Dolly Parton announced to fans at CMA Fest in Nashville this morning (June 6) that a new Broadway musical inspired by her life and career, titled Hello, I’m Dolly, is set for a 2026 debut.
Parton is collaborating with ATG Productions to bring the musical to life and will co-produce it with ATG’s Adam Speers and her longtime manager, Danny Nozell of CTK Enterprises. The musical, named after Parton’s debut studio album released in 1967, will feature a score composed by Parton, including some of her greatest hits and new songs written specifically for the production. The book will be co-written by Parton and Maria S. Schlatter. Further details about the creative team and casting will be revealed later.
“Hello, I’m Dolly, and I’ve lived my whole life to see this show on stage,” Parton shared. “I’ve written many original songs for the show and included all your favorites 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!”
Adam Speers recalled, “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 always knew she wanted to create a musical based on her life, so when she asked if I’d be interested in producing it, I was thrilled. As everyone knows, Dolly is a magical blend of talent, hard work, intelligence, charm, wit, and a gigantically big heart. I’m excited to bring her inspiring story to Broadway.”
