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‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Empowers Working Women Through Over-the-top Humor

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This semester’s big theatre production, “9 to 5 The Musical,” closed Nov. 23 after six performances in Smothers Theatre.Directed and choreographed by Theatre professor Kelly Todd, “9 to 5 The Musical” is an award-winning show based on the 1980 film of the same name. It features music and lyrics written by Dolly Parton, who starred in the movie.Set … [Read more...] about ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Empowers Working Women Through Over-the-top Humor

Preview: ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Delivers Comedy, Melody, Empowerment

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Tumble out of bed and stumble to Smothers Theatre to see Pepperdine's production of "9 to 5 The Musical," packed with laughter and iconic hits from Dolly Parton.The Pepperdine Theatre and Music Department's production of the classic show opens Friday, Nov. 15 in Smothers Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The show is directed and choreographed by Kelly Todd, assistant instructor of Theatre, … [Read more...] about Preview: ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Delivers Comedy, Melody, Empowerment

Saddle Up for Beyoncé’s Emotive Rodeo in ‘COWBOY CARTER’

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"Sometimes you don't know what you like until someone you trust turns you on to some real good ****," country music legend Willie Nelson said during one of two interludes featured in the album.The album was a canny choice for Beyoncé, who breathed a new swing into the country-infused "TEXAS HOLD 'EM," giving her audience a space to do-si-do the mundanity away with silver … [Read more...] about Saddle Up for Beyoncé’s Emotive Rodeo in ‘COWBOY CARTER’