After the postponement owing to COVID-19 restrictions 9 To 5 The Musical has finally arrived in Sydney… get ready to be entertained!
The musical remains faithful to the iconic 80s flick which starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lilly Tomlin as the office workers who kidnapped their sexist male boss and then proceeded to run the office their way.
Actress Erin Clare who plays alongside Marina Prior and Casey Donovan explained that this is a fun night out at the theatre. “The score is Dolly Parton and audiences will be treated to the most singable music, big dance numbers, fantasy sequences and it’s so fabulously written. Dolly Parton also makes an appearance – but not in person!”
Clare enthused about the other two actresses of the fabulous three. “I’m so excited to be working with Casey as we previously performed together on We Will Rock You, and Marina, she doesn’t know but I am obsessed with her. I admire these women so much!”
Underlying the music and comedy of this musical, are there any subtle messages for each and every woman living in what may be classified by some as a man’s world?
“I think on a deeper level it’s really amazing to be telling a story that’s about three unlikely friends coming together not being pitted against each other so much in musicals, movies and popular culture, where women are categorically pitted against each other to compete for roles and for men etc. I think it’s important to be telling a story where women are powerful together, unified and supporting one another.”
For maximum enjoyment do audiences need to be fans of the film or Dolly Parton?
“Not at all. The story is timeless, and the movie is iconic and if you know it that’s great. We’ve basically been on Zoom for two years so perhaps people who have been working from home or missed the office so much can come along to the theatre and watch a musical set in an office!” laughed Clare. “Seriously it’s accessible to everyone and that’s what’s so great about the show.”
