"9 to 5 The Musical"

Who: Arlington Friends of the Drama

What: “9 to 5 The Musical”

Where: AFD Theatre, 22 Academy Street, Arlington

When: March 9-11, 16-19 and 23-25, Fri & Sat nights at 8 PM, Sundays at 4 PM

Tickets: $25 http://www.ticketstage.com/T/AFD or 781- 646-5922

Arlington Friends of the Drama Presents

“9 to 5 The Musical”

Music and Lyrics by Dolly Parton

Book by Patricia Resnick

Director, Paul William Murphy

Music Director, Anthony Sacco

Choreographer, Brad Robinson

Fridays, March 9, 16, 23 at 8 PM

Saturdays, March 10, 17, 24 at 8 PM

Sundays, March 11, 18, 25 at 4 PM

An eighties movie turned into a musical, a chance to revisit big hair and big shoulder pads, and also an opportunity to take a fresh look at misogynist values in the workplace, what more could you want in this day and age of #me too and #times up?

Grab a coworker or friend to join you at the next Arlington Friends of the Drama production “9 to 5 The Musical,” with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, and based on the seminal 1980 hit movie.

Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking, and even a little romantic.

Production dates are March 9-11, 16-19, and 23-25, Friday and Saturday  nights at 8 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.  There is a chance to walk the red carpet, snap a selfie in the lobby and enjoy a champagne reception on opening night. A talk back with the cast is scheduled after the show on March 11.

Opening on Broadway in 2009,  “9 to 5 The Musical” tells the same story as the movie but with a combination of song, dialogue, and dance, along with the award-winning title movie song, “9 to 5.”

The musical showcases 18 songs with a variety of musical styles and an array of short, narratively packed scenes that work together to bring the movie’s story alive.

Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a woman can scheme, can’t she?

AFD Theatre now brings a big production of this Broadway musical complete with a live orchestra and cast of 19 actors.

Seasoned director Paul Murphy is at the helm with the assistance of music director Anthony Sacco and choreographer Brad Robinson.

The AFD production stars Katie Pickett, Krystal M. Scott, and Johanna Perri in the top three roles as Violet, Judy, and Doralee while Patrick Harris plays the hateful Franklin Hart.

The show also features Becky Penner Ruccio, Sean McLaughlin, Michael Hogman, Lennie Chasse, Caroline Barrett, Julia Arey, Jackie Marchetti, Tricia Akowicz, Dan Murray, Christian Huot, Harmony Turk, Miriam Cross, Elizabeth Hassett, Jamie Lin, and Phyllis Wyckoff Uloth.

“9 to 5 The Musical” is produced by Ginger Webb and Barbara Moss, with stage management by Clare Pitkin Livak and Robin Liberty, set design by Margaret Umbsen, lighting by Iain Bason, costume design by Anna-Constantia Richardson and Vickie Wu, set dressing and props by Charlotte Kelley & Christina Hourican, sound design by Tom Powers, hair and makeup design by Deanna DiSciullo Lander, and set tech by Charlie Carr.

Arlington Friends of the Drama is located at 22 Academy Street in Arlington. The theatre is wheelchair accessible. It is one block from the #77 Bus (from Harvard Square), and just a few blocks from all buses that go to Arlington Center (#80 from Somerville/Medford, #350 from Burlington, #84, #79 from Alewife Station).

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CAST

Violet Newstead: Katie Pickett

Judy Bernly: Krystal Scott

Doralee Rhodes: Johanna Perri

Franklin Hart, Jr: Patrick Harris

Roz: Becky Ruccio

Joe: Sean McLaughlin

Dwayne: Michael Hogman

Dick: Lennie Chasse

Missy: Caroline Fonseca

Maria: Julia Arey

Kathy: Jackie Marchetti

Margaret: Tricia Akowicz

Detective/Bob/Ensemble:  Dan Murray

Doctor/Ensemble:  Christian Huot

Candy Striper/Ensemble: Harmony Turk

Secretary/Ensemble: Miriam Cross

Secretary/Ensemble: Elizabeth Hassett

Secretary/Ensemble: Jamie Lin

Secretary/Ensemble: Phyllis Uloth