Dolly Parton plans for a musical on her life using her songs to land on Broadway in 2026
Summary
Dolly Parton is creating a new Broadway musical about her life, using both new songs and some of her well-known hits. The show, called "Hello, I'm Dolly," is planned to open in 2026 and will be co-written with Maria S. Schlatte.Key Facts
- Dolly Parton is developing a Broadway musical about her life and music, launching in 2026.
- The musical will include new original songs written by Parton as well as her classic hits.
- The show’s story is co-written with Maria S. Schlatte, who won an Emmy for a Netflix Christmas special.
- "Hello, I'm Dolly" is also the title of Parton’s debut album from 1967.
- Parton has won 11 Grammy Awards and has been nominated 52 times, making her one of the most honored women in Grammy history.
- She has 25 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country charts and three Top 10 hits on the overall Billboard Hot 100 list.
- Dolly Parton has previously had her music featured on Broadway, including the show "9 to 5."
- The musical will be produced by Dolly Parton along with producers from ATG Productions and CTK Enterprises.
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