Dolly Parton's Broadway Musical Will Proceed, Opening on Her 81st Birthday

Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon, has died at the age of 80. Her family announced she passed away peacefully at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Despite her death, producers confirmed that her long-anticipated Broadway musical, "Dolly: A True Original Musical," will proceed as planned, fulfilling what they described as her final wish. The production will begin previews at the St. James Theatre in New York City on December 7, 2026, with an official opening night set for January 19, 2027. That date would have been Parton's 81st birthday.