A True Original Musical’ to open on Broadway. Get tickets

On Tuesday, Aug. 25, Dolly Parton passed away at 80.

Tributes for the powerhouse country music icon, beloved actress and generous philanthropist poured out from all corners of the internet.

“Somehow she was true grace and true grit, all in one dazzling person,” Taylor Swift said. “She possessed the softest heart when it came to the struggles of others, and a backbone of steel to defend her own self-worth as an artist.”

“I never knew anyone like her,” Jane Fonda shared. “She had a survivor’s instinct and seemed to always know just what to do, just what to say, to make things right … and then she [would] stick her butt out the car window and moon Kenny Rogers’ home. She was the voluptuous embodiment of empathy. That’s something of hers she’d want us all to take with us.”

And, while lovely anecdotes and engrossing tales about the self-proclaimed “Backwoods Barbie” will continue to pop up over the next few months, there may be no better way to immerse yourself in Parton’s storied life than catching “Dolly: A True Original Musical,” which opens on Broadway at the St. James Theatre on Monday, Dec. 7.

At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats for any one show was $123, including fees, on SeatGeek.

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The show, which originally ran at Nashville’s 1,727-seat Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, tells the story of the Leading Lady of Country’s life “from her barefoot beginnings in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee to performing in platform heels under the bright lights of Hollywood.”

Notable songs that appear within the musical include Parton’s smash hits “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “9 to 5,” as well as new tunes (as hinted above) written by Dolly.

“My whole life has been a musical,” Parton said. “A grand ole opera, really, and I can’t wait to bring it to you on Broadway. I hope you enjoy watching it as much as I’ve enjoyed livin’ it!”

As of now, the Broadway cast has not yet officially been announced. Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis and Quinn Titcomb played Dolly at various stages of her life in the Nashville production.

For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about “Dolly: A True Original Musical” on Broadway below.

How much are the cheapest “Dolly: A True Original Musical” tickets?

Based on our findings, 32 “Dolly: A True Original Musical” dates have tickets under $140, including fees, from December 2026 through March 10, 2027.

All shows are listed below in chronological order.

Who is in the “Dolly: A True Original Musical” Broadway cast?

Right now, we don’t know.

However, here’s a bit about the leads from the Nashville version of the musical, courtesy of the show’s website.

Katie Rose Clarke (Dolly Parton) most recently starred as Beth in the Tony Award-winning revival of “Merrily We Roll Along” for director Maria Friedman and opposite Jonathan Groff on Broadway, following a run at the New York Theatre Workshop. Best known for her role as Glinda in the Broadway production of ‘Wicked,’ she also starred in the role in the musical’s first national touring company.

Carrie St. Louis (Dolly Parton) was last seen opening the Lucille Lortel Award-winning Off-Broadway hit “Titanique” at the Daryl Roth Theater as Rose DeWitt-Bukater. Previously, she was the final Lauren on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots.” She is best known for her portrayal of Glinda in “Wicked” on Broadway and in the national touring company.

Quinn Titcomb (young Dolly Parton) made her professional acting debut at just five years old as Lulu in the Broadway national tour of “Waitress.” Her favorite credits include the Broadway national tours of “Les Misérables,” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and “Sound of Music.” Quinn can also be seen on screen in Searchlight Pictures’ “Theater Camp,” starring alongside Ben Platt.

John Behlmann (Carl Dean) just finished playing Jerry in the Broadway musical “Smash.” Before that, he received a Grammy nomination for starring as con man Gordy Jackson in the Tony-nominated Broadway musical comedy “Shucked.” Behlmann also got an Outer Critics nomination for creating the role of dim-witted beefcake Max in the Tony-winning musical “Tootsie.” On camera, he’s appeared in movies directed by Martin Scorsese, Sam Mendes and Greg Mottola.

John Zdrojeski (Porter Wagoner) performed in “The Great Gatsby” on Broadway. He’s also appeared in the TV series “Evil,” “Billions,” “The Code,” and “Madam Secretary.” His latest collection of original music, “Nor’easter III,” is the final installment in a trilogy of EPs he’s released over the course of the last year. It will be available on all streaming services on August 15.

Jacob Fishel (Sandy Gallin) debuted on Broadway as Motel, the tailor, in David Leveaux’s revival of “Fiddler on the Roof,” and returned to The Great White Way in the original cast of “Paradise Square,” playing Milton Moore (aka Stephen Foster). On screen, Jacob’s television work includes “Elementary,” “Cold Case,” “Medium,” “Without a Trace” and “Numb3rs.”

*The information listed above are shortened versions of the official bios from “Dolly: A True Original Musical’s” website.

What did Dolly Parton think of the musical?

Before the curtains opened on the first night of previews, the 79-year-old inspiration for the musical took the stage with director Bartlett Sher.

As expected, the crowd erupted.

Parton then proceeded to regale the audience with this humorous anecdote:

“We’ve had a great time. We’ve had so many wonderful people that have worked on this show, and I think you’re gonna love everybody’s part because they have worked so hard. But you know, this has been my dream for a long time. You know what’s funny, back in 1964, when I was a senior in high school, did I tell you this story?

Well, my high school class, we went to New York to the World’s Fair. And that was the year that every taxi cab in New York said, ‘Hello, Dolly.’ That’s when the musical ‘Hello, Dolly’ was there, and I thought, wow. I can’t wait to see my name on a taxi cab again… I want you to know that we’re so happy that we get to do this in my hometown here in Nashville…”

She concluded her charming speech by telling the crowd not to sing along to the songs they know and love.

“This ain’t no hootenanny!” she added. “This is a Broadway musical. Have a great time, you know I love you, appreciate you.”

Huge country stars on tour in 2026

If you’re hoping to link up with the country community to mourn Dolly through the power of music, here are five acts on the road at the moment that might be just right to help in a heavy time like this.

• Bonnie Raitt

• Brandi Carlile

• Wynonna Judd

• Miranda Lambert

• Willie Nelson

Who else is pounding the pavement? Take a look at this list of all the biggest country artists on tour in 2026 to find the show of your dreams.

This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.