Legendary singer/songwriter Dolly Parton is offering fans the chance to audition for her upcoming Broadway musical.
In June, the country music icon confirmed the development of a show based on her life and career alongside Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher.
Titled Dolly: An Original Musical, the theatrical show will feature several of Parton’s signature songs as well as new repertoire written specifically for the production.
On Thursday (11.05,) in a video posted online, the songstress/author invited performers from all over the world to submit a 60-second audition tape to dollymusical.com and via social media with the hashtag #searchfordolly,
“Whether you’re chasing your dreams from a small town or you’ve spent years performing on stages across the country, I want to give you the chance to help me bring my story to Broadway – and maybe even play me.” “This show is a celebration of my music, my life and all the amazing people who’ve been with me along the way,” wrote the now 78-year old.
The iconic musician re-emphasized that the casting call is open to all artists no matter “whether you’re an experienced theatre professional or an undiscovered gem with that little special something”. “We’re looking for talented performers who can capture the spirit of my journey. So, what are you waiting for? This might be your big moment to take centre stage and step into the spotlight.”
Applications must be submitted by January 12, 2025 and finalists will be asked to audition in-person with the show’s casting director in New York City.
Dolly: An Original Musical is slated to open in 2026.
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Author: Saul Goode
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