redknapp had been due to star in the role for the West End premiere however injury forced her to temporarily withdraw from the production with Sheen stepping into the role with only a few weeks rehearsal. Caroline Sheen's numerous West End credits include Les Misérables, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Witches of Eastwick and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. She also played the title role in the North American tour of Mary Poppins. Caroline will star opposite Amber Davies as ‘Judy Bernly’, Natalie McQueen as ‘Doralee Rhodes’, Bonnie Langford as ‘Roz Keith’ and Brian Conley as ‘Franklin Hart until 31 August 2019 9 to 5 the Musical, which has music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, tells the story of three workmates who decide to take revenge on their sexist boss and make a few work related changes at the same time. 9 to 5 The Musical is booking until 4 April 2020 at the Savoy Theatre, London.

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Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical extends in the West End

Dolly Parton’s West End hit 9 to 5 The Musical announces 7-month extension at the Savoy Theatre in London. A further 300,000 tickets have been released for sale and it is now booking through to 4 April 2020. Parton said: "I couldn't think of a better date to announce that the West End run of the show will be extending in to 2020 with a further 300,000 tickets now on sale, that's almost more tickets than I have rhinestones on my outfits!" Critics have largely praised the musical adaptation of the hit 80s film in which three harassed office workers rebel against their sexist and egotistical boss. read a round-up of reviews here The feel-good musical comedy is written by Patricia Resnick, with music and lyrics by Parton including her hit song 9 to 5. The London cast currently stars Louise Redknapp as Violet Newstead, Amber Davies as Judy Bernly, Natalie McQueen as Doralee Rhodes, Bonnie Langford as Roz Keith and Brian Conley as Franklin Hart. Redknapp is due to leave the production on 29 June with her replacement yet to be announced. A second production of the hit musical will play 11 cities throughout the UK and Ireland, opening at the Alexandra Theatre Birmingham on 6 September 2019. 9 to 5 The Musical is booking until 4 April 2020 at the Savoy Theatre, London.

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Louise Redknapp confirms her 9 to 5 West End start date

Louise Redknapp has confirmed she will re-join the cast of 9 to 5 the Musical later this month. Redknapp was forced to leave the show due to injury just prior to the show beginning previews at the Savoy Theatre, with Caroline Sheen stepping into the role for the West End premiere. Critics have largely praised the musical adaptation of the hit 80s film in which three harassed office workers take revenge on their loathsome boss whilst transforming their place of work. read a round-up of reviews here Louise Redknapp will begin performances as Violet Newstead on 25 March 2019, continuing until 29 June 2019. The production features a book by Patricia Resnick, the film’s original screenwriter and songs by Parton, including "9 to 5". The cast includes Amber Davies, Natalie McQueen, Brian Conley and Bonnie Langford. It has choreography by Lisa Stevens, design by Tom Rogers, lighting design by Howard Hudson, sound design by Poti Martin, video by Nina Dunn, musical supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Mark Crossland and musical direction by Andrew Hilton. Find tickets to 9 to 5 The Musical 9 to 5 The Musical is booking until 31 August 2019 at the Savoy Theatre, London.

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Dolly Parton attends 9 to 5 The Musical – Gala Performance

Dolly Parton and a host of celebrities attended the gala performance of  9 to 5 The Musical which has now has opened at the Savoy Theatre in London. Inspired by the hit film starring Dolly, Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, the West End production of the revenge comedy stars Caroline Sheen, Amber Davies and Natalie McQueen as three harassed office workers who hold their loathsome boss hostage whilst transforming their workplace. Celebrities in attendance included Kylie Minogue, Luke Evans, Gok Wan, Graham Norton and Beverley Knight. Louise Redknapp, who had to withdraw from the production due to injury, was also in the audience cheering on the production. Critics have largely praised the lead performances but were split over whether the plot's message was feminist or outdated in the #MeToo era. read a round-up of reviews here The show has a book by Patricia Resnick, the film’s original screenwriter, and music and lyrics by Dolly Parton The production also features Brian Conley and Bonnie Langford (42nd Street) in some hilarious scene-stealing moments. [ngg src="galleries" ids="584" display="basic_imagebrowser"]  Find tickets to 9 to 5 The Musical 9 to 5 The Musical is booking until 31 August 2019 at the Savoy Theatre, London.  

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Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 The Musical reviews – Savoy Theatre ★★★

Reviews are rolling in for Dolly Parton's musical comedy 9 to 5 The Musical at the Savoy Theatre in London. Inspired by the cult film, the revenge comedy stars Caroline Sheen, Amber Davies and Natalie McQueen as three harassed office workers who hold their loathsome boss, played by Brian Conley, hostage whilst transforming their workplace. West End favourite Bonnie Langford, most recently seen in 42nd Street at Theatre Royal Drury Lane also features in some hilarious scene-stealing moments. Critics have largely praised the lead performances but were split over whether the plot's message was feminist or outdated in the #MeToo era. The show has a book by Patricia Resnick, the film’s original screenwriter, and music and lyrics by Dolly Parton Find tickets to 9 to 5 The Musical 9 to 5 The Musical is booking until 31 August 2019 at the Savoy Theatre, London. Read our round-up of reviews for 9 to 5 The Musical from UK press including The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Evening Standard, The Times, Daily Mail and more.

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9 to 5 The Musical – first look

Production images have been released offering a first look at Amber Davies, Natalie McQueen, Caroline Sheen, Bonnie Langford and Brian Conley in 9 to 5 The Musical which is currently in previews at the Savoy Theatre in London. Based on the hilarious film starring Jane Fonda, Lilly Tomlin and Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 The Musical tells the story of three workmates pushed to the edge by their sexist over-bearing boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable boss, will the girls manage to reform the office or will they come unstuck by the surprise visit of the CEO and Franklin Hart's suspecting secretary. The cast features Love Island's Amber Davies as Judy Bernly, Caroline Sheen as Violet Newstead, Natalie McQueen (Kinky Boots, Wicked) as Doralee Rhodes, Brian Conley as Franklin Hart and Bonnie Langford as Hart's secretary Roz. In typical West End drama, West End pro Caroline Sheen stepping into the role of Violet Newstead with only 2 weeks rehearsal following Louise Redknapp's unfortunate injury. [ngg src="galleries" ids="576" display="basic_imagebrowser"]  The musical features a book by Patricia Resnick, the film’s original screenwriter, and an original Oscar, Grammy and Tony award-nominated score by country legend and pop icon Dolly Parton. Find tickets to 9 to 5 The Musical 9 to 5 The Musical is booking until 31 August 2019 at the Savoy Theatre, London.

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Caroline Sheen steps in for Louise Redknapp in 9 to 5 musical

Welsh actress Caroline Sheen will cover Louise Redknapp in the West End production of 9 to 5 The Musical. Sheen will play Violet Newstead, the role famously played by Lilly Tomlin in the hit film which also starred Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton. Sheen's numerous West End credits include Les Misérables, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Witches of Eastwick and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. She also played the title role in the North American tour of Mary Poppins. Caroline will join Amber Davies, Natalie McQueen and Bonnie Langford in the hit musical until Redknapp recovers, with Redknapp then performing in the show until it closes in August. Louise Redknapp was forced to withdraw from the musical last week after injuring her face and wrist. 9 to 5 the Musical, which has music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, tells the story of three workmates who decide to take revenge on their sexist boss. The musical has choreography by Lisa Stevens, set and costume design by Tom Rogers, lighting design by Howard Hudson, musical supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Mark Crossland and musical direction by Andrew Hilton. Find tickets to 9 to 5 The Musical 9 to 5 The Musical is booking from 28 January 2019 until 31 August 2019 at the Savoy Theatre, London.

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Injury blights Louise Redknapp’s West End stage debut

Former pop-star Louise Redknapp's West End debut as Violet Newstand in Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 The Musical has been put on hold due to injury. Producer's of the show put out a notice stating that "Due to an injury this week, Louise Redknapp has had to temporarily withdraw from performing the role of Violet in 9 to 5 The Musical. The recovery time recommended means Louise is no longer able to properly rehearse the show in the remaining time left before opening." The notice confirmed her withdrawal is temporary and that subject to medical advice "Louise will start performances sometime towards the end of March/early April 2019." Louise Redknapp shot to fame in the early 90s as a member of girl-band Eternal, she then went on to a highly successful solo career selling over 15 million records world wide. Following her marriage to footballer Jamie Redknapp the singer's career took a back seat whilst she raised their children however her 2016 performance on the BBC One Strictly Come Dancing television series marked her return to the entertainment industry. She made her theatre debut as Sally Bowels in the UK tour of Cabaret in 2017 and in 2018 took her Intimate & Live show on the road, which sold out all over the UK Producers have also said "Any patrons who would like to exchange their tickets to a performance when Louise has returned to the show should contact their point of sale." The name of the actress stepping in to play the role in Louise’s absence will be announced shortly. 9 to 5 The Musical will have its first preview at the Savoy Theatre as planned on 28 January 2019. Find tickets to 9 to 5 The Musical 9 to 5 The Musical is booking from 28 January 2019 until 31 August 2019 at the Savoy Theatre, London.

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Bonnie Langford to join the cast of 9 to 5 The Musical at the Savoy Theatre.

Bonnie Langford has been cast in the role of Franklin Hart's secretary 'Roz Keith' in the West End bound production of 9 to 5 The Musical. Langford joins previously announced Louise Redknapp as ‘Violet Newstead’, Amber Davies as ‘Judy Bernly’, Natalie McQueen as ‘Doralee Rhodes’ and Brian Conley as ‘Franklin Hart’. She to the role of Roz having played the role in the 2012 national tour which starred Natalie Casey and Ben Richards. Bonnie can currently be seen playing 'Dorothy Brock' in the spectacular West End production of 42nd Street which runs until 5 January 2019 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Her numerous West End credits include The Lady of the Lake in Spamalot, Roxie Hart in Chicago and Muriel Eubanks in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. The cast of 9 to 5 The Musical is completed by Victoria Anderson, Alexander Bartles, Ashford Campbell, Simon Campbell, Rhiane Drummond, Demmileigh Foster, Llandyll Gove, Lucinda Lawrence, Jenny Legg, Christopher Jordan Marshall, Natasha Mould, Sean Needham, Jon Reynolds, James Royden-Lyley, Giles Surridge, Sasha Wareham and Emily Woodford. 9 to 5 The Musical is written by Patricia Resnick, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. It is directed by Jeff Calhoun, choreography by Lisa Stevens, design by Tom Rogers, lighting design by Howard Hudson. Find tickets to 9 to 5 The Musical 9 to 5 The Musical is booking from 28 January 2019 until 31 August 2019 at the Savoy Theatre, London.

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