Starring Sutton Foster
Music Production By Jeanine Tesori
Direction By Sam Gold
A new stage musical will feature the life story and award-winning music of our beloved Loretta Lynn. Coal Miner’s Daughter is currently in development and will star Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster.
Coal Miner’s Daughter will be directed by Tony Award-winner Sam Gold with music production by Tony-Award winner Jeaning Tesori. Loretta Lynn’s manager, producer and daughter, Patsy Lynn, along with longtime adviser Nancy Russell, will act as consulting producers.
Inspired by the award-nominated 1980 film and autobiography by Loretta Lynn and George Vecsey, Coal Miner’s Daughter tells the story of Loretta’s rise from humble beginnings in rural Kentucky to country music legend, featuring songs from Loretta’s career. In addition, the musical stage adaptation will share stories from Loretta’s life beyond the film’s ending.
As one of country music’s most iconic figures, Loretta Lynn’s career spanned over six decades. Known for her powerful storytelling and unapologetically honest lyrics, she sold over 45 million records worldwide and earned numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards, CMA awards and a Presidential Medal of Freedom. Loretta’s legacy includes her impact on both music and culture, highlighted by timeless hits like “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” You Ain’t Woman Enough,” and “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin.”
"We are so grateful to see that our mother's life story and music will continue to touch the hearts of audiences and remain an important statement of the American dream,” said the family of Loretta Lynn. “As one of the last creative projects our mom was so passionate about, we are thankful that she had the opportunity to experience the initial stages of Sutton's sincere portrayal of Loretta. Mom absolutely fell in love with her and thought she was just the right person to play her onstage. The family is moved by this incredible team's commitment to her legacy."
Loretta Lynn’s iconic life story has captivated audiences for decades and will soon do the same on the musical theater stage.
