Get Dolly: An Original Musical tickets on New York Theatre Guide to see, and hear, Dolly Parton’s amazing story like you’ve never experienced it before. Dolly: An Original Musical is a biomusical and jukebox musical bringing to life favorite songs by the 11-time Grammy Award winner as new songs she has written especially for this premiere. Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher (South Pacific) directs this new musical, with music and lyrics by Parton and a witty and moving book by Parton and Maria S. Schlatter.
If you love Dollywood, experience Dolly: An Original Musical on Broadway. The pop and country singer of “9 to 5,” “Jolene,” and “Hard Candy Christmas” is also no stranger to the Great White Way: she’s a a Tony nominee for her score for 9 to 5: The Musical, the musical-theater adaptation of the 1980 film in which she starred.
“I lived my whole life to see this show on stage,” Parton said in a statement. “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 eyeing a 2026 Broadway bow and casting and design teams are still to be announced. Currently, a search for Dolly is underway to find the musical’s star. As Parton herself said, “You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try.”
Parton, Adam Speers for ATG Productions, and Danny Nozell for CTK Enterprises produce this musical. “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,” Speers said in a statement.
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January 1st, 2026
By: Dolly Parton and Maria S. Schlatter
Songs by: Dolly Parton
Director: Bartlett Sher
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Dolly: An Original Musical follows the life of a true music icon: Dolly Parton. Tracing her rise to fame, this jukebox musical gives personal insights into Parton’s career and life while introducing new songs written specifically for this Broadway premiere.
Audiences can expect to hear fan-favorite songs woven into this new musical, but Dolly Parton is also contributing new songs to the score that she can't wait to share fort he stage.
Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher, known for his lush Lincoln Center productions and revivals of beloved musicals, stages this new show.
Dolly Parton herself wrote the music and lyrics, and she also teams up with Maria S. Schlatter to write the book.
Audiences new and old can be introduced to Dolly's legendary career in this show. Audiences must be four and over to see Broadway shows.
This is a new musical without reviews yet but seeing as it centers the life of one of America's most famous singers and features a score from her 11-time Grammy-winning catalogue, audiences are very excited to see this show on stage.
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