‘9 to 5′ Review

The night all country music fans were waiting for came and went last night, and the whirlwind known as 9 to 5: The Musical came whipping in from all directions, surrounding the Broadway scene with some of the best memories left off and rearranged from the 1980 Dolly Parton-starring film 9 to 5. Tony Award nominations will be announced on Tuesday, and judging from the strong performance of 9 to 5 last night, this musical is expected to be one garnering Tony nods left and right next week, especially for the three leading ladies of the production - Stephanie Block, Megan Hilty and Allison Janney.

Reviews from periodicals across the country today had mixed things to say about 9 to 5, but most of the negativity present had to do with the direction of Joe Mantello. Block, Hilty and Janney (and especially Janney) have been highly praised for their roles in the musical, and the production’s score has also garnered critical acclaim. Joe Dziemianowicz of the New York Daily News sums up a critic’s perspective in a review of the musical, saying, “Not every tune is a home run, and some lyrics are too plain-spoken. But enough of them stand out, like ‘I Just Might,’ a bright, optimistic ballad. The best number, ‘Change It,’ is about the office but really addresses larger issues, and makes the show shine.”

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