9 to 5 the Musical, Music Theatre of Connecticut, Norwalk, CT, USA

If you have a love hate relationship with your job, 9 to 5 the Musical is the perfect way to ease into the weekend at Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) in Norwalk, Connecticut. Based on the hilarious 1980s film, 9 to 5, which featured Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dabney Coleman, the musical version has music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and a book adapted by Patricia Resnick. Directed by Amy Griffin, 9 to 5 the Musical stars an impressive cast of Scott Ahearn, Hannah Bonnet, Joe Cassidy, Elissa Demaria, Emma Kops, Gina Lamparella, Christian Libonati, Robin Lounsbury, Matt Mancuso, Alyssa McDonald, Tyler Brian Miranda, and Lucy Moon. 9 to 5 The Musical runs until May 3, 2026.

Music Theatre of Connecticut - 9 to 5 - Hannah Bonnett, Joe Cassidy, Gina Lamparella, Elissa Demaria - photo by Alex Mongillo

Hannah Bonnett (Doralee), Joe Cassidy (Hart), Gina Lamparella (Violet), Elissa Demaria (Judy) – 9 to 5

We saw 9 to 5 the Musical on Preview Night, Friday, April 17, 2026. The musical is based on the 1980s film that starred Dolly Parton as Doralee, Jane Fonda as Judy, Lily Tomlin as Violet, and Dabney Coleman as Hart. Set in 1979, 9 to 5 the Musical premiered in Los Angeles in September 2008, and opened on Broadway in April 2009. It went on to receive 15 Drama Desk Award Nominations and 4 Tony Award nominations.

Music Theatre of Connecticut -9 to 5 - Robin Lounsbury - photo by Alex Mongillo

Robin Lounsbury (Roz) – 9 to 5

The plot centers around the plight and mistreatment of the women employees by their lecherous boss, Hart played by Joe Cassidy. Violet is a widow with a teenage son played by Broadway veteran Gina Lamparella, Doralee played by Hannah Bonnett is a sassy, sexy, southern, married country girl whom Hart lusts for and the other employees gossip about, Judy is a newly divorced newbie to the workforce who arrives with no skills and no experience, but needs to work, played by Elissa Demaria, and Roz, the office gossip and snitch, who lusts after Hart, played by Robin Lounsbury.

Music Theatre of Connecticut - 9 to 5 - Emma Kops, Alyssa McDonald - photo by Alex Mongillo

Emma Kops (Maria), Alyssa McDonald (Kathy) – 9 to 5

Rounding out the cast is Scott Ahearn who plays Dwayne, Doralee’s husband, and also plays Mr. Tinsworthy, Matt Mancuso plays Joe, the assistant accountant who wants to date Violet, Christian Libonati plays Dick, Judy’s ex-husband who left her for his young secretary, Tyler Brian Miranda plays Josh, Violet’s teenage son, Lucy Moon plays Margaret, who drinks to get her through the long and boring office day, and also plays Missy, Hart’s wife, Emma Kops, plays Maria, one of the office workers, and Alyssa McDonald, plays Kathy, another young office worker.

Music Theatre of Connecticut - 9 to 5 - Scott Ahearn, Joe Cassidy - photo by Alex Mongillo

Scott Ahearn (Mr. Tinsworthy), Joe Cassidy (Hart) – 9 to 5

Mix in office politics, jealousy, gossip, salary inequality, sexual harassment, and overall mistreatment of the staff where there is no affirmative action, and eventually there will be a revolt when the women say enough is enough and decide to band together and take matters into their own hands. The result is a hilarious, wacky, and fanciful dream-like sequence of events with some toe-tapping music to accompany them. As Shakespeare wrote, “All’s Well That Ends Well.”

Music Theatre of Connecticut - 9 to 5 - Mat Mancuso - photo by Alex Mongillo

Mat Mancuso (Joe) – 9 to 5

If you need a little weekend musical therapy, the Music Theatre of Connecticut’s production of 9 to 5 the Musical is the perfect segue. The musical has a runtime of 2.5 hours including a 15-minute intermission and runs until May 3, 2026.

Music Theatre of Connecticut - 9 to 5 - Elissa Demaria, Christian Libonati - photo by Alex Mongillo

Elissa Demaria (Judy), Christian Libonati (Dick) – 9 to 5

Until next time, keep enjoying and supporting the arts!

Music Theatre of Connecticut - 9 to 5 - Lucy Moon - photo by Alex Mongillo

Lucy Moon (Margaret) – 9 to 5

9 to 5 the Musical

Patricia Resnick	Book
Dolly Parton	Music and Lyrics
Joe Boerst	Sound Design
Scott Borowka	Lighting Design
Lo Ursone	Britt Kolek
Diane Vanderkroef	Costume Design
Starlet Jacobs	Scenic Design
Kimberly Slosek	Props Design
Dan O’Driscoll	Fight & Intimacy Direction
Clint Hromsco	Choreography
Zachary Anderson	Music Direction
Amy Griffin	Director

9 to 5 the Musical Cast (alphabetically by actor)

Scott Ahearn	Dwayne/Mr. Tinsworthy/Ensemble
Hannah Bonnett	Doralee
Joe Cassidy	Hart
Elissa Demaria	Judy
Emma Kops	Maria/Ensemble
Gina Lamparella	Violet
Christian Libonati	Dick/Ensemble
Robin Lounsbury	Roz
Matt Mancuso	Joe/Ensemble
Alyssa McDonald	Kathy/Ensemble
Tyler Brian Miranda	Josh/Ensemble
Lucy Moon	Missy/Ensemble

9 to 5 the Musical – Band

Zachary Anderson	Keys, Conductor
Alan Lounsbury	Bass
Kyle Cohen	Guitar
Nate Dobas	Drums
Gary Ruggiero	Woodwinds

Performance schedule: Fridays at 8:00 pm, Saturdays at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and Sundays at 2:00 pm. The play runs until May 3, 2026.

For information or to purchase tickets, please visit the website: https://www.musictheatreofct.com/, call the box office at 1-203-454-3883, or email them at: admin@musictheatreofct.com.

The box office is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 am until 3:30 pm and 2 hours before every performance.

Sponsors: The 2025-2026 MainStage Season is generously sponsored by: The Burry Fredrik Foundation and The Schnurmacher Foundation.

Music Theatre of Connecticut’s 2026-2027 Upcoming Productions

9 to 5 the Musical	April 17 – May 3, 2026
Hot Summer Nights: Frank Mastrone	June 20, 2026
Hot Summer Nights: Arden Music Dueling Pianos	July 11, 2026
Hot Summer Nights: S’Wonderful with Christine Andreas	July 18, 2026
Hot Summer Nights: Nic & Desi, Broadway to Hollywood	August 1, 2026
Hot Summer Nights: Katona & Kittredge: Key Changes	August 8, 2026
Harmony – A New Musical	September 11 – 27, 2026
Always Patsy Cline	November 6 -22, 2026
Desperate Measures – A Musical Comedy Gone Wild	February 5 – 21, 2027
Clue	April 16 – May 2, 2027

About MTC

“Music Theatre of Connecticut is the premier provider of musical theatre performance and training. Founded in 1987, we produce an annual series of Equity productions featuring New York professionals (MTC MainStage), numerous annual student productions, and a conservatory-style School of Performing Arts with curriculum-based training for students ages four through high school, including the nationally recognized College-Bound in the Performing Arts program for performance career-focused high school students.”

“The Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) was founded in 1987 by Kevin Connors (Artistic Director and Co-Founder) and Jim Schilling (Co-Founder), where MTC’s focus is musical theatre performance and training.”

For more information on the Music Theatre of Connecticut, please visit their website: www.MusicTheatreofCT.com.

You might also like to read: Backstage Interview – Kevin Connors and Jim Schilling of Music Theatre of Connecticut: https://luxuryexperience.com/performances/performances-performances/backstage-interview-kevin-connors-and-jim-schilling-of-music-theatre-of-connecticut/

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