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Workin’! `9 to 5′ hits the stage

Archived in the category: 9 to 5, Alison Janney, Dolly Parton, musicals
Posted by Chad Jones on 22 Sep 08 - 0 Comments

Megan Hilty (left), Allison Janney (center) and Stephanie J. Block in the world premiere of 9 to 5: The Musical at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles Music Center. The show opened amid a set snafu and abundant celebrity sightings. Photo by Craig Schwartz What a way to make a livin’! Yes, Dolly Parton, [...]

There’s no getting around the fact that for more than 40 years now, Dolly Parton has been a bright light of show business. She quickly transcended her beginnings on country radio and corny country TV shows to become a pop icon, movie star and savvy businesswoman. She’s one of the most recognizable women in the [...]

Broadway says hello, Dolly!

Archived in the category: 9 to 5, Broadway, Dolly Parton, movies, musicals, theater news
Posted by Chad Jones on 28 Nov 07 - 0 Comments

OK, I know this isn’t local, but I’m still excited about it. And it’s in our state and time zone, so technically it’s local. Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles recently announced that it will host the world premiere of 9 to 5, the Broadway-bound musical based on the 1980 movie starring Lily Tomlin, Jane [...]