# Japanese revival of ‘9 to 5’ musical

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-revival-of-9-to-5-musical
> Updated: 2026-10-29T05:00:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

A revival of the musical ‘9 to 5’, based on the film and featuring music by Dolly Parton, has been scheduled for production in Japan in early 2027. The performances are set to run from February 23 to March 10, 2027, with locations including Tokyo, Osaka, and Aichi.

Rio Asumi will reprise her lead role as Violet. The cast includes returning members Aya Hirano, Megumi Iino, and Tetsuya Bessho, alongside new additions Michiru Aya and Kento Yamada. The production follows the success of a 2024 staging and aims to bring fresh energy to the story through direction by Kazuhiko Ueda.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Rio Asumi to star in musical 9 to 5 revival

Rio Asumi will lead the musical 9 to 5 in a new production featuring music by Dolly Parton, scheduled for February 2027 in Tokyo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-asumi-to-star-in-musical-9-to-5-revival

### 2026-09-30: Rio Asumi to star in ‘9 to 5’ musical revival in 2027

The musical ‘9 to 5’, starring Rio Asumi and featuring Dolly Parton’s music, will return for a Japanese revival in early 2027 at the Japan Youth Hall.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-asumi-to-star-in-9-to-5-musical-revival-in-2027

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