9 to 5 - Remembering Dolly Parton's Broadway Debut

Before she became known as the Queen of Country Music, beloved by young and old alike, Dolly Parton was a barefoot kid from a two-room cabin in the Smoky Mountains, singing along to her mother's old ballads. With her passing on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, we're revisiting one of the most joyful chapters of her remarkable career: turning one of her biggest hits, "9 to 5," into a Tony-nominated musical. This episode is taken from our first season, now with a new introduction, new soundbites, enhanced audio, and some final thoughts honoring Dolly's legacy and her influence on us all, especially on Broadway. We trace the show's journey from Jane Fonda's idea for a workplace revenge comedy to one of the most iconic movies of the 1980s, and finally to the stage. It's a story worth remembering: how Dolly carried her own voice, and her own songs, all the way to Broadway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices