Coal Miner's Daughter is in Development

Coal Miner's Daughter Summary

  • Show Status: In Development
  • Genre: Musical
  • Coal Miner's Daughter is 2 hours 40 minutes long, including an intermission of 15 minutes
  • 8 Shows per week
  • Show Closes: Open ended

Lorretta Lynn's Bestselling Autobiography-Turned-Hit-Movie Chronicles Her Journey From Her Humble Beginnings In Rural Kentucky To Becoming a Country Music Legend.

What's Coal Miner's Daughter Like?

The musical chronicles Lynn's journey from her humble beginnings in rural Kentucky to becoming a country music legend, featuring songs from her illustrious career and sharing stories beyond those depicted in the 1980 film adaptation.

Is Coal Miner's Daughter Good for Kids?

Coal Miner’s Daughter on Broadway will likely be suitable for older kids and teenagers, but it may not be ideal for very young children.

Considerations for Kids

  • Themes: The story follows Loretta Lynn’s life, including her humble beginnings, early marriage, struggles in the music industry, and personal hardships. While inspiring, it may touch on adult themes like poverty, relationships, and the challenges of fame.
  • Language & Content: The original movie was rated PG, so the musical may follow a similar tone—mostly family-friendly but with some mature moments.
  • Music & Engagement: If your child enjoys country music and biographical stories, they might love it. If they prefer fast-paced, comedic musicals, this might feel slower.

Best for Ages:

  • Likely 10+ for mature kids who can appreciate the story’s depth and themes.
  • Teens and adults will likely get the most out of it.

If you're considering taking kids, it might be best to wait for official content advisories once more details about the production are announced.

Coal Miner's Daughter on Broadway Background

Lynn's daughter, Patsy Lynn, and longtime advisor Nancy Russell are serving as consulting producers. 

The Lynn family has expressed gratitude for the team's commitment to preserving Loretta's legacy, noting that Lynn herself was passionate about the project and approved of Sutton Foster's portrayal before her passing in 2022.

Cast Members

Loretta Lynn
Sutton Foster

Producers

Patsy Lynn

Nancy Russell

Kristin Caskey,

Mike Isaacson

Bee Carrozzini

ATG Entertainment

Production Credits

Director
Sam Gold

Creative Team

Original Book
Loretta Lynn
Original Book
George Vecsey