Dolly Parton developing Broadway musical based on her life story

Dolly Parton is bringing her life story to the Broadway stage, the nation legend introduced on social media Thursday.

“I’ve been writing my life story as a Broadway musical for several years and I’m proud to announce we are finally developing ‘Hello, I’m Dolly – An Original Musical’ for the Broadway stage,” Parton mentioned. Inspired by her life and profession, “Hello, I’m Dolly” will come to Broadway in 2026 with music and lyrics by Parton, a statement on the show’s website mentioned.

Although the icon has been within the public eye for many years, this would be the first musical produced about her life. The singer introduced in the course of the CMA Fest in Nashville that the present could have “many original songs” and that she’s included all of the fan favorites within the rating. “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,” Parton mentioned. 

Parton, 78, reveals no indicators of slowing down. Last 12 months she garnered three new Guinness World Records for her musical achievements, bringing her complete to 10 world data. Her awards embody the report for the longest span of No.1 hits for a feminine artist on the U.S. Top Country Albums chart, protecting greater than 43 years, and most studio albums launched by a feminine nation singer. 

Last fall, she released her first-ever rock ‘n’ roll album, “Rockstar,” which options 9 unique tracks. Around the identical time, she also released a book focusing on her flamboyant trend, “Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones.”