The 1980 film “9 to 5” starring Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, and Dolly Parton is a silly, warm, feminist comedy beloved by generations. For actors Sarah Joyce Hack and Kayce Denise, it’s been a staple throughout their lives.

“‘9 to 5’ was a movie my mother and aunts worshiped,” Denise said. “We watched it a lot when I was growing up.”

Now, both actors have the opportunity to live out their ‘9 to 5’ dreams. The musical version of the film, which hit Broadway in 2009 and features music from Parton, is coming to Out Front Theatre, Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ theater company. The show runs from Oct. 23 – Nov. 8, starring Hack as Doralee (originally played by Parton) and Denise as Violet (originally played by Tomlin).

Hack said that she immediately connected with the character of Doralee.

“The story just

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