Photography by Emily Cooper. Costumes by Deborah Basterfield
Come for the laughs and the great music in this fast-paced feminist adventure set in the Rolodex era. Three female co-workers dream up an elaborately zany plan to get even with their terrible boss, giving their workplace a dream makeover in the process.
“9 to 5 The Musical features the whimsical storyline and charming characters that audiences know and love from the classic 1980 film, with the addition of an entire score of toe-tapping, show-stopping musical numbers by the legendary Dolly Parton – including “9 to 5,” one of the most iconic songs of all time,” says Valerie Easton, Co-Director and RCMT’s Outgoing Artistic Director.
Adds Co-Director and Interim RCMT Artistic Director Chris Adams, “This bold and fresh production offers the perfect blend of hilarious hi-jinks and heartfelt camaraderie. Audiences will be rooting for these fearless women to stick it to the man with this story of female empowerment.”
Set in 1979, 9 to 5 The Musical follows three co-workers – Violet, Doralee, and Judy – as they endure their mundane and demoralizing office jobs at Consolidated Industries, under the thumb of their sexist and egotistical boss, Franklin Hart Jr. When the women are suddenly given the chance to turn their wildest revenge fantasies into reality, they hatch a plan to kidnap their nasty boss and step into their full potential – ultimately taking control of the company. The play stars returning RCMT alumni Irene Karas Loeper (Violet), Maia Beresford (Doralee), Madeleine Suddaby (Judy), and Dustin Freeland (Franklin Hart Jr.).
7:30 p.m.
April 25 to May 5
Matinees:
2:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Massey Theatre
735 Eighth Avenue, New Westminster
Tickets: https://shop.ticketsnw.ca/TheatreManager/1/login?event=1558