Dolly | |
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A True Original Musical | |
Music | Dolly Parton |
Lyrics | Dolly Parton |
Book | Dolly Parton Maria S. Schlatter |
Premiere | July 2025: Belmont University, Nashville |
Productions | 2025 Nashville |
Dolly: A True Original Musical is a stage musical based on the life and career of American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. In addition to Parton's music and lyrics, she co-wrote the book and collaborated as a producer.
Parton's autobiography offers a "rags-to-riches story from her barefoot beginnings in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee to performing in platform heels under the bright lights of Hollywood." [1] The musical will feature Parton's hit songs as well as new songs. [2]
The first table read for an untitled musical based on Dolly Parton's life took place in 2023, with Carrie St. Louis reading for the music superstar. [3] [4]
In June 2024, Parton announced a new musical, titled at the time Hello, I'm Dolly. [5]
In late 2024, producers announced an open casting call, prompting thousands of submissions on social media. [6] [7] [8] Two actors from that search were cast in the 2025 production in Nashville. [8]
The musical premiered in July 2025 at the Belmont University Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville, Tennessee. [9] [10] Tony winner Bartlett Sher directed the production. [1] Carrie St. Louis, Katie Rose Clarke, and Quinn Titcomb will all portray Parton at various stages of her life. [1] [2]