Dolly Parton Musical On Track for 2026 Broadway Debut Despite Health Challenges
Despite recent health challenges faced by its namesake, the development of 'Dolly: A True Original Musical' on Broadway remains on track. The musical, produced by unspecified producers, is set for a 2026 debut, with no further details on the timeline provided.
The musical, which premiered in a sold-out run at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in Nashville this July, features a score by Dolly Parton. It includes some of her biggest hits and new songs written specifically for the production. The book is written by Dolly Parton and Maria S. Schlatter, with Bartlett Sher at the helm as director.
The musical's development process has not been affected by Dolly Parton's health issues. She will not attend the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Awards in November due to these reasons. The nature of her health challenges remains undisclosed. Earlier, she had to cancel several December concert dates in Las Vegas due to the same. However, the concert dates in Las Vegas have been rescheduled to September 2026.
The Broadway-bound Dolly Parton bio-musical 'Dolly: A True Original Musical' continues its development as planned, with a planned Broadway debut in 2026. Despite recent health challenges faced by Dolly Parton, the musical's timeline and production process remain unaffected.
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