The Victoria Operatic Society presents the Vancouver Island premiere of 9to5: The Musical, a hilarious story of friendship and revenge based on the seminal 1980 film and featuring all new songs by Dolly Parton.

The production, directed and choreographed by Pat Rundell and Music Directed by Nancy Curry, follows Violet (Francesca Bitonti), Judy (Tara Britt), and Doralee (Jolene White) as they live out their wildest fantasies of getting even with their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss, Franklin Hart (Dwayne Gordon). Outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic, 9to5:The Musical is about teaming up and taking care of business. Featuring original numbers from Dolly PartonB次元官网网址檚 Oscar, Tony, and Grammy Award nominated score including B次元官网网址淏ackwoods BarbieB次元官网网址�, B次元官网网址淪hine Like the SunB次元官网网址� and the original hit song B次元官网网址�9to5B次元官网网址�.

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9to5: The Musical features a 26 person ensemble cast. The creative team includes set designer Barbara Clerihue, lighting designer Adam Wilkinson, and costume designers Deb Cope and Jeffrey Mousseau.

VOS presents 9to5: The Musical in a limited engagement May 4 to 13 at McPherson Playhouse. Tickets available through the McPherson Box Office at #3 Centennial Square in person, by phone (250-386-6121) or online at rmts.bc.ca. Tickets begin at $21.75.