{"id":289065,"date":"2026-07-07T13:03:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T13:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/289065\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T13:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T13:03:08","slug":"dolly-musical-will-open-on-broadway-in-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/289065\/","title":{"rendered":"Dolly Musical Will Open on Broadway in 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dust off your coat of many colors, because the\u00a0Dolly Parton<\/a> biomusical\u00a0Dolly:\u00a0A True Original Musical is officially coming to Broadway. Performances will begin December 7 at the St. James Theatre, currently home to\u00a0Titan\u00edque.\u00a0Dolly\u00a0will mark Parton’s 81st birthday by holding its Broadway opening the same night, January 19, 2027.<\/p>\n

Tickets will go on sale for Dolly fans and eligible Capital One cardholders beginning July 8 at 10 AM ET at DollyMusical.com<\/a>. General sales will follow July 10 at 10 AM ET.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy whole life has been a musical. A grand ole opera really and I can\u2019t wait to present it to you on Broadway,” says Parton in a statement. “I hope you enjoy watching as much as I\u2019ve enjoyed livin\u2019 it.\u201d<\/p>\n

What we don’t yet know is who will be starring. All casting\u2014by Jim Carnahan<\/a> and Carrie Gardner<\/a>\u2014is to be announced. The musical’s world premiere in Nashville last year split the role into three, each tackling a different era of the 11-time Grammy winner’s life. Tony winner Bartlett Sher<\/a> will direct the Broadway bow after helming the world premiere. The musical features a book by Parton and Maria S. Schlatter, to a soundtrack of some of Parton’s greatest hits and completely new tunes.<\/p>\n

Dolly is Parton’s second musical theatre outing, after penning the original score to 2009’s 9 to 5<\/a>. The musical was based on the film of the same name, which co-stars Parton and featured her chart-topping hit title song (which also appears in the musical version).<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring 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,” says Sher. “But despite all of that genuine love, Dolly has never really shared her story before. She\u2019s 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\u2019re thrilled to show that rhinestones were never her whole story.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cHaving worked with Dolly on both the new version of 9 to 5 in the West End and on Dolly, I can say without hesitation that being in her orbit changes how you think about what one person can give to the world. What defines her is not only extraordinary talent, but a lifetime of conscious choices\u2014to lead with kindness, to contribute meaningfully, and to give back in ways that have endured, all with inimitable style and great humor,” adds Adam Speers<\/a> of ATG Productions. “After everything we learned during our world premiere in Nashville, we\u2019re shaping the show and deepening the storytelling so that the Broadway production fully captures the spirit of this amazing woman. To be opening the show on Dolly\u2019s 81st\u00a0birthday is not only a celebration of a milestone, but of a life shaped by generosity, courage, and purpose that, in this moment, feels not only uplifting and inspiring, but essential.\u201d<\/p>\n

Parton has assembled much of her longtime music team for bringing her story to Broadway,\u00a0including Richard Dennison, Parton’s background vocal arranger since 1975; and former band leader Gregg Perry, both as vocal and music arrangers. Stephen Oremus<\/a> is newly serving as music supervisor, with Charity Wicks<\/a> as music director. Orchestrations will be by John Clancy<\/a>, with Kent Wells serving as a music consultant.<\/p>\n

The production will also feature choreography by Mandy Moore, scenic design by Derek McLane<\/a>, costume design by Jennifer Moeller<\/a>, lighting design by Donald Holder<\/a>, sound design by Peter Hylenski<\/a>, video design by Nathan Amzi<\/a> and Joe Ransom<\/a>, hair design by Robert Pickens<\/a>, and makeup design by Studio Pickens. Michael J. Passaro will serve as production stage manager.<\/p>\n

Parton, Danny Nozell, Adam Speers for ATG Productions, and Gavin Kalin Productions<\/a> are producing. 101 Productions, Ltd. will serve as general managers.<\/p>\n

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