Currently in development, the musical adaptation will be directed by Sam Gold, with music production by Jeanine Tesori, the duo behind 'Fun Home.'

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.

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 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,

Loretta Lynn's legacy continues with a musical adaptation of "Coal Miner's Daughter," featuring Sutton Foster as the country music icon.

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.

A new stage musical, "Coal Miner’s Daughter," is currently in production.