Musical comedian and writer, Eddie Perfect, will join the Australian cast of Dolly Parton‘s musical, 9 to 5. The show tells the story of four career women pushed to breaking point by Perfect’s character, egotistical boss Franklin Hart Jr.
Best known for his stints on TV and as the composer of the musicals Beetlejuice and Shane Warne: The Musical, Eddie Perfect is thrilled to be joining the cast.
“I’m beyond excited to return to the Australian stage in Dolly Parton’s hilarious 9 TO 5,” he said.
“9 TO 5 is a powerhouse comedy for four strong female leads that couldn’t come at a better time. The future is female, and I’m just thrilled to tag along for the ride.”
9 to 5‘s musical adaptation has been a worldwide hit since premiering on Broadway in 2009. For writing the show’s music and lyrics, Parton received a Tony nomination. The show’s soundtrack also earned a nomination at the Grammy Awards.
“As well as being a fantastic comic and composer, Eddie is a much-loved musical theatre performer, and will be fantastic in 9 TO 5,” a representative for the show said.
9 to 5 opens at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre on April 19th. It’ll play in Sydney until June before embarking on a national tour.
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