‘9 to 5′ Closes on Broadway This Sunday

Dolly Parton sure poured herself a cup of ambition when she tackled the Broadway musical 9 to 5, for which she penned the music and lyrics, but subpar ticket sales for 9 to 5: The Musical at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre have caused the production to make an early exit from the scene, and the hit musical will end its original Broadway run this Sunday, Sept. 6. Fans of Dolly Parton and/or the 1980 comedy film Nine to Five, after which the musical is based, are surely sad to see 9 to 5’s exit from Broadway, but it has already been announced that a national tour of the production will launch on Sept. 21, 2010.

Beginning the national tour run in none other than the Parton haven of Nashville, 9 to 5: The Musical will play in select major cities next year. Of the recent news, Dolly Parton said, “I’ve had the privilege of working with an amazing group of people who have become like family to me. I can’t wait for this show to hit the road so people across the country can see why I’m so proud of everyone involved. And I’m so pleased that we’ll be opening the tour in Nashville. Great things happen in Nashville.”

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Posted in General on September 3, 2009

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