Dolly Parton Heading to Broadway With Musical Based on Her Life

Dolly Parton is Broadway-bound with her autobiographical musical, Hello, I’m Dolly. The show, inspired by her life and career, will debut in New York in 2026, and takes its title from the name of Parton’s first 1967 studio album.

The musical will feature a score by Parton “that will include some of her biggest hits as well as new songs she has written especially for the musical,” according to a press announcement Thursday, and a book by Parton and Maria S. Schlatter. Parton will not appear in the show herself, a spokesperson told The Daily Beast.

In a statement, Parton said, “Hello, I’m Dolly, and I lived my whole life to see this show on stage. 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!”

Read more at The Daily Beast.