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Broadway’s “Dolly: A True Original Musical” to Begin Previews Dec. 7 and Open Jan. 19, 2027, Following Dolly Parton’s Death

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Producers announced that the Broadway production of “Dolly: A True Original Musical,” which Dolly Parton co‑wrote and produced, will start previews on December 7 at New York’s St. James Theatre and open on January 19, 2027—what would have been her 81st birthday. The statement, issued after Parton’s death at age 80, cites her wish that the show move forward as planned. The musical will feature her classic songs alongside new numbers written for the stage.

Key points

  • Previews are scheduled to begin on December 7 at the St. James Theatre.
  • The official opening is set for January 19, 2027, coinciding with Parton’s 81st birthday.
  • Parton served as co‑writer and lead producer on the musical, which blends her well‑known hits with new songs.
  • The production will proceed despite Parton’s recent passing, honoring her expressed wish.

What sources agree on

  • The musical’s title is “Dolly: A True Original Musical.”
  • Previews are slated for December 7 at the St. James Theatre in New York City.
  • Opening night is planned for January 19, 2027, which would have been Parton’s 81st birthday.
  • Dolly Parton was a co‑writer and lead producer on the show.
  • The announcement follows Parton’s death at age 80.
  • Producers said the continuation aligns with Parton’s wish.

Still unclear

  • No material disagreement was identified in the supplied reports.
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  1. 01
    VarietyNorth America
    Original headline

    Dolly Parton’s Musical Will Still Open on Broadway ‘As Was Dolly’s Wish’

    Author
    Jazztangcay
    Published
    2026-08-25 20:52 UTC
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  2. 02
    The Hollywood ReporterNorth America
    Original headline

    Dolly Parton Musical Still Planned for Broadway This Winter “As Was Dolly’s Wish”

    Author
    Caitlin Huston
    Published
    2026-08-25 20:05 UTC
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