Dolly Parton wants to give you the chance to slip into her fabulous footsteps. On Thursday (Dec. 5), the country icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer announced an open internet casting call for her upcoming Broadway show, Dolly: An Original Musical.
“Hey there, it’s Dolly, and I am so excited to share some big news with y’all,” she said in a video announcing the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. “As you may have heard, my life story is coming to Broadway… and now, I’m announcing the search for Dolly. Now, 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.”
Parton, 78, stressed that the call was truly open to anyone. “We’re looking for talented performers who can capture the spirit of my journey, whether you’re an experienced theater professional or an undiscovered gem with that little special something.”
A select few will get to audition in person in front of the show’s casting director, with all interested performers encouraged to go to dollymusical.com to submit an audition, as well as post their audition online using the hashtag #SearchForDolly. “So what are you waiting for? This might be your big moment!” Parton said.
Back in June, Parton announced the musical — which was then referred to as Hello, I’m Dolly: An Original Musical — which she said was set to open in 2026. “I tried for years, how to do my life story and make it make sense. I needed to write some original music. I’m hoping you’re gonna laugh and cry,” Parton said at the time of the show that will featured her best-known songs as well as new ones penned for the musical.
Watch Parton’s casting call video below.
