Dolly Parton Cancels Las Vegas Residency Due to Health Issues
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Dolly Parton has canceled her rescheduled Las Vegas residency, originally planned for September 2026, due to ongoing health issues, though she reports responding well to treatment and improving daily.
- The residency, titled “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas,” was initially scheduled for six shows at Caesars Palace in December 2023 but was postponed because of her health challenges.
- Parton expressed regret for missing the performances and thanked fans for their love and support, emphasizing she needs more time to be “stage-performance ready.”
- She humorously acknowledged the physical demands of performing in high heels and elaborate costumes while recovering, maintaining her characteristic lightheartedness despite the situation.
- This residency would have been her first major string of shows since her 2016 “Pure & Simple” tour.
