Dolly Parton Launches Nationwide Casting for Broadway Musical About Her Life
The musical, set to debut in 2026, will feature Parton's iconic songs and new material, with an open search for performers to portray her at various life stages.
- Dolly Parton announced an open casting call for 'Dolly: An Original Musical,' a Broadway production based on her life and career.
- The casting search invites performers of all ages and experience levels to audition, aiming to find talent to portray Parton at different stages of her life.
- Applicants must submit a one-minute video singing a Dolly Parton song and complete an application form by January 12, 2025, with finalists auditioning in person in New York City.
- The musical, originally titled 'Hello, I’m Dolly,' will feature a mix of Parton’s greatest hits and new songs written specifically for the production.
- Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher will helm the production, which Parton describes as a celebration of her music, life, and journey to stardom.
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