The lights are up and the music is ready, tonight is the night! The world premiere of Dolly the Musical is finally here in Nashville. After much excitement, fans get to be the first to see the story of country music’s biggest icon come to life on stage.
This is a huge moment for theater and music lovers. The show features Dolly Parton’s most famous songs along with new ones she wrote just for this production. It tells her incredible journey from a small town in Tennessee to international stardom. Everyone is eager to see how her inspiring story translates into a live performance.
“Dolly The Musical” Premieres tonight
The buzz has been building for months. News segments have been sharing behind-the-scenes glimpses and teasers, adding to the anticipation. In one interview, Dolly shared what she hopes people feel when they see the show: “I want them to go away like, I’m glad I went to that. I feel like I went to church.”
What looks to be an even greater success is just getting started with this Nashville run. It’s obvious that the musical is meant for a larger stage given the tremendous excitement surrounding its premiere. Dolly’s inspirational journey and timeless music will be brought to a global audience in 2026 when the show moves from Music City to the bright lights of Broadway. This brief appearance in her hometown serves as the ideal lead-up to her eagerly awaited New York debut.
Dolly Parton musical to open in Nashville before Broadway in 2026
Her appearance on Broadway offers additional information confirming that the musical will return to Broadway in 2026 following its run in Nashville bringing Dolly’s inspirational tale to a wider audience. Dolly herself expressed her hopes for the performance there as well stating, “I want them to go away like I’m glad I went to that.”
For all the Dolly fans who want to feel part of this opening night, the best place to follow along is on the official social media pages for the musical. To get into the Dolly spirit, there’s an amazing collection of her greatest hits and performances.