Dolly Parton is headed back to the Great White Way: Hello, I’m Dolly, a new musical inspired by her life and illustrious career, will make its Broadway debut in 2026.
Parton shared the news of the Broadway-bound musical at CMA Fest in Nashville this week. She’ll partner with ATG Productions to develop the show, which will feature original music and lyrics by Dolly herself. She’ll also be collaborating with Maria S. Schlatter on the book. The musical’s title is a reference to Parton’s debut solo album, while also serving as a play on the classic 1960s musical Hello Dolly. The show will be produced by Parton, ATG’s Adam Speers, and Danny Nozell.
“Hello, I’m Dolly, and I lived my whole life to see this show on stage,” Dolly Parton said in a statement. “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!”
Producer Adam Speers said, “I first had the pleasure of working with Dolly Parton in 2019 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.”
Parton has stayed busy throughout 2024. She recently announced the virtual concert tour “Threads: My Songs in Symphony,” which will arrive in 2025. Parton also appeared on Beyoncé’s COWBOY CARTER, covered Tom Petty’s “Southern Accents” for a dedication comp, and contributed to the Glen Campbell duets album, Glen Campbell Duets – Ghost on the Canvas Sessions.
Revisit our 2023 cover story with Dolly Parton.