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Sexism still an issue, says Parton, as '9 to 5 the Musical' opens
Nearly 40 years after "9 to 5", Dolly Parton again beat the drum for gender equality at the West End premiere of a musical version of her hit 1980 movie.
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Dolly Parton arrives for the West End debut of Dolly Parton's '9TO5 The Musical' at the Savoy Theatre, in London, Britain February 17, 2019. (REUTERS/Peter Nicholls)
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early 40 years after playing a secretary who takes revenge on her sexist boss in 9 to 5, Dolly Parton again beat the drum for gender equality at the West End premiere of a musical version of her hit 1980 movie.
The country superstar joined the cast of 9 to 5 The Musical for the curtain call at the end of Sunday's official opening performance in London.
She hoped the show would help shine a light on sexual misconduct and gender inequality which, as the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have shown, remain issues of concern in entertainment and other industries.
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"It (the film) really paved the way and things did change but there's still a lot more to be done," she told Reuters on the red carpet ahead of the show. "With ... people drawing attention again to equal pay, equal work, harassment in the workplace, this is just another good way for us to shine a light on some things that need to be lit up a little."
The multiple Grammy winner also confirmed there will be a 9 to 5 movie sequel, starring the original cast - herself, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin - alongside some "new young girls".
Bookings for the musical at London's Savoy Theatre are being taken through to August.
