The cast of “Joyful Noise” gathered on the red carpet Monday night to celebrate the opening of its new movie musical. Jeremy Jordan, from left, Dolly Parton, Queen Latifah and Keke Palmer star in the new film about a small-town choir dealing with competing directors and budget cuts. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
Queen Latifah at the premiere. In the film, she plays Vi Rose Hill, a single mom who volunteers to take over the church choir after the director’s untimely death. (Robyn Beck / AFP / Getty Images)
Dolly Parton waves. In the film, she plays G.G. Sparrow, the director’s widow who believes she should lead the choir. (Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Images)
Keke Palmer at the premiere. In the movie, she is Vi’s daughter Olivia. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
Dexter Darden is all smiles at the premiere. In the film, he portrays Vi’s son Walter, who has Asperger syndrome. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
Jeremy Jordan behaves well at the premiere, but in the movie he constantly challenges authority as G.G.’s rebellious grandson. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
Writer and director Todd Graff. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
Angela Grovey at the premiere. In the movie, she plays Earla. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
From left, Noah, Cyrus, Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
“Mission Impossible’s” Paula Patton. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
Actress Vivica A. Fox. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
“House” actor Orlando Jones. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
“Desperate Housewives” actress Eva Longoria. (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)
