Tickets for the Adelaide leg of Dolly Parton's hit musical 9 to 5 The Musical have gone on sale today with general public tickets being released on Friday the 6th of May.
The musical will play at the Adelaide Festival Centre's Festival Theatre from the 8th of October produced by South Australian John Frost from Crossroads Live Australia, Suzanne Jones and Ambassador Theatre. The musical is Internationally acclaimed by audiences and critics right around the world.
An all-star cast has been assembled and ready to inhabit these iconic roles. Marina Prior plays Violet Newstead, a smart, sassy and efficient woman who has spent all her life working for Consolidated Industries. Casey Donovan plays the role of Judy Bernly, who is a young woman who is recently separated and finds more than just a job at Consolidated Industries. Erin Clare plays Doralee Rhodes, a country girl who is well brought up and bright and while on the surface she looks like a pushover, her ‘don’t mess with me’ attitude proves she's anything but that. Caroline O’Connor plays the busy-body Roz Keith, the admin assistant who is in love with her boss. Eddie Perfect plays the controlling boss Franklin Hart Jr.
Completing the cast are Lily Baulderstone, Ana Maria Belo, Zoe Coppinger, Mia Dabkowski-Chandler, Ben Gillespie, Emma Hawthorne, James Haxby, Emma Johns, Jay Johns, Ethan Jones, Antonia Marr, Josh Mulheran, Tom New, Jake O’Brien, Matthew Prime, Jackson Reedman, Jordan Tomljenovic and Jessica Vellucci.
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“I am so excited that 9 TO 5 is coming to Adelaide with this talented cast and crew leading the way,” Dolly Parton said.
“The response to 9 TO 5 from around the world has been incredible so far. I can't wait for everyone down under to have a fun (and funny!) night out at 9 TO 5!”
Producers John Frost for Crossroads Live Australia, Suzanne Jones and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions showed their excitement for the show to hit Adelaide in October.
“We’re thrilled to be able to bring 9 TO 5 to Adelaide at the marvellous Festival Theatre with our glorious cast led by Marina, Casey, Erin, Eddie and Caroline," The producers said.
"Sydney audiences have been flocking to 9 TO 5 and loving the familiar story, Dolly’s wonderful songs and this fantastic cast. Join us for the most fun you’ll have all year!”
Inspired by the hit film, the musical tells the story of Doralee, Violet and Judy, three enterprising workmates pushed to the brink by their spiteful boss Franklin Hart Jnr.
Resorting to their wit and comradery, the trio dream up a scheme to kidnap and turn the tables on their nasty supervisor in some of the most humorous yet defiant ways. Only one question remains, can the trio change the culture of the office and restore its full potential or will plans unravel due to a surprise visit from the CEO?
For more details on the hit musical or to see when the musical is hitting your city head totheir website.