9 to 5 (film) be a drama, but "any way we did it, it seemed too preachy, too much of a feminist line. I'd wanted to work with Lily [Tomlin] for some time, and it suddenly occurred to [her producing partner] Bruce and me that we should make it a comedy." Patricia Resnick wrote the first draft drama, and Fonda cast herself, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton in the leads, the latter in her first film role. Then Colin Higgins came on board to direct and rewrite the script. Part of his job was to make room for all three in the script. Higgins
9 to 5 (musical) Pippa Winslow as Violet Newstead, Louise Olley as Doralee Rhodes and Leo Sene as Franklin Hart Jr, with Samantha Giffard as Roz, Matthew Chase as Joe and Mark Houston, Rachel Ivy, and Blair Anderson. "9 to 5" will play in the West End at the Savoy Theatre from January 29 to August 31, 2019. The production stars Amber Davies (Judy), Louise Redknapp (Violet), Brian Conley (Franklin) and Natalie McQueen (Doralee). A production of 9 to 5 is slated to be produced by the Edinburgh Footlights in Spring 2019 and Greenock Light Opera Club is performing it in. November 2018 in