Dolly Parton Musical Still Planned for Broadway This Winter “As Was Dolly’s Wish”
Parton was a producer and co-writer on 'Dolly: A True Original Musical,' which features her well-known songs as well as new numbers written for the project.
Dolly Parton's autobiographical Broadway musical, Dolly: A True Original Musical, will proceed as planned despite her recent death at 80. According to TheWrap, the production will begin previews on December 7 at the St. James Theatre in New York City, with an opening set for January 19, 2027, which would have been her 81st birthday.
The musical features Parton's well-known songs, including "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You," alongside new numbers written specifically for the project. Parton co-wrote the show's book with Maria S. Schlatter, and the production is directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher, with choreography by Mandy Moore.
The musical had its world premiere last summer at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University in Nashville, where it became the most successful production in the venue's history. According to Deadline and TheWrap, Parton's wish was for the Broadway production to go ahead as planned.
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