Dolly Parton is finally bringing her long-gestating autobiographical production Dolly: An Original Musical to the stage this summer. Parton announced the world premiere from the campus of Belmont University this week,

Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge to serve in role for the international, book-gifting program with The Dollywood Foundation.

Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Dolly Parton 's new musical is set to premiere in Nashville ahead of its 2026 Broadway run. The 79-year-old country music icon announced Tuesday that her show, Dolly: An Original Musical, will begin previews July 18 at Belmont University's Fisher Center for the Performing Arts.

Tennessee native Parton revealed the upcoming summer dates for the musical during a press conference held at Belmont's Fisher Center For the Performing Arts.

Dolly Parton announced a partnership with Nashville's Belmont University to premiere her new musical in August 2025.

Before it heads to Broadway, Dolly Parton’s musical will debut in Music City. Parton wrote the music and lyrics for 'Dolly,' which includes songs from her catalog and new numbers.

Dolly Parton will join The Tennessean's country music reporter Marcus K. Dowling at Belmont University Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, 2025 for a special announcement.

Dolly Parton will join the Tennessean's country music reporter Marcus K. Dowling at Belmont University Tuesday morning for a special announcement.

Dolly Parton is partnering with Belmont University on a new education program, Dolly U. The global country music star also will premiere her "Dolly: An Original Musical" in Nashville before it hits Broadway.