Dolly Parton Partnering With Aus 9 To 5 Production For Special Fundraiser

The upcoming Sydney production of new musical 9 To 5 has announced a very special charity event in partnership with the woman who made it all possible.

A unique one-off dress rehearsal event will go on sale soon, with proceeds from the sales going towards the Australian leg of Dolly Parton's own Imagination Library - offering free literary services to underprivileged children all over the world.

“We are thrilled to be collaborating with the Imagination Library as our chosen official charity partner for 9 To 5," show producer Suzanne Jones explained. "Dolly Parton herself established this charity initiative in the US as a tribute to her father who never learned to read. Her aim was to inspire all children to love to read, and we are looking forward to helping her accomplish that mission here in Australia.”

Parton herself also shared her excitement for the partnership, saying, “I am thrilled to announce that 9 To 5 will be raising funds for a foundation I started 25 years ago and is very close to my heart, the Imagination Library. The program sends out over one million free books each month to children all around the world - I guess that’s why they call me the book lady!”

The special event will take place on Sunday, 13 February 2022, with tickets available now.