9 to 5 The Musical

9 to 5 The Musical
Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can't do, even in a man's world.

9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is 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.

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 girl can scheme, can't she?

This high-energy show is ideal for a large, mostly female cast, but also has opportunities for talented male dancers. With its jubilant score and easily relatable characters, 9 to 5 is the perfect show for community theatres.

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Concert Selections for 9 to 5 The Musical

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  • BACKWOODS BARBIE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Dolly Parton
    Lyrics by
    Dolly Parton
    Arranged by
    Stephen Oremus
    Orchestrated by
    Bruce Coughlin
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    E
    Estimated duration
    2 min 28 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (10x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (1x) REED 1 (Clarinet), (1x) REED 2 (Bass Clarinet), (1x) TRUMPET 1 (TACET), (1x) TRUMPET 2 (TACET), (1x) TROMBONE (TACET), (2x) KEYBOARD 1/CONDUCTOR, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (1x) GUITAR 1 (Electric w/Slide), (1x) GUITAR 2 (Steel String Acoustic), (2x) BASS (Acoustic, Electric), (1x) DRUMS, (1x) PERCUSSION (Snare Drum w/Brushes)
  • GET OUT AND STAY OUT
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Dolly Parton
    Lyrics by
    Dolly Parton
    Arranged by
    Stephen Oremus & Alex Lacamoire
    Orchestrated by
    Bruce Coughlin
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Arranged for
    1 Voice (Typically Female)
    Starting Key
    A♭
    Estimated duration
    4 min 20 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (2x) REED 1 (Clarinet, Flute), (2x) REED 2 (Bass Clarinet, Clarinet), (2x) TRUMPET 1 (Trumpet, Flugelhorn), (2x) TRUMPET 2 (Trumpet, Flugelhorn), (1x) TROMBONE, (2x) KEYBOARD 1/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (1x) GUITAR 1 (Nylon Acoustic, Electric), (1x) GUITAR 2 (Steel String Acoustic, Electric), (1x) BASS (Electric), (1x) DRUMS (Drum Set, Mark Tree), (3x) PERCUSSION (Triangle, Vibraphone, Bells, Suspended Cymbal, Shaker, Timpani)
  • HERE FOR YOU
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Dolly Parton
    Lyrics by
    Dolly Parton
    Orchestrated by
    Coughlin, Lacamoire, and Oremus
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    D
    Estimated duration
    3 min 45 sec
    Instrumentation
    (1x) FULL SCORE, (2x) PIANO/VOCAL SCORE, (20x) VOCAL BOOK, (2x) REED 1 (Alto Saxophone, Clarinet), (3x) REED 2 (Baritone Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet), (1x) TRUMPET 1, (1x) TRUMPET 2, (1x) TROMBONE, (2x) KEYBOARD 1/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) KEYBOARD 2, (1x) GUITAR 1 (Round Neck Dobro), (1x) GUITAR 2 (Hollow Body Electric), (5x) BASS (Acoustic, Electric), (1x) DRUMS, (2x) PERCUSSION (Cabasa, Caxixi, Tambourine, Cowbell, Suspended Cymbal, Congas)
  • SHINE LIKE THE SUN
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction

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Questions & Answers

August 22, 2023
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Updated version?

Is it likely that this version of the show will be updated to reflect the changes in the more recent touring productions?

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February 17, 2021
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Music CD? Duration?

When I attended a production of 9 to 5 at a unniversity the music was all on a CD and the actors sang with it. Is that still available as an option for this show or do you need an eleven pc orchestra?

What is the running time of both acts not including an intermission?

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December 04, 2020
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Dolly Parton Voiceover

Is it required in the contract that a production uses the voiceover/Dolly Parton projection? Can you do them as audio only? In the Broadway production some of those lines were given to some of the performers and I was wondering if that was allowed.

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May 03, 2019
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9 to 5

I saw an email online looking for photos from past productions of 9 to 5.  I cannot locate the email, are you still taking submissions?  If so I have 6 great photos I would love to share.  Thank you

Kendra Knoblock

Romeo High School

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December 07, 2018
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Is there a Dolly Parton voice over track for 9 to 5 the Musical

Noticing in the script lines for "Dolly", and I'm assuming they are for Dolly Parton.  I remember she had a voice-over track when I saw it in NYC.  Does that track come with the show?  If not, where might I get it?

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B.

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December 27, 2016
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Using RehearseScore... Tech question
Hello - I've used Rehearse Score for many years and have never had a problem with this. We are currently doing '9 to 5' and there are measures that are optional (Labeled 65A, 65B, 65C, etc.). I am trying to cut them so they never play, as the orchestra will be making the cuts. Within one of them, there is a vamp written in. I am not able to put the cut in, and I suspect that it is because there is a vamp there. I need help cutting it. I tried, and am able to make cuts in other places within the score, just not there. If you want specifics, It's the song 9 to 5, and I'm trying to cut measures 65A - 65D with the vamp being in mms. 65C. Thanks
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June 13, 2016
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Hello, I have used RMS mix for my last two shows Evita and Superstar. I am now looking to buy 9 to 5 but cannot get the demo to download anywhere. Please can you help?
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Hello, I have used RMS mix for my last two shows Evita and Superstar. I am now looking to buy 9 to 5 but cannot get the demo to download anywere. Please can you help?
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