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Dolly Parton Broadway Musical To Open On Country Icon’s 81st Birthday; Venue Announced

A new autobiographical musical, 'Dolly: A True Original Musical,' is set to debut on Broadway in 2027 to coincide with Dolly Parton’s 81st birthday.

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An autobiographical stage production titled 'Dolly: A True Original Musical' has been announced for a Broadway run. The production is scheduled to open in 2027, with previews beginning this December. The show is described by the performer as a dream come true.

Coverage from outlets including The New York Times, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Deadline emphasizes the production timeline and the venue announcement. Many reports mention the show’s debut alongside news of the performer’s ongoing health challenges. WKRN News 2 and CBS News are among the sources highlighting the opening night's connection to Parton's 81st birthday.

Attention now shifts to the ticket release process, with pre-sales beginning shortly following the announcement. Coverage does not yet specify the exact theater venue name, though the location has been established. Audiences are monitoring the transition from the pre-sale phase to the scheduled winter previews.

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Questions people are asking

When will the musical premiere?

The musical is set to open in 2027 on Dolly Parton's 81st birthday, with previews starting in December 2026.

What is the name of the show?

The production is titled 'Dolly: A True Original Musical'.

Can tickets be purchased now?

Coverage indicates that ticket pre-sales were set to begin on July 8, 2026.

The reporting (28)

DOLLY: A True Original Musical Comes to Broadway This Winter Dolly Parton | Official Website · 44d ago
Dolly Parton musical sets Broadway opening on singer's birthday New York Theatre Guide · 44d ago
Dolly Parton’s ‘dream come true’ Broadway musical to open WKRN News 2 · 44d ago
Dolly Parton Announces Broadway Musical Despite Ongoing Health Challenges Yahoo · 44d ago
Dolly Parton Broadway Musical Announces Opening Yahoo · 45d ago
Dolly Parton musical to open on Broadway in time for her 81st birthday Yahoo · 45d ago
Dolly Parton's musical to make Broadway debut on her 81st birthday Yahoo · 45d ago
Dolly Parton returns to Broadway as Nashville's latest crossover star Yahoo · 45d ago
Dolly Parton Announces Broadway Musical Despite Ongoing Health Challenges Yahoo · 45d ago
Dolly Parton Musical Set For Broadway This Winter The Hollywood Reporter · 45d ago
Iconic Dolly Parton Musical Set for 2027 Broadway Debut The Daily Beast · 45d ago
Dolly Parton’s Broadway Musical Tickets Go on Sale Tomorrow—Here’s How To Get Yours Yahoo · 45d ago
Dolly Parton makes surprise career announcement after delivering ‘bad’ health update Page Six · 45d ago
Dolly Parton’s ‘Dolly: A True Original Musical’ Sets Broadway Run, With Previews Beginning in December Variety · 45d ago
Dolly Parton reveals Broadway dates for autobiographical musical Axios · 45d ago
Dolly Parton's original biomusical is coming to Broadway this winter Time Out Worldwide · 45d ago
Dolly Parton's Broadway musical sets 2027 opening date. What we know USA Today · 45d ago
Dolly Parton Musical Heads to Broadway in December The New York Times · 45d ago
Ticket pre-sale to begin for Dolly Parton musical Yahoo · 45d ago
Dolly Parton musical set for Broadway this winter: ‘a dream come true’ The Guardian · 45d ago
Dolly Parton musical coming to Broadway with opening night on her birthday CBS News · 45d ago
Dolly Parton musical featuring her life, songs coming to Broadway Yahoo · 45d ago
'A dream come true' | Dolly Parton announces pre-sale to see her new musical on Broadway Yahoo · 45d ago
DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL is Coming to Broadway in December BroadwayWorld · 45d ago
Dolly: A True Original Musical Will Come to Broadway This Winter Broadway Shows · 45d ago
Dolly Parton’s ‘A True Original Musical’ Headed to Broadway: ‘I Mean True in Every Sense of the Word’ Yahoo · 45d ago
Dolly Musical Will Open on Broadway in 2027 Playbill · 45d ago
Dolly Parton Broadway Musical To Open On Country Icon’s 81st Birthday; Venue Announced Deadline · 45d ago

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