Loretta Lynn's story will be featured in a new musical called Coal Miner's Daughter. According to Broadway World, the show is in production and will star Broadway actor Sutton Foster in the role of Loretta Lynn. Prior to her death in October 2022, Loretta had a chance to weigh in on the musical's first phases, including Sutton Foster's portrayal of her. "Mom just absolutely fell in love with her," Patsy Lynn said in a statement. "And thought she was just the right person to play her onstage." The Coal Miner's Daughter musical has been in the works for more than a decade. Loretta first announced it during a performance at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. At that time, Zooey Deschanel had been cast in the lead role. There's no word yet on a premiere date for the musical, which is inspired by the Coal Miner's Daughter film, but also continues Loretta's story beyond its 1980 release.