GOSSIP: Dolly Parton working on biographical musical

Dolly Parton has been workin' nine to five on a new musical! (sorry not sorry)

The country singer revealed to Nashville Public Radio that she plans to premiere a new biographical musical on Broadway. The show will feature her biggest hits as well as new material.

Parton, who will soon embark on a major tour of the U.S. and Canada, said: "As a matter of fact, I just got the final scripts. 

"I'm telling my life story as a musical, which I've written all the music for. A lot of the hits will be in it, but I've written a lot of new music as well."

Spamalot to move to Playhouse Theatre from 14th November

The current West End run of Spamalot is moving from the Harold Pinter Theatre to the Playhouse, where it reopens on 14th November 2012. The production, which currently stars Marcus Brigstocke, Jon Culshaw, Bonnie Langford and Todd Carty continues its run at the Pinter until 9th September.

Bonnie Langford, Natalie Casey & Amy Lennox to star in 9 to 5: The Musical UK Tour

Casting has been announced for Dolly Parton's musical 9 to 5. The show will open at the Manchester Opera House on 16th October 2012. Bonnie Langford will play office manager Roz in the adaptation of the hit 1980 film and Jackie Clune will play Violet. Joining them will be Natalie Casey as Judy who was recently starred in the West End Productions of Legally Blonde & Abigail's Party. Another ex-Legally Blonder, Amy Lennox is to star as Doralee which the part Dolly Partion played in the original film. Finally Ben Richards will play the women's boss, Franklin.

Bonnie Langford has just finished playing The Lady of the Lake in the national tour of Monty Python's Spamalot. Natalie Casey is currently appearing in Abigail's Party in the West End. She recently finished playing Paulette Buonufonté in Legally Blonde the Musical. She was absolutely incredible in this role so I am delighted she is joining another musical! Amy Lennox also appeared in Legally Blonde, understudying Sheridan Smith as Elle while also Margot. She was born to play both roles. She recently reprised the role of Elle during the Legally Blonde UK tour. She is an amazing performer so it is great more people will get the opportunity to see her on stage again.

9 to 5: the Musical, which opened on Broadway in 2009, is making its UK premiere this autumn. A national tour begins at the Manchester Opera House on 12 October. Performances up to 5 January 2013 are already on sale, with further dates to be announced. 

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