Big day for 9 to 5 musical!- Page 2

[fishergirl819]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 4:00pm

A friend of mine asked Andy about it a while ago, and I believe she said that his character was not in the movie, and that he would be playing opposite Allison Janney. Hopefully Thes will get back soon from the 3pm reading and be able to get us the scoop.

[Anakela]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 4:53pm

Totally forgot Andy! DOH... excuse me while I edit first post.

Poor poor Andy Karl, gets no love... :)

Thanks for the info fishergirl!

[lic11101]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 5:06pm

I was at the 11am reading. The show is financed and has a deal to open next summer on Broadway. The show is wonderful. Dolly Parton wrote wonderful music that fits the show perfectly. The book is very funny and differs from the movie in some signifigant ways- that work really well for the stage.

The show needs to be trimmed slightly, but the material is brilliant. Dolly wrote material that isn't country- but has a musical theatre sensibility to it, with her own voice as a writer... it was quite wonderful.

The cast is great! Allison Janney and Stephanie Block are standouts. Everyone in the room seemed to sense that this show has so much going for it.

I also have to mention that Dolly Parton is one of the kindest and more genuine people in the world. She was very gracious to everyone.

Updated On: 6/28/07 at 05:06 PM

[BigFatBlonde]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 5:09pm

That is such good news! Way to go Dolly!

I figure if Roger Miller can write a beloved Broadway show so can Parton.

[Popular]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 5:12pm

thanks for the update, lic!



Updated On: 6/28/07 at 05:12 PM

[mortgageguy79]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 5:12pm

lic11101 - THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE NEWS! Glad you enjoyed it!

I met Dolly 3 years ago and she was such an incredible lady! So sweet!

[MungoGypsy8232]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 5:15pm

How was Megan Hilty and Bebe Neuwirth?

[lic11101]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 5:18pm

I thought Megan was good, but wasn't at the same level as the other two. She had a great first act song. Bebe was good in a supporting role. Mark Kudisch was also wonderful as Mr. Hart. It's rare to see such a new show look so good.

[MungoGypsy8232]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 5:24pm

Thanks :)

[Becoz_i_knew_you21]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 5:24pm

Thanks for the info Lic!

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 5:25pm

I've been looking forward to this for a LONG time. Glad to hear some positive news! Let's hope the show stays on track.

[purpleprince101]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 6:12pm

Thanks for the info!

[purpleprince101]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 6:12pm

double post..... Updated On: 6/28/07 at 06:12 PM

[stanton]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 6:15pm

Should be fun I wish Dolly Luck.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 7:49pm

OH I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!

[emo_geek]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 7:50pm

I really do love the movie and I think it would make such a fun musical.

[bardolator]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 9:08pm

So...I'm curious. The casting call said they wanted someone with a comic coloratura for Violet (unless they've changed it). I'd have pegged Janney for an alto!

(I also noticed that they wanted a legit soprano for the Judy role. Wow, Steph....)

[MungoGypsy8232]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 9:42pm

What's Andy?

[broadwayguy99]

Posted: 6/28/07 at 9:52pm

Who's playing Violet's son, Josh, in the workshop?

[Popular]

Posted: 6/29/07 at 1:22am

3pm'ers, where thou be? :)

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 6/29/07 at 1:23am

Sleeping?

[Popular]

Posted: 6/29/07 at 1:29am

I'm usually better with the whole different time zone thing.

*slaps hand* Bad, west coaster, bad bad girl!

Alright, I'll be patient.

[Starlight2]

Posted: 6/29/07 at 3:51am

lic11101....Thank you so much for the info.

Sounds like it'll be a great show!

[bardolator]

Posted: 7/5/07 at 12:57am

So...I'm really curious to know about Janney's voice....

[pants2]

Posted: 7/5/07 at 1:17am

i went to the audition for this, damn you equity monitors with your attitudes towards people under the age of 20.

grr