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

[RW3]

DOLLY#175

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]

DOLLY#176

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

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

[BrodyFosse123]

DOLLY#177

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

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

 

[MezzA101]

DOLLY reviews#178

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]

DOLLY reviews#179

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

Review: Dolly Delights In Nashville

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

[Kad]

DOLLY reviews#180

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

"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

[tyranocif]

DOLLY reviews#181

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]

DOLLY reviews#182

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]

DOLLY reviews#183

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]

DOLLY reviews#184

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! 

please delete this user account

[Theatrefanboy1]

DOLLY reviews#185

Posted: 5/4/26 at 2:11pm

With today's announcement by Dolly, I'm curious if we are looking at a late fall opening (like December). I wonder when any official announcement would be coming. Id have thought by Tony week we'd get some confirmation. But I wonder with the reworking if they would even be looking to push this to Spring 2027

[EDSOSLO858]

DOLLY reviews#186

Posted: 5/4/26 at 2:23pm

Theatrefanboy1 said: "With today's announcement by Dolly, I'm curious if we are looking at a late fall opening (like December). I wonder when any official announcement would be coming. Id have thought by Tony week we'd get some confirmation. But I wonder with the reworking if they would even be looking to push this to Spring 2027"

You should have specified, the announcement was by Parton herself, not by her namesake musical. 

"When we die, we go bye bye." - Abe Lincolns

[Sutton Ross]

DOLLY reviews#187

Posted: 5/4/26 at 2:27pm

Nothing could be more clear that Dolly was speaking. This was terrible in Nashville and needs a lot of work. I don't think people are anticipating this show in any real way, unlike other buzzy shows. It's okay to not bring a show to Broadway. 

Updated On: 5/4/26 at 02:27 PM

[JSquared2]

DOLLY reviews#188

Posted: 5/4/26 at 2:53pm

Sutton Ross said: "Nothing could be more clear that Dolly was speaking. This was terrible in Nashville and needs a lot of work. I don't think people are anticipating this show in any real way, unlike other buzzy shows. It's okay to not bring a show to Broadway."

 

Sorry, sweetie --- but your track record continues to be as bad (or worse than) that of the Smelly Ballsack.  The show is coming in next season, and it has its theatre all set (ATG is still the lead producer).  


https://deadline.com/2026/05/dolly-parton-las-vegas-broadway-health-issues-1236880096/

Updated On: 5/4/26 at 02:53 PM