The musical will be directed by Sam Gold and feature music production by Jeanine Tesori. A musical about country music star Loretta Lynn’s life is under development with Sutton Foster attached as the star.

Loretta Lynn approved of Sutton Foster's casting in 'Coal Miner's Daughter' musical before she died at age 90 in 2022.

A Broadway production of the 1980 film “Coal Miner’s Daughter" is in the works with Sutton Foster playing Loretta Lynn in the upcoming musical. The story follows Lynn’s journey from a humble Kentucky upbringing to the peak of country music.

People close to Lynn are working on the musical: The singer's daughter Patsy Lynn, who has played a key role in her mother's musical career for decades, is a contributing producer. So is Nancy Russell, who was formerly Lynn's manager.

Coal Miner’s Daughter, Loretta Lynn’s bestselling autobiography-turned-smash-hit movie, is heading to Broadway, with two-time Tony Award winner Sutton Foster to play the role of the late, legendary country music icon.

Tony winners Sutton Foster, Sam Gold and Jeanine Tesori are bringing the singer's life and songs to BroadwaySutton Foster will soon be back on Broadway! The two-time Tony Award winner, 49, is set to play Loretta Lynn in Coal Miner's Daughter,

Sutton Foster is to play Loretta Lynn in the upcoming Coal Miner's Daughter musical. On Tuesday, producers announced that the Tony Award-winning actress will portray the country music icon in the project, which will be inspired by her signature 1970 song, Coal Miner's Daughter.