“9 to 5” The Musical to Premiere at Hale Centre Theatre

“9 to 5” The Musical
to Premiere at Hale Centre Theatre

Fresh off Broadway, “9 to 5” will entertain with sassy tunes, girl power and soul-filled ballads.

Hale Centre Theatre (HCT), Utah’s Premiere Family Theatre, will present the fresh-from-Broadway musical comedy “9 to 5” Aug. 15 through Sept. 29.

In this full musical remake of the iconic 1980 movie starring Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin, three working women live out their fantasy of getting even with, and successfully overthrowing, their company's "sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot" boss.

The local production is the 10th in a long line of local company, regional, and national premieres at HCT.

“This show has so much heart,” said Director John Sweeney. “‘9 to 5’ is a timeless story, because these women are all people we can identify with in some way – the single mom trying to raise a family and get a promotion, a recent divorcee who has experienced a breach in trust and a young woman trying to not simply be judged by her beauty but admired for her brain.”

The production offers more than 25 different set locations in the first act alone. In order to transport the audience to and from so many locations in little time, HCT installed a special track system designed to move multiple set pieces in and out quickly. “9 to 5” features music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and is based on a book by Patrick Resnick. The original Broadway production opened on April 30, 2009, and was nominated for 15 Drama Desk Awards, the most received by a production in a single year. On Broadway, the show earned four Tony Award nominations, including best original score. Memorable songs include Dolly Parton’s hit “9 to 5.”

HCT’s production stars Sharon Kenison and Bonnie Whitlock as Violet Newstead (the Lily Tomlin character), Angie Winegar and Madeline Weinberger as Doralee Rhodes (Dolly Parton’s on-screen role), Adrien Swenson and Angela Jeffries as Judy Bernly (Jane Fonda’s character), and Ryan Poole and David Glaittli as the strict, overly-tight, lying boss, Franklin M. Hart Jr.

The show features choreography by Jennifer Hill Barlow; music direction by Kelly DeHaan; costume design by Suzanne Carling; technical direction and scenic design by Kacey Udy; lighting design by Brian Healy; sound design by Dan Morgan; production assistance by Tyson Leavitt; and props by Michelle Jensen.

Performances are Monday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with matinées each Saturday at 12:30 and 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased online at www.halecentretheatre.org, via telephone at 801-984-9000 or at the Hale Centre Theatre.

In conjunction with the production, HCT is honoring the Make-A-Wish Foundation as part of its “HCT Applauds” program to spotlight other non-profit making a difference in the community. For 27 years, Make-A-Wish Utah has been bringing hope, strength and joy to the lives of Utah children with life-threatening medical conditions. The Utah Make-A-Wish Foundation will be highlighted in the theatre program and given a VIP night at the theatre to applaud their good works for Utah’s community.

Hale Centre Theatre
3333 South Decker Lake Drive
West Valley City, Utah


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