First Look: David Hasselhoff in 9 to 5

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The first production shots of **David Hasselhoff** in [***9 to 5***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3321/9-to-5-the-musical-tickets.aspx) have been released. News that the former *Baywatch* star would be [**joining the London cast**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/baywatchs-david-hasselhoff-to-star-in-west-end-9-to-5-musical-from-december) had the West End shook. Now, **The Hoff** has taken over the role of Franklin Hart Jr as of 2 December 2019 and will continue to portray the character **until 8 February 2020**. Be sure to catch him at the [**Savoy Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/73/savoy-theatre.aspx) whilst you can!
### Legendary TV star David Hasselhoff now starring in *9 to 5 The Musical* Television legend **David Hasselhoff** is now playing Franklin Hart Jr in ***9 to 5***, the musical co-created by **Dolly Parton**. Hasselhoff joins West End cast members **Bonnie Langford** as Roz Keith, **Caroline Sheen** as Violet Newstead, **Chelsea Halfpenny** as Judy Bernly, and **Natalie McQueen** as Doralee Rhodes. The 9 to 5 London cast is completed by **Alexander Bartles**, **Alexander Day**, **Antoine Thomas-Sturge**, **Ben Irish**, **Demmileigh Foster**, **Emily Woodford**, **Giles Surridge**, **James Royden-Lyley**, **Jenny Legg**, **Jon Reynolds**, **Llandyll Gove**, **Molly-May Gardiner**, **Natasha Mould**, **Rhiane Drummond**, **Sasha Wareham**, **Sean Needham**, **Simon Campbell**, and **Victoria Anderson**. David Hasselhoff is undoubtedly best known for his portrayal of Mitch Buchannon on American television series *Baywatch *and his role as Michael Knight in *Knight Rider. *He is no stranger to the stage or the West End and has most notably appeared as Billy Flynn in the West End production of *Chicago *at the [**Adelphi Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/3/adelphi-theatre.aspx) as well as appearing in the Las Vegas production of *The Producers *and the Broadway production of *Jekyll and Hyde. *Other TV credits of his include appearing as a judge on ITV's *Britain's Got Talent *and NBC's *America's Got Talent.* [***9 to 5 The Musical***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3321/9-to-5-the-musical-tickets.aspx) features a book by the film's original screenwriter **Patricia Resnick**, music and lyrics by **Dolly Parton**, casting by **Victoria Ro**e and **Anne Vosser**, choreography by **Lisa Stevens**, design by **Tom Rogers**, lighting design by **Howard Hudson**, musical direction by **Andrew Hilton**, musical supervision, original Broadway orchestrations by **Bruce Coughlin**, original arrangements by **Stephen Oremus** and **Alex Lacamoire**, reductions and extra arrangements by **Mark Crossland**, sound design by **Poti Martin**, and video design by **Nina Dunn**. The musical is directed by **Jeff Calhoun**. ## *9 to 5* West End musical tickets available from £24 and up! Dolly Parton's production of *9 to 5* is currently **booking until 23 May 2020**. Don't miss this critically acclaimed production in London's West End! **Book your tickets for *9 to 5* sharpish** to **secure the best seats at the Savoy Theatre** and avoid disappointment.
🎟️ [**Book *9 to 5* tickets for the London Savoy Theatre run from £24 and up**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/3321/9-to-5-the-musical-tickets.aspx).

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Ephram is a jack of all trades and enjoys attending theatre, classical music concerts and the opera.