The story of Dolly Parton's life and musical legacy is set to be told on Broadway in 2026, the country music superstar announced Thursday.
Parton, 78, revealed the story she's been working on for years is now officially heading to the Great White Way, and the show will be titled, "Hello, I'm Dolly," after her 1967 debut album of the same name.
"Hello, I'm Dolly! I've been writing my life story as a Broadway musical for several years and I'm proud to announce we are finally developing 'Hello, I'm Dolly - An Original Musical' for the Broadway stage," Parton wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
According to a press release, the show is set to premiere in 2026, with new material alongside fan favorites.
"Hello, I'm Dolly, and I lived my whole life to see this show on stage," Parton said in the release. "I've written many original songs for the show and included all your favorites in it as well. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll clap, you'll stomp, it truly is a Grand Ol' Opera. Pun and fun intended. Don't miss it!"
The show is being produced by Parton and Adam Speers for ATG Production will be Danny Nozell for CTK Enterprises.
"I first had the pleasure of working with Dolly Parton in 2019 when she trusted us to develop a new version of her musical 9 to 5 for London's West End," Speers said in a statement. "I had always heard she wanted to do a musical based on her life, so when she asked if I would be interested in producing it, I was bowled over. As the world knows, Dolly is a magical blend of talent, hard work, intelligence, charm, wit, and a gigantically big heart. I'm thrilled we're going to bring her inspiring story to Broadway."
No casting details have yet been announced, and it's unclear whether the 11-time Grammy winner will appear in the show.
--with reporting by TMX
