Dolly Parton's Musical to Premiere on Her 81St Birthday in NYC
WHO:
NY Post - Dolly Parton made a surprise career announcement regarding her musical.
Variety - Dolly Parton is the country-pop superstar featured in the musical.
Deadline - Producers Danny Nozell and Adam are involved in the production.
WHAT:
NY Post - The musical "Dolly: A True Original Musical" will head to Broadway in New York City this December.
Variety - The musical is titled "Dolly: A True Original Musical."
Rolling Stone Music - The musical will feature new music and classic hits by Dolly Parton.
WHERE:
Deadline - The musical will be performed at Broadway's St. James Theatre.
Deadline - The musical will be performed at the St. James Theatre on Broadway.
WHEN:
Deadline - Previews for the musical will begin on December 7, 2026.
Variety - Previews for the musical will begin on December 7, 2026.
Variety - The official opening night of the musical is set for January 19, 2027, which is Dolly Parton's 81st birthday.
WHY:
Variety - The musical aims to tell the life story of Dolly Parton.
HOW:
Deadline - The production will include a combination of new music and classic hits from Dolly Parton.
(UPDATED July 8, 2026 02:52 UTC)
Dolly Parton has made an exciting surprise announcement about her upcoming musical. Titled "Dolly: A True Original Musical," it is set to hit Broadway at the St. James Theatre in New York City this December. Previews for the show will kick off on December 7, 2026.
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(UPDATED July 7, 2026 15:54 UTC)
Dolly Parton, the beloved country-pop superstar, will be the star of a new musical titled "Dolly: A True Original Musical," which aims to tell her life story. This exciting production, featuring a mix of new music and classic hits, is being produced by Danny Nozell and Adam and will take place at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Previews are set to begin on December 7, 2026, with the official opening night scheduled for January 19, 2027, coinciding with Dolly's 81st birthday.