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

Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster will star in a stage version of Loretta Lynn's "Coal Miner's Daughter," currently in development. What to know.

Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster, plus director, music producer Sam Gold, Jeanine Tesori are taking Loretta Lynn's life story to Broadway.

First it was an album in 1971, then an autobiography in 1976 and later a feature film in 1980. Now the story of country music icon and Eastern Kentucky-born singer Loretta Lynn will be celebrated in the form of a new Broadway musical.

Broadway favorite Sutton Foster will portray country music icon Loretta Lynn in the upcoming stage adaptation of 'Coal Miner's Daughter.'

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.

Country legend Loretta Lynn's life story is coming to the stage. What's happening: Producers this week announced a new musical based on Lynn's autobiography "Coal Miner's Daughter" starring Broadway powerhouse Sutton Foster.