Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is working '9 to 5 The Musical' on its stage

Akron Beacon Journal
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From left, Marybeth Knode (Doralee), Tara Corkery (Violet) and Stephanie Malfara (Judy) are featured in Chagrin Valley Little Theatre's production of "9 TO 5 The Musical."
From left, Marybeth Knode (Doralee), Tara Corkery (Violet) and Stephanie Malfara (Judy) are featured in Chagrin Valley Little Theatre's production of "9 TO 5 The Musical."

Chagrin Valley Little Theatre is "pouring themselves a cup of ambition" as they bring "9 To 5 The Musical" to the stage, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick. This adaptation of the seminal 1980 film will run weekends through April 13, 2024, with performances at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. matinees on Sunday, April 7 and Saturday, April 13.

The musical is directed by Brenton Cochran, with music direction by David W. Coxe and choreography by Jen Justice and Jordon Matthew. Three unlikely friends, Violet (Tara Corkery), Judy (Stephanie Malfara), and Doralee (MaryBeth Knode), band together to challenge the status quo in their male-dominated office. Faced with the oppressive presence of their obnoxious boss, Franklin Hart, Jr., (Mason Stewart), the trio concocts a daring plan to turn the tables on him and revolutionize the workplace.

The cast features Mary Fowler (Roz), Isaac Simer (Joe), George Bailey (Dick), Nathan Cochran (Bob), Cory Bryner (Dwayne), Kyle Harris (Josh), Riss Nawa (Margaret), Abby Longshore (Kathy), Dominic Zoeiller (Mr. Tinsworthy), Erin Stewart (Missy), Michela Palma (Maria), Kaitlyn Regan (Elaine), Molly Marquette (Anita), Ariel Brinker (Daphne), Cameron Olin & Uriah Williams.

The show's scenic, lighting, and sound design are by Tom West. Producer Tom Jones and stage manager Amy McSweeney, along with costumer Wendi Owen promise audiences an evening filled with laughter, heart, and toe-tapping musical numbers. The show was originally produced on Broadway by Robert Greenblatt in April 2009, and CVLT's presentation of "9 to 5 The Musical" is through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Tickets for "9 to 5 The Musical" are priced at $21 for regular admission and $17 for seniors, students, and military personnel. Tickets are available at CVLT.org online. For ticket inquiries and reservations, contact the Chagrin Valley Little Theatre Box Office at 440-247-8955 or via email at BoxOffice@CVLT.org. Phone sales are available from 1-6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, with the box office opening two hours before all performances. Early reservations and arrival are highly recommended. CVLT is at 40 River Street in historic Chagrin Falls Village.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: '9 to 5 The Musical' is onstage at Chagrin Valley Little Theatre