Broadway's Dolly Musical Finds Full Casting

Key Points:

• The Broadway musical "Dolly: A True Original Musical," celebrating Dolly Parton’s life and work, will open at the St. James Theatre on December 7, 2026, with an official opening on January 19, 2027, coinciding with what would have been Parton's 81st birthday.
• The principal cast includes Katie Rose Clarke as Dolly Parton, Carrie St. Louis as Dolly, Norah Nunes as Little Dolly, John Behlmann as Carl Dean, and Gabriel Ebert as Porter Waggoner, with Clarke, St. Louis, and Behlmann reprising their roles from the 2025 world premiere in Nashville.
• Tony winner Bartlett Sher directs the show, which features a book by Parton and Maria S. Schlatter and combines Parton's greatest hits with new songs, including some of her final works before her passing in August 2024.
• The production is partnering with the NYC Department of Education to provide 30,000 free tickets to public school students during the first year, reflecting Parton’s dedication to inspiring children, with details on ticket requests to be announced soon.
• The creative team includes longtime collaborators like Richard Dennison and Gregg Perry on music, Mandy Moore on choreography, and a design team led by Derek McLane (scenic) and Jennifer Moeller (costumes), with producers including Parton and ATG Productions.