Dolly Parton Announces Broadway Musical: A True Original Musical
Dolly Parton has exciting news for her fans as she announces a new musical based on her life story that will be hitting Broadway this winter. The musical, titled Dolly: A True Original Musical, is set to open on Monday, December 7 at the St. James Theatre in New York, with an opening night celebration planned for Dolly's 81st birthday on January 19. Directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher, the production will feature a mix of Parton's classic hits and new songs written specifically for the musical, with a new book co-authored by Parton and two-time Emmy Award winner Maria S. Schlatter.
Prior to its Broadway debut, a version of the musical had a successful limited run at Belmont University's Fisher Center for the Performing Arts last summer. The collaboration with the university also included the Dolly U program, allowing students to gain hands-on experience working with the production team and earning course credit. Fans eager to catch the musical can purchase tickets online starting July 8 for fan pre-sale, with general sales opening on July 10.
Stay tuned for more updates on casting announcements and additional details about the musical in the coming weeks. Don't miss the chance to experience the incredible journey of Dolly Parton's life on stage in this highly anticipated production.