Workin’ 9 to 5
Rome Little Theatre brings the popular musical to the DeSoto Theatre.
Prepare to travel back in time to the big hair and big egos of the original 1980 film “9 to 5” starring Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton.
Rome Little Theatre’s production of “9 to 5 the Musical” hits the DeSoto stage starting May 12.
The show is a musical adaptation of the famous film and follows three working women under the oppressive rule of their sexist, egotistical boss, Franklin Hart. When Violet, Judy and Doralee are each wronged by Mr. Hart, the women form an unlikely alliance, kidnap their boss and take over management of the office. They ultimately discover the power they each have to create change, even in a man’s world.
Dolly Parton herself wrote the music for the Broadway version that brings even more life and laughter to the much-beloved workplace comedy.
Rome Little Theatre’s production is directed by Karen Bowling and produced by Carol Murchland.
Bowling said all audiences who are familiar with the original film will appreciate the music and Broadway fanfare, as well as the message of female friendship and empowerment that is still relevant today.
Maegan Williams plays the naive divorcee Judy Bernly while Lillian Shaw steps into the role of sassy, straight-talking Doralee Rhodes. Clarissa Brinkley plays Violet Newstead and Todd Williams has the unenviable task of becoming their reviled boss, Franklin Hart, Jr. “9 to 5 the Musical” runs May 12
through May 21. Show times are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $18 for adults and $16 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased and reserved online at romelittletheatre.com or by calling the box office at 706-295-7171.