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Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
#25re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
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. 
#26re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
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
Swing Joined: 4/4/07
#27re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
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
#28re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
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.
What great ones do the less will prattle of
#29re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
Posted: 6/28/07 at 5:12pm
thanks for the update, lic!
Updated On: 6/28/07 at 05:12 PM
#30re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
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!
Jack: For your information, most people who meet me do not know that I am gay.
Will: Jack, blind and deaf people know you're gay. Dead people know you're gay.
Jack: Grace, when you first met me, did you know I was gay?
Grace: My dog knew.
MungoGypsy8232
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/07
lic11101
Swing Joined: 4/4/07
#32re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
Posted: 6/28/07 at 5:18pmI 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
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/07
#35re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
Posted: 6/28/07 at 5:25pmI've been looking forward to this for a LONG time. Glad to hear some positive news! Let's hope the show stays on track.
"What can you expect from a bunch of seitan worshippers?" - Reginald Tresilian
purpleprince101
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/19/06
purpleprince101
Broadway Legend Joined: 10/19/06
#37re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
Posted: 6/28/07 at 6:12pmdouble post..... Updated On: 6/28/07 at 06:12 PM
stanton
Featured Actor Joined: 3/8/06
#38re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
Posted: 6/28/07 at 6:15pmShould be fun I wish Dolly Luck.
I wish I could sing.
Featured Actor Joined: 12/31/69
#40re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
Posted: 6/28/07 at 7:50pmI really do love the movie and I think it would make such a fun musical.
"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999
bardolator
Featured Actor Joined: 3/8/06
#41re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/8/07
broadwayguy99
Swing Joined: 6/28/07
#43re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
Posted: 6/28/07 at 9:52pmWho's playing Violet's son, Josh, in the workshop?
#45re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
Posted: 6/29/07 at 1:23am
Sleeping? 
I am a firm believer in serendipity- all the random pieces coming together in one wonderful moment, when suddenly you see what their purpose was all along.
#46re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
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
Swing Joined: 4/19/06
#47re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
Posted: 6/29/07 at 3:51am
lic11101....Thank you so much for the info.
Sounds like it'll be a great show!
"But never lose track of who you are because you
have to look at yourself in the mirror every day and you have to feel good
about the way you
behaved." --Linda Balgord
bardolator
Featured Actor Joined: 3/8/06
#48re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
Posted: 7/5/07 at 12:57amSo...I'm really curious to know about Janney's voice....
#49re: Big day for 9 to 5 musical!
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
Can, can I have it?
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