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Moment audience of Dolly Parton's 9 To 5 Musical are told icon died
Audience members gasped as news of Dolly Parton's death was announced minutes before a performance of 9 To 5: The Musical.
TL;DR
- News of Dolly Parton's death at 80 was announced to the audience of 9 To 5: The Musical just before the show.
- Actress Karla Tracey, playing Dolly's character, broke the news, dedicating the performance to the icon.
- The musical's director and cast members expressed their respect and admiration for Dolly Parton.
- Her Broadway musical, "Dolly: A True Original Musical," is still set to open in January, fulfilling her "Broadway dreams."
- Amber Davies, who starred in the West End production, shared a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton.