Dolly heads to the Great White Way

Opening night will take be on Parton's 81st birthday: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2027.

"DOLLY: A True Original Musical" features music by Parton that includes some of her hits as well as new songs she has written especially for the musical, a book by Parton and two-time Emmy Award winner Maria S. Schlatter, and is directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher. A press release announcing the show did not mention any performers.

"DOLLY: A True Original Musical" had its world premiere last summer in Nashville.

Parton said, "My whole life has been a musical. A grand ole opera really! We have a wonderful director, sets, costumes, choreography, music and all the things you need to make a wonderful, entertaining show. Can't wait to see you there."

Sherr 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."

Parton is bringing the musical to the Great White Way with producers Danny Nozell and Adam Speers for ATG Productions and Gavin Kalin Productions.

Tickets go on pre-sale starting tomorrow at 10 a.m. eastern time at dollymusical.com.

Preview performances, which will be available for public purchase, will commence Monday, Dec. 7. The new musical will play New York's St. James Theatre.

The music team for the production includes two-time Tony Award winner and two-time Grammy winner Stephen Oremus (music supervisor), Charity Wicks (music director), Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee John Clancy (orchestrations) and Kent Wells (musical consultant). The music team is completed by Richard Dennison (vocal arrangements and music arrangements) and Gregg Perry (music arrangements and vocal arrangements) who are longtime collaborators with Parton and collectively have almost a century of experience creating music with her.

The creative team includes Emmy Award winner Mandy Moore (choreography), Tony Award winner Derek McLane (scenic design), Tony Award nominee Jennifer Moeller (costume design), Tony Award winner Donald Holder (lighting design), Tony Award winner Peter Hylenski (sound design), Olivier Award nominee Nathan Amzi and Olivier Award nominee Joe Ransom (video design), Robert Pickens (hair design), Studio Pickens (makeup design), Michael J. Passaro (production stage manager) and Jim Carnahan and Carrie Gardner (casting directors).