{"id":96055,"date":"2026-08-26T15:46:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T15:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/worldnews\/9-to-5-the-musical-audience-gasped-at-news-of-dolly-partons-death-before-show-video-shows\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T15:46:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T15:46:36","slug":"9-to-5-the-musical-audience-gasped-at-news-of-dolly-partons-death-before-show-video-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/worldnews\/9-to-5-the-musical-audience-gasped-at-news-of-dolly-partons-death-before-show-video-shows\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;9 to 5: The Musical&#8221; audience gasped at news of Dolly Parton&#8217;s death before show, video shows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt World News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1882483372\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>Audience members at a stage performance of &#8220;9 to 5: The Musical&#8221; in the United Kingdom could be heard gasping aloud upon learning of <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/dolly-parton-dies-age-80-country-music-star\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Dolly Parton&#8217;s death<\/a><\/span>\u00a0before Tuesday&#8217;s show. A cast member announced the news to attendees ahead of the performance, and her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1686199532467344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">videotaped speech<\/a> was shared on social media by the theater in southern England where the musical is having a run.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Before we begin tonight&#8217;s performance of &#8216;9 to 5,&#8217; we would like to take a moment to remember the remarkable Dolly Parton, who has sadly passed away today,&#8221; said Karla Tracey, the performer playing the role originated by Parton in the 1980 film from which the musical was adapted. &#8220;&#8216;9 to 5&#8217; was originally produced by Dolly, whose extraordinary talent, creativity and spirit are woven into every part of this work.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Tracey went on to assure the audience that she and the rest of the cast would &#8220;perform the piece as she [Parton] intended, with great respect and affection for the woman whose vision brought it to life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our thoughts are with Dolly&#8217;s family, friends and all those around the world who loved and admired her,&#8221; she said, adding that the musical cast had chosen to dedicate the night&#8217;s performance to Parton &#8220;with our deepest thanks for the music, laughter and joy she gave us.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;9 to 5: The Musical&#8221; will continue to play at the Pavilion Theatre in Worthing, England, through Friday, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/wtm.uk\/events\/9-to-5-the-musical\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Worthing Theatres and Museum<\/a>, the arts organization that manages the venue.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The organization also paid homage to Parton&#8217;s legacy in a <a href=\"https:\/\/wtm.uk\/news\/remembering-dolly-parton-1946-2026\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT7rvxwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTFycTRGNWRLOXhwS0ZvbkpzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeEuWaUe7wqQeFh9bPQk3RR8dm-U2HYeFuYrVKTy1Z1TQPWFMcXxPzzjfuGqI_aem_mYUVWJgqQyL7Y-CdxlAy0A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">statement<\/a>, which said she was among few artists who &#8220;have given the world so much joy,&#8221; calling out her achievements and accolades as a musician as well as &#8220;her humour and her heart.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Parton, who rose to fame creating country music hits and ultimately became one of the most successful artists in that genre, <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/dolly-parton-dies-age-80-country-music-star\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">died Tuesday<\/a><\/span> after a brief battle with cancer, according to her team. She was 80.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to making records, Parton also famously starred alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin in the comedy &#8220;9 to 5,&#8221; writing and recording its titular song, which became a feminist anthem. Parton later served as the composer and lyricist for the musical.<\/p>\n<p>Parton released almost 50 studio albums over the course of her legendary, decadeslong career, selling upwards of 100 million records, receiving 55 Grammy nominations and winning 10 of them. 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