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By: May. 04, 2009
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The new Broadway musical-comedy, 9 To 5: The Musical starring four-time Emmy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Allison JanneyStephanie J. BlockMegan Hilty, and two-time Tony Award nominee Marc Kudisch began preview performances on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 and opened on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). 9 To 5: The Musical marks the Broadway debut of seven-time Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and musician Dolly Parton as composer and lyricist. 

Marc Kudisch debuted the new Broadway "Break-a-Leg" tradition with Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney and Megan Hilty during the Gypsy Robe Ceremony and BroadwayWorld.com's cameras caught all the action!

With direction by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello and choreography by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler 9 To 5: The Musical has a book by Patricia Resnick, based on her original story and screenplay for the smash 1980 film comedy. 9 To 5: The Musical is produced by Robert Greenblatt in association with Richard LeviJohn McColgan/Moya Doherty/Edgar DobieJames L. Nederlander/Terry Allen Kramer,Independent Presenters NetworkJam TheatricalsBud Martin,Michael WattThe Weinstein Company/Sonia Friedman/Dede HarrisCenter Theatre GroupNorton Herrick/Matthew C. Blank/Joan SteinToni Dowgiallo, and GFour Productions.

Press notes describe the story, "When pushed to their boiling point by their boss, Franklin Hart, Jr. (Marc Kudisch), Violet Newstead (Allison Janney), the super efficient office manager, Judy Bernly (Stephanie J. Block), a frazzled divorcee, and the sexy executive secretary Doralee Rhodes (Megan Hilty) turn the tables on him. The trio hatches a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical, bigot, and that plan quickly spins wildly and hilariously out of control. Ms. Parton's original score for 9 To 5: The Musical includes over twenty new songs as well as the Grammy Award winning, Academy Award nominated, and #1 Billboard title song. 9 To 5: The Musical had its world premiere engagement in Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre".

The production features scenic design by two-time Tony Award winner Scott Pask, costume design by five-time Tony Award winner William Ivey Long, lighting design by Tony Award winners Jules Fisher and Kenneth Posner, sound design by John Shivers, imaging by Peter Nigrini and Peggy Eisenhauer, with music direction by Stephen Oremus.

The 30 member cast of 9 To 5: The Musical features Kathy FitzgeraldAndy KarlIoana AlfonsoTimothy George AndersonJennifer BalagnaJustin BohonPaul CastreeDaniel CooneyJeremy DavisGaelen GillilandAutumn GuzzardiAnn HaradaNeil HaskellLisa HowardVan HughesMichael X. MartinMichael MindlinKaren MurphyMark Myars(Dance captain), Justin PattersonJessica Lea PattyCharlie PollockTory RossWayne SchroderMaia Nkenge Wilson and Brandi Wooten.

Beginning May 5 the playing schedule is as follows: Tuesday at 7pm; Wednesday thru Saturday at 8pm; Sunday at 3pm; with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2pm. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com (212-307-4100) or at the Marriott Marquis Theatre Box Office and range from $126.50 to $66.50.

For more information visit www.9to5themusical.com.

Photos by Walter McBride/Retna Ltd.

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Marc Kudisch (holding the new "Break-a-leg" tradition)

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Marc Kudisch (holding the new "Break-a-leg" tradition)

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Marc Kudisch gets ready to...

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
BREAK A LEG! Go to it Marc Kudisch!

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty and Marc Kudisch

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty and Marc Kudisch

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty and Marc Kudisch

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty, Marc Kudisch

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty, Marc Kudisch

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty and Marc Kudisch

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty and Marc Kudisch

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty and Marc Kudisch

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty and Marc Kudisch

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty and Marc Kudisch

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty and Marc Kudisch

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Marc Kudisch shows off for the ladies!

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty and Marc Kudisch

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty and Marc Kudisch

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty and Marc Kudisch

Photo EXCLUSIVE: Opening Night 'Break-A-Leg' Tradition Debuts at '9 To 5'  Image
Stephanie J. Block, Allison Janney, Megan Hilty and Marc Kudisch







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