A musical about Dolly Parton‘s life is coming to Broadway at the end of the year and the official opening night celebration will take place on the singer’s 81st birthday.
The Grammy winner just announced that Dolly: A True Original Musical will play the St. James Theatre on Broadway.
Preview performances will begin on Monday, December 7 ahead of the official opening night celebration on Tuesday, January 19, 2027, which happens to be Dolly‘s birthday.
Dolly said in a statement, “My whole life has been a musical. A grand ole opera really and I can’t wait to present it to you on Broadway. I hope you enjoy watching as much as I’ve enjoyed livin’ it.”
The musical tells the story of Dolly‘s life, using her iconic songs, as well as some new ones that she wrote for the show. Tony winner Bartlett Sher directs with a book by Dolly and Emmy winner Maria S. Schlatter.
Sher said, “During our world premiere in Nashville, I was overwhelmed by the deep connection audiences have with Dolly. You mention her name and people light up and share a time that she has inspired them and brought them joy. But despite all of that genuine love, Dolly has never really shared her story before. She’s offered glimpses and peeks, but this musical allows her to reveal the unfiltered story in her own words. As we prepare to come to Broadway, we’re thrilled to show that rhinestones were never her whole story.”
Casting has not yet been announced for the Broadway run, but the pre-Broadway production in Nashville featured three actresses playing Dolly at different points of her life: Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis, and newcomer Quinn Titcomb.
Tickets go on sale this week!
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