Dolly Parton Broadway Bio Musical aiming for Spring 2025- Page 8

[RW3]

Posted: 8/10/25 at 7:02pm

GiantsInTheSky2 said: "Is the real Dolly still projected above everyone for thefinale?"

That absolutely needs to exorcised from this musical

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 8/10/25 at 7:40pm

Didn't they do this with 9to5 as well eventually? It's incredibly cringy. 

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 8/10/25 at 8:29pm

Yup. Dolly is adamant everything she’s involved with have that Dollywood attraction experience. 

 

[MezzA101]

Posted: 8/11/25 at 10:45am

Dolly Parton musical shows who's truly behind Queen of Country's rise

https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2025/08/11/dolly-parton-musical-highlights-queen-of-country-nashville-review/85531769007/

[MezzA101]

Posted: 8/11/25 at 10:47am

Review: Dolly Delights In Nashville

https://www.cowboysindians.com/2025/08/review-dolly-delights-in-nashville/

[Kad]

Posted: 8/11/25 at 10:51am

Seems like top publications weren’t invited to review this if all we’re getting is reviews from .. Cowboys & Indians.com

[tyranocif]

Posted: 8/11/25 at 12:15pm

To be fair Joe Leydon writes for Variety; usually film reviews though. Seems to be common consensus the first act needs work and there have been some dings on the thinly written supporting cast

[EvaLupone]

Posted: 8/14/25 at 12:17am

I just saw the show tonight, and while it still needs work before Broadway, its heart is undeniable.

 

If audiences can embrace Evita for what it is, then Dolly is its opposite. Eva climbed through greed and manipulation, while Dolly built her story on kindness and good intentions, even if a few sodas went missing along the way.

 

The songs are strong, and the hits are essential. Katie Rose Clarke, who completely embodies Dolly, is seriously underutilized. Her performance is dynamic and fully transformative. Act One should end with her taking over and singing “I Will Always Love You,” offering a natural, powerful transition away from the Porter Wagner storyline.

 

The Judy subplot, while adding some comedy, slows the show down and could be cut.

 

Visually, the show is stunning, and Dolly’s single appearance is handled beautifully. Critics or audience members who are skeptical need to see the show in its context to understand how it works. A song plays, and then Dolly herself appears to sing, bringing everything together in a satisfying finale. For audiences, seeing the real Dolly is thrilling, and the show delivers on its biggest draw.

 

[theatrejunkie007]

Posted: 8/27/25 at 2:34pm

that was well reviewed. If they can clean up the stalling and pacing in Act 1 and perhaps do a different presentation or setting for the church/mattress scene, I think it will have a better chance at Broadway success. Agree with one Dolly for adult Dolly

[shomeika]

Posted: 8/27/25 at 7:18pm

I attended the show last Saturday and it was much better than expected.  They seem to have paid attention to feedback.

Katie Rose Clark was phenomenal!  She was just amazing.  We were on front row so I chatted with the conductor some (Kimberly Grigsby) who was a hoot!