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Dolly Parton Announces Broadway Musical Opening on 81st Birthday
Dolly Parton announced July 7 that 'DOLLY: A True Original Musical' will open January 19, 2027. Pre-sale tickets go on sale the next day at the St. James Theatre.
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Dolly Parton announced July 7 that her autobiographical musical 'DOLLY: A True Original Musical' will open on Broadway in winter 2027. Pre-sale tickets become available July 8. The production opens January 19, 2027, which is Parton’s 81st birthday, and will play exclusively at the St.
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James Theatre in New York. It is directed by Tony Award-winner Bartlett Sher and co-written by Emmy Award-winner Maria S. Schlatter. Parton said the show draws from her life rather than surface glamour.
“Now this isn’t about a story, about sparkle and shine on the outside,” she stated. ” The musical includes several of her well-known songs along with new material written for the production. ” Director Bartlett Sher said the work gives Parton space to present her story without prior filters.
“Dolly has never really shared her story before,” Sher stated. ” Parton added in a statement that the project fulfills a long-held ambition. “My whole life has been a musical,” she said. ” @DailyCaller reported that Parton’s social media posts drew enthusiastic responses from fans worldwide.