NEW YORK — Dolly Parton is giving Broadway another go.
The 78-year-old Rock & Roll Hall of Famer announced June 6 from the stage of CMA Fest in Nashville, Tenn., that a biographical musical, titled “Hello, I’m Dolly,” is in the works for 2026.
The forthcoming production is titled after her first studio album, which was released in 1967.
According to a rep, “Hello, I’m Dolly” will feature a score crafted by the country music icon, and include notable hits as well as new songs written specifically for the show.
The script will be written by Parton and Emmy winner Maria S. Schlatter, who worked on the 2020 TV movie “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square.”
“I lived my whole life to see this show on stage,” Parton said about the new project. “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!”