Guess what, y’all? Dolly Parton, the queen of big hair and even bigger dreams, is finally bringing her life story to Broadway! After teasing us for what feels like a century (okay, maybe just two decades), Dolly has officially hit us with the news: “Hello, I’m Dolly” is coming to town in 2026!
This ain’t your typical jukebox musical like “Mamma Mia!” or “Jersey Boys” though. Nope, Dolly’s serving up fresh tunes alongside all her classics. “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!” she declares. Can you imagine the sequins and sass?
In a recent CMA Fest presser, Dolly spilled the beans (and probably some rhinestones): “This ain’t just about my hits turned into showtunes. It’s my whole dang life up there—family, love, and of course, a lot of big hair!” From dreaming of stardom to becoming the icon we all adore, Dolly promises the full scoop.
She’s even teaming up with Maria S. Schlatter again, the mastermind behind her Netflix holiday musical, to pen the story. And let’s not forget the producer gushing over Dolly’s “magical blend of talent, hard work, intelligence, charm, wit and a gigantically big heart.” Can you feel the love tonight?
But hold up, let’s keep it real. As much as we love Dolly’s TV specials (corny jokes and all), we’re hoping this Broadway show hits the mark. Give us the glitz, the glam, the pink, and above all, Dolly’s infectious girl power! Take our money already—this is one musical we ain’t missing!
