‘9 to 5: The Musical’ Audience Shocked at On-Stage Reveal of Dolly Parton’s Death

Audience members at 9 to 5: The Musical, Dolly Parton’s foray into musical theater writing, audibly gasped when a cast member broke the news on stage that the 80-year-old country music icon had died.

“Good evening,” actress Karla Tracey read in a statement to U.K. theatergoers ahead of the touring cast’s Tuesday performance in Worthington, England. “Before we begin tonight’s performance of 9 to 5, we would like to take a moment to remember the remarkable Dolly Parton, who has sadly passed away today.”

Composer and lyricist Dolly Parton attends the party following the opening night of

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