Dolly Parton Tells All in New Broadway Musical

Discover the dates, songs, and unfiltered story behind Dolly Parton’s highly anticipated new Broadway musical.

A Dream Come True

She has charmed millions with her powerful voice, towering bouffant hairstyle, and larger-than-life personality.

Now, the legendary country music star is set to recreate her life story on the world’s grandest stage, as the highly anticipated Dolly Parton Broadway musical prepares to open.

The “Jolene” singer sent out a video message to her legions of fans, saying the much-awaited production was a “dream come true” that will offer a “wonderful look” at her life, in a teary note.

The Big Broadway Leap

A True Original Musical, the name of the Dolly Parton Broadway production, is set to begin previews at the St James Theatre on December 7.

Fans have been waiting eagerly for the start of the play as the production has been months in the making.

Making the jump to Broadway is a huge deal for Dolly Parton, who is heavily involved in all aspects of the show’s production. The “Coat of Many Colors” hitmaker is also capitalizing on yet another big birthday bash with the show’s debut.

A Monumental Birthday Celebration

As mentioned, the “Big Ole Opera” is set to make its debut on January 19 at the St James Theatre. That date is also extra special for the country music queen as it happens to be her 81st birthday.

It’s the perfect chance for a well-deserved celebration for the legend who has ruled over the music industry for more than five decades.

She has faced her share of ups and downs during her long and storied career but has always bounced back with an indomitable spirit, making her birthday the most fitting time to mark such a big milestone in her life.

Nothing could be a more fitting birthday present for the music icon than introducing a Dolly Parton Broadway musical.

Beyond the Rhinestones

The production has been made with a primary aim to unveil the genuine Dolly Parton to the audiences, as the country music queen herself has desired.

As director Bartlett Sher put it, the Dolly Parton Broadway production is finally going to let the world see the real Dolly Parton, as the public has only seen her in a certain light.

According to Sher, despite her massive worldwide acclaim, most people still do not know the real Dolly Parton, and the musical is going to change all that.

The production is all about lifting the rhinestones and showing the other side of the country music icon, as he explained. The rhinestones were hardly there for the show’s Nashville cast.

The Soundtrack of a Lifetime

The Dolly Parton Broadway musical has a truly fabulous and spectacular music track, featuring a mix of the classic hits as well as the fresh and new numbers.

All the legendary songs, including “9 to 5”, “I Will Always Love You”, and “Coat of Many Colors”, will have a big place in the production, which will keep all the fans engaged and singing along.

Meanwhile, the real treat for the Dolly Parton lovers is that they will also be able to enjoy some of the exclusive new songs performed specially for the Broadway production, which were written by the queen herself.

A Grand Ole Opera

The country music legend also worked on the book for the Broadway-bound production, which she co-wrote with Maria Schlatter. Parton described the overall feel and theme of the production as being like a grand ole opera.

The Dolly Parton Broadway production fans will have a great time on a fabulous show featuring beautiful sets and costumes, as well as exquisite choreography, as Parton herself stated recently. It is safe to say that the legendary music icon has not lost her knack for entertaining audiences.

The Nashville Roots

The spectacular Dolly Parton Broadway musical’s debut in New York City is not the first time the production has been staged, as it has been enjoying tremendous success in Dolly Parton’s hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, throughout the summer.

The cast and crew have been working tirelessly to ensure that every single production is a spectacular and memorable experience for the audience members.

They have been using the sold-out Nashville run to enhance and fine-tune every single detail for audiences in New York, who were waiting patiently for the show to make its long-awaited debut on the Great White Way.

The Unfiltered Truth

Dolly Parton’s own life story serves as the basis for this spectacular production, which provides an intimate and heart-to-heart look into the life and career of the legendary music icon. Everything started with little Dolly Parton, living in poverty in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee.

From there, the show follows her amazing journey from virtual obscurity to international fame and fortune. It delves into the pages of her past, highlighting the triumphs and the tragedies, as well as the lovers and loss that shaped her into the formidable personality that she is today.

It is nothing less than a real-life “rags to riches” story, told in Dolly Parton’s own words.

The Ultimate Fan Experience

With the production details sorted out and the location secured, the long-awaited debut of the Dolly Parton Broadway musical is now set to begin.

For the fans, who have supported her throughout her legendary journey, from the very beginning to her present-day stardom, this is truly the ultimate fan experience.