Pearland Theatre Guild to Present "9 to 5: The Musical", March 22 - April 7, 2013, at the Pearl Theater in Houston, Texas

    PEARLAND, TX, March 06, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Get ready to laugh, clap and cheer for the ladies in 9 to 5: The Musical, as presented by the Pearland Theatre Guild, March 22-April 7, 2013, at the Pearl Theater. With music and lyrics by the incomparable Dolly Parton, 9 to 5: The Musical is a crowd-pleasing hilarious romp about teaming up, getting credit and getting even with the boss. And who hasn't mused about that?

Based on the 20th Century Fox movie, 9 to 5: The Musical follows three unlikely friends in the late 1970s; Violet Newstead, an uptight office manager; Judy Bernly, a recent divorcee; and Doralee Rhodes, a sexy married secretary, as they turn the tables on their "sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical, bigot" of a boss, Franklin Hart, Jr.

"It's more than just three woman moving up in the working world - it's about how they motivate each other and identify with their struggles and successes!," said 9 to 5 director/choreographer Nathan C. Hand. "Dolly Parton's score is irresistible, the choreography is worthy of Broadway, and our cast is a group of strong performers and solid singers! Don't miss this production!"

Advanced ticket purchases and reservations are strongly suggested. Performances will be on Friday & Saturday, March 22-April 7, at 8:00 p.m. (no show on Easter Sunday). Matinee performances are on Sunday, March 24 & April 7 at 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 6 at 3:00 p.m. Buy One, Get One Free Night is Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. Parental guidance suggested (adult content, language).

Tickets to 9 to 5 are $17.00 for adults, $14.00 for students & seniors, group rates (10-more) are $12.00. Tickets can be ordered online at www.pearl-theater.com. Patrons may also make reservations by calling the box office at 713-340-2540. The Pearl Theater is located at 14803 Park Almeda Dr., Houston, TX 77047, just south of Beltway 8 west of Texas 288 near Shadow Creek Ranch in Pearland.

As produced by the Pearland Theatre Guild, 9 to 5 stars: Jenny Taylor Moodie and Donna Dagley as Violet Newstead; Andrea Mashman plays Doralee Rhodes; and alternating in the role of Judy Bernly is Whitney Zangarine and Monique Von Deylen. Brandon del Castillo co-stars as Franklin Hart, Jr. and Matt Schell is Joe. Melissa Zilembo and Rae Lynn Cuddihy alternate in the role of Roz Keith. The cast also includes Paul Panzarella, Kathleen Hart, Kaeleb Edwards, Angi Fox, Sharon Gerlach, Evin Johnson, Robyn LeGris, Lauren Young, and Ralph Coburn.

About Pearland Theatre Guild:
Pearland Theatre Guild, a 501(c) (3) non-profit community theatre, is supported in part by a Cultural Arts Grant from the City of Pearland, Keller Williams Realty Pearland, The Drink Station and an ever-growing family of individuals and companies who believe performing arts can have a great impact in their community. Pearland Theatre Guild has been producing shows and events in the Pearland, TX area since 2011. For more information visit www.pearl-theater.com or call Renee Van Nifterik at 713-340-2540.

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