Dolly's on the Broadway Clock with 9 to 5

Although there are no firm production dates yet, Dolly Parton is moving full speed ahead on the Broadway musical version of her hit 1980 film, 9 to 5.

The legendary country singer and gay icon is already hard at work writing songs for the show about three women struggling in an oppressive workplace, in which female employees make up most of the staff but don't get to make the rules.

Early readings steered by Wicked director Joe Mantello featured Allison Janney and Bebe Neuwirth in key roles, and Parton has told the press that she hopes to have the show ready for a Los Angeles workshop version in 2008 with an eye toward a 2009 Broadway opening.

Can it be less than a smash with Dolly involved?