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

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.

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.

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,

Broadway favorite Sutton Foster will portray the late country music icon Loretta Lynn in the upcoming stage adaptation of “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” Sam Gold, the Tony-winning “Fun Home” director, is developing the musical about the life and times of Lynn,

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.

Tthe music and life story of beloved country music icon and legend  Loretta Lynn will be celebrated and depicted in a new stage musical, COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER, starring Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster.