Prepare to hear a Coal Miner's Daughter in the form of a Broadway musical. Recently, reports revealed that Loretta Lynn's story is coming to the stage as director Sam Gold takes over to develop. The plans are to highlight her arc as one of the first women to cement herself as a country star. It takes Lynn from her stomping grounds in the coal fields of Kentucky to pioneer of country music.
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They base the story around Loretta's autobiography in 1976 and are working hard with the family and her team to try and tell her story correctly. Moreover, they already have their lead in place with Sutton Foster. Apparently, this had been brewing in the background for years, before Lynn even died. So much so, the country legend had already approved of Sutton's casting.
Loretta Lynn Musical Lands Its Lead for Stage Adaption
Loretta's family writes a statement, expressing immense gratitude in everyone trying to do right by the country legend's story.
"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," they say. "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 dynasty as an artist continues to live on in a myriad of different ways. Most notably, her granddaughter Emmy Russell continues her legacy after an impressive stint on American Idol. With a family that's careful about Loretta's depiction and a granddaughter who carries on her musical lineage, her legacy will live on for years to come.
