Dolly: A True Original Musical
Dolly: A True Original Musical is a stage musical based on the life and career of American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. In addition to Parton's music and lyrics, she co-wrote the book and collaborated as a producer.
Premise
Parton's autobiography offers a "rags-to-riches story from her barefoot beginnings in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee to performing in platform heels under the bright lights of Hollywood." The musical features Parton's hit songs as well as new songs.Development
The first table read for an untitled musical based on Dolly Parton's life took place in 2023, with Carrie St. Louis reading for the music superstar.Parton announced plans for the new musical in June 2024, initially titled Hello, I'm Dolly.
Producers subsequently announced an open casting call for Dolly: An Original Musical, prompting thousands of submissions on social media. Two actors from the search were cast in the 2025 Nashville production.
A Broadway run of the show is planned for 2026.