Dolly Parton announced that her upcoming Broadway musical will premiere is set to premiere in Nashville, ahead of its 2026 Broadway run. The production reunites Parton and Maria Schlatter, who worked together on Netflix’s Christmas on the Square.
The 79-year-old Parton shared that her show, Dolly: An Original Musical, will begin previews July 18 at Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. The “rags to rhinestones story” of Parton’s life will officially open at the venue Aug. 8. The music icon wrote songs and co-wrote the book for the musical, which includes fan favorites and never-before-heard tracks.
Parton said in a press release: “I am Tennessee born and raised, and Nashville has been my musical home for over 60 years. So, this is the right and perfect place to present the world premiere of my life story as a musical.”
Tickets for Dolly: An Original Musical are on sale now at the link: HERE.
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