Dolly Parton is headed to Broadway. Of course, the country icon has won countless awards, scored chart-topping hits, and has done everything and more she could’ve ever hoped or dreamed to accomplish, and her career is nothing short of extraordinary. She is still topping the charts well into her sixth decade of success, and has sold over 100 million albums worldwide, in addition to being an inductee in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame. And now her, life story will be featured as a major production on Broadway in New York City, as DOLLY: A True Original Musical, is set to debut this winter. They already did an early run in Nashville last summer to test it, and it sounds like they’ve ironed out all of the kinks, so to speak, and are ready to hit the Broadway stage: View this post on Instagram Dolly produced it alongside Danny Nozell, Adam Speers for ATG Productions, and Gavin Kalin Productions, and she says her “whole life has been a musical,” which made putting together this production an easy fit: “My whole life has been a musical. A grand ole opera really! We have a wonderful director, sets, costumes, choreography, music and all the things you need to make a wonderful, entertaining show! Can’t wait to see you there!” Preview performances will start on Monday, December 7th, and the show’s opening night will take place on Parton’s 81st birthday on Tuesday, January 19th of 2027. The new musical will only play New York’s St. James Theatre. The music of course features many of Dolly’ original hits, and a few new ones she wrote specifically for the musical. Director Bartlett Sher says he was “overwhelmed” during their world premiere in Nashville, and knows how special this will be for fans: “During our world premiere in Nashville, I was overwhelmed by the deep connection audiences have with Dolly. You mention her name and people light up and share a time that she has inspired them and brought them joy. But despite all of that genuine love, Dolly has never really shared her story before. She’s offered glimpses and peeks, but this musical allows her to reveal the unfiltered story in her own words. As we prepare to come to Broadway, we’re thrilled to show that rhinestones were never her whole story.” Dolly’s musical is told through her own words in songs, from the Smoky Mountains of east Tennessee to superstardom, and beloved hits like “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “9 to 5” will be part of the lineup. According to a press release, “the music team for the production includes two-time Tony Award winner and two-time Grammy® winner Stephen Oremus (music supervisor), Charity Wicks (music director), Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee John Clancy (orchestrations), and Kent Wells (musical consultant). The music team is completed by Richard Dennison (vocal arrangements and music arrangements) and Gregg Perry (music arrangements and vocal arrangements) who are longtime collaborators with Parton and collectively have almost a century of experience creating music with her.” In addition, “the creative team for DOLLY: A True Original Musical includes Emmy Award® winner Mandy Moore (choreography), Tony Award winner Derek McLane (scenic design), Tony Award nominee Jennifer Moeller (costume design), Tony Award winner Donald Holder (lighting design), Tony Award winner Peter Hylenski (sound design), Olivier Award nominee Nathan Amzi and Olivier Award nominee Joe Ransom (video design), Robert Pickens (hair design), Studio Pickens (makeup design), Michael J. Passaro (production stage manager), and Jim Carnahan and Carrie Gardner (casting directors).” Presale tickets go on sale tomorrow, July 8th, and this marks the first major Broadway production about a country star in many years, and if you’re in New York City this winter, it certainly will be one to check out.The post Dolly Parton Announces Debut Date For Broadway Musical first appeared on Whiskey Riff.