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Hello, I’m Dolly, a new bio-musical about country legend Dolly Parton and featuring her music, will arrive on Broadway in 2026, with Parton writing the music, co-writing the book and serving as a producer.
Parton announced the project today from the stage of the CMA Fest in Nashville. She will partner with ATG Productions (Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club) on the project.
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!”
The musical is inspired by Parton’s life and career, with the title taken from her first studio album (released in 1967). Parton will write the book with Maria S. Schlatter, who worked with the singer on TV projects like the Emmy Award-winning Christmas on the Square.
Producing along with Parton and Adam Speers for ATG Production will be Danny Nozell for CTK Enterprises, the global talent management company headquartered in Nashville.
“I first had the pleasure of working with Dolly Parton in 2019,” Speers said, “when she trusted us to develop a new version of her musical 9 to 5 for London’s West End. I had always heard she wanted to do a musical based on her life, so when she asked if I would be interested in producing it, I was bowled over. As the world knows, Dolly is a magical blend of talent, hard work, intelligence, charm, wit, and a gigantically big heart. I’m thrilled we’re going to bring her inspiring story to Broadway.”
Casting and additional members of the creative team will be announced at a later date.
