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Dolly Parton Musical Set For Broadway This Winter

The Hollywood Reporter

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July 7, 2026

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The biomusical, with a book and songs by Parton, will play at the St. James Theatre starting in December.

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Variety

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· Jul 7, 2026

Dolly Parton’s ‘Dolly: A True Original Musical’ Sets Broadway Run, With Previews Beginning in December

Broadway will be saying “Hello, Dolly” before the end of the year, as the musical telling the life story of country-pop superstar Dolly Parton is set to begin previews at the St. James Theatre on Dec. 7, to be followed by an official opening night on her 81st birthday, Jan. 19, 2027. “Dolly: A True []

UPI

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· Jul 7, 2026

Dolly Parton stage musical to open in NYC in December

Dolly Parton stage musical to open in NYC in December

MovieGuide

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· Jul 9, 2026

Dolly Parton’s Broadway Musical Will Launch on Star’s 81st Birthday

Dolly Parton is getting a Broadway musical for her birthday. Dolly: A True Original Musical will debut with new music and Parton’s...

DNyuz

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· Jul 7, 2026

Dolly Parton Musical Sets Broadway Opening for Singer’s 81st Birthday

Dolly Parton is bringing her life story to Broadway this winter, with “Dolly: A True Original Musical” set to open Jan. 19, 2027 — the country icon’s 81st birthday. The show will begin preview performances Dec. 7 at the St. James Theatre in New York. Tickets go on sale to the general public July 10 []

Smithsonian Magazine

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· Jul 9, 2026

Country Music Legend Dolly Parton's Autobiographical Musical Exploring Her Journey From East Tennessee Will Hit Broadway This Winter

Dolly: A True Original Musical premiered last year in Nashville in Parton's home state

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 22, 2026

Billy Crystal Roasts Trump’s UFC Match, L.A. Mayoral Race at Hollywood Bowl Opening Night

Halle Bailey, Darren Criss, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Lea Salonga were among the performers for the Broadway-themed event that kicked off the venue's summer calendar.

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Related coverage for "Dolly Parton Musical Set For Broadway This Winter": Variety — Dolly Parton’s ‘Dolly: A True Original Musical’ Sets Broadway Run, With Previews Beginning in December. UPI — Dolly Parton stage musical to open in NYC in December. MovieGuide — Dolly Parton’s Broadway Musical Will Launch on Star’s 81st Birthday. DNyuz — Dolly Parton Musical Sets Broadway Opening for Singer’s 81st Birthday. Smithsonian Magazine — Country Music Legend Dolly Parton's Autobiographical Musical Exploring Her Journey From East Tennessee Will Hit Broadway This Winter. The Hollywood Reporter — Billy Crystal Roasts Trump’s UFC Match, L.A. Mayoral Race at Hollywood Bowl Opening Night