B'way Update: Coal Miner's Daughter

Sissy Spacek in Coal Miner's Daughter.

Coal Miner's Daughter, a new musical aimed for Broadway based on the life of country music legend Loretta Lynn, is currently in development. Tony winner Sutton Foster is slated to play Lynn. The production is in development under the direction of Tony Award-winner Sam Gold.  Music Production is by Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori.  Gold and Tesori last worked together on the Tony Award-winning musical Fun Home.

Inspired by the award-nominated 1980 film and autobiography by Loretta Lynn and George Vecsey, Coal Miner's Daughter chronicles Loretta’s rise from humble beginnings in rural Kentucky to country music legend. Sissy Spacek won an Oscar for starring in the film. The stage adaptation will include songs from Loretta’s career and share stories from Loretta’s life beyond the film’s ending. 

Loretta Lynn's manager, producer, and daughter, Patsy Lynn, and longtime adviser, Nancy Russell, will act as consulting producers.