Posted: 7/9/26 at 12:09am
Three of the shows listed above came out in the last ten years, so yes, quite a few in the last decade, but regardless, please elaborate on the idea that there is modern business trend that suggests shows struggle with winter openings as a rule?
Posted: 7/9/26 at 12:16am
Honestly, I would hope that they would get Kristin Chenoweth to lead this thing (yes, I know QOV), but as big as Dolly's name is I think this would work well with both, and I do feel they need a bit of a name to help this to float. I only hope they did some major reworking to the book and set and costumes. I want so badly for this to succeed. Dolly deserves it to succeed.
A secondary choice to headline as Dolly for me would be Megan Hilty.
The Nashville version just fell flat, and while I loved that there were original songs in the show, I worry that it would land as a Cher Show type show instead of a Beautiful or Jersey Boys. I also found some of the arrangements to be unsuited for the show, but I couldn't put my finger on it.
Posted: 7/9/26 at 12:42am
Hilty and Chenoweth should not - and will not - get within a mile of this show.
The sign of real change would have been replacing Sher and/or adding a new bookwriter. But that’s clearly not happening, and Dolly must trust him.
Posted: 7/9/26 at 12:50am
I wonder if a lot of the physical limitations had to do with this being done at Belmont and not a traditional out of town theater. Maybe they could only handle and do so much. Although Sher seems to hate using automation in his shows so not sure how his style would translate to a barn like the St James.
Posted: 7/9/26 at 2:56am
The Broadway production is auditioning for these roles this month :
DOLLY PARTON (Female, 40s-50s) The country singer/songwriter superstar in the later stages of her career and serves as the narrator reflecting on her life.
DOLLY (Female, 20s) The star in the early stages of her career on her journey to stardom. Ambitious, resilient, and full of heart, she is a dreamer with a quick wit and an infectious sense of humor.
LITTLE DOLLY (Female, 10-12 years old) The precocious, imaginative, and fearless younger version of Dolly.
PORTER WAGONER (Male, late 30s-40s) One of the most successful and beloved country music stars of his time -- and a mentor to Dolly.
CARL DEAN (Male, late 30s-early 40s) Carl Dean is Dolly’s love interest and eventual husband.
LITTLE JUDY OGLE (Female, 10-12 years old)
Posted: 7/9/26 at 6:59am
sarcadam88 said: "There is a new audition listing today for all principals— is no one continuing from Nashville?"
I wonder if they changed the director too?
Posted: 7/9/26 at 8:33am
Wick3 said: "sarcadam88 said: "There is a new audition listing today for all principals— is no one continuing from Nashville?"
I wonder if they changed the director too?"
Same director and writer. 😎🥃
Posted: 7/9/26 at 9:03am
PipingHotPiccolo said: "Three of the shows listed above came out in the last ten years, so yes, quite a few in the last decade, but regardless, please elaborate on the idea that there is modern business trend that suggests shows struggle with winter openings as a rule?"
Ha, you’re right. In my knee jerk attempt at being snarky, I think my eyes entirely skipped over the three more recent shows. Thanks for pointing it out!
Posted: 7/9/26 at 9:12am
Were there enough new songs to be considered for Best Original Score in its previous state?
Posted: 7/9/26 at 9:20am
Kristin’s next show is a roundabout revival of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. It’s perfection. And then they are doing Sutton Foster Gypsy and an eventual remount of Anything Goes also starring Ms. Foster.
Posted: 7/9/26 at 9:32am
CoffeeBreak said: "The Broadway production is auditioning for these roles this month :
DOLLY PARTON(Female, 40s-50s) The country singer/songwriter superstar in the later stages of her career and serves as the narrator reflecting on her life.
DOLLY(Female, 20s) The star in the early stages of her career on her journey to stardom. Ambitious, resilient, and full of heart, she is a dreamer with a quick wit and an infectious sense of humor.
LITTLE DOLLY(Female, 10-12 years old) The precocious, imaginative, and fearless younger version of Dolly.
PORTER WAGONER(Male, late 30s-40s) One of the most successful and beloved country music stars of his time -- and a mentor to Dolly.
CARL DEAN(Male, late 30s-early 40s) Carl Dean is Dolly’s love interest and eventual husband.
LITTLE JUDY OGLE(Female, 10-12 years old)"
isn’t this common though? go also find covers? KRC was the best part of the show so it seems weird they’d replace her
Posted: 7/9/26 at 9:33am
What is Bartlett Sher doing here??
Posted: 7/9/26 at 9:54am
ViniFromBrazil said: "What is Bartlett Sher doing here??"
Building a weekend house? Putting his kids through college?
I do think his hiring is a Parton issue and one of the things complicating this production. She probably feels her life is more serious and important than what the general public would like to see.
Him being attached to the LA LA LAND musical is also rather odd, though we haven’t had an update on that in a few years.
Posted: 7/9/26 at 10:12am
Fred Mason said: "Kristin’s next show is a roundabout revival of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. It’s perfection. And then they are doing Sutton Foster Gypsy and an eventual remount of Anything Goes also starring Ms. Foster."
Can't forget the Sabrina Carpenter led 42ND STREET revival.
Posted: 7/9/26 at 10:53am
Yeah just like I lied about Audra doing Gypsy. Or Death of a Salesman coming in this spring. Some people will never learn I guess.
Posted: 7/10/26 at 3:16am
Fred Mason said: "Yeah just like I lied about Audra doing Gypsy. Or Death of a Salesman coming in this spring. Some people will never learn I guess. "
But...how did you tell us about "Audra doing Gypsy" if that production closed a long time before you even joined this site?! Oh wait, look who I'm talking to...
Posted: 7/12/26 at 1:55pm
And I heard its cap is $30M+. Yowza! Will be very hard to recoup. If she was starring in it, then maybe 🤔
Posted: 7/12/26 at 4:12pm
TheatreMonkey said: "Fred Mason said: "Yeah just like I lied about Audra doing Gypsy. Or Death of a Salesman coming in this spring. Some people will never learn I guess. "
But...how did you tell us about "Audra doing Gypsy" if that production closed a long time before you even joined this site?! Oh wait, look who I'm talking to..."
well spotted!!!
Posted: 7/12/26 at 8:17pm
ucjrdude902 said: "Were there enough new songs to be considered for Best Original Score in its previous state?"
no
Posted: 7/13/26 at 12:34am
TheatreMonkey said: "Fred Mason said: "Yeah just like I lied about Audra doing Gypsy. Or Death of a Salesman coming in this spring. Some people will never learn I guess. "
But...how did you tell us about "Audra doing Gypsy" if that production closed a long time before you even joined this site?! Oh wait, look who I'm talking to..."
Love it!!
Posted: 7/19/26 at 11:50am
It’s already selling quite well.
First preview is sold out.
Posted: 7/19/26 at 11:52am
TheatreMonkey said: "Fred Mason said: "Yeah just like I lied about Audra doing Gypsy. Or Death of a Salesman coming in this spring. Some people will never learn I guess. "
But...how did you tell us about "Audra doing Gypsy" if that production closed a long time before you even joined this site?! Oh wait, look who I'm talking to..."
Hilarious!!!
Posted: 7/19/26 at 12:05pm
CoffeeBreak said: "It’s already selling quite well.
First preview is sold out."
The first preview is sold out but... the rest of the first few weeks of performances are decidedly not, sometimes not even close. Mezz in particular seems to be pretty empty at every performance, even performances in which the balcony appears sold out. The balcony, in fact, looks completely unavailable for most weeknight performances, which seems like a strategy to force sales of higher priced tickets.
Updated On: 7/19/26 at 12:05 PM
Posted: 7/19/26 at 5:11pm
Are they still doing the three actresses playing Dolly?
Posted: 8/9/26 at 10:25pm
Any word on when casting would be announced? I would have thought shortly, especially for Dolly.
