Dolly Parton News

Bravo! Vail Music Festival has unveiled its 37th season. The festival will take place from June 20 to August 1, 2024, offering a diverse range of classical and Latin-American music in the stunning Vail Valley region of Colorado.

Additional principal casting has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the acclaimed new musical The Great Gatsby, opening on Broadway this spring. Find out who is joining the cast here!

Here You Come Again will arrive in Glasgow as part of a major UK tour ahead of performances in the West End. The Scottish premiere of this new Dolly Parton musical brings all her biggest hits together for the first time ever in a rollicking and joyful show, fully authorised by Dolly herself.

Get ready for a night of toe-tappin', knee-slappin' country music as 'Let's Go Girls' returns to Venus Cabaret Theater Chicago.

According to an interview with People Magazine, Dolly Parton says she wants to find actors to play herself in the musical based on her life through 'different means.'

From the moment her iconic voice could be heard singing a gentle ballad version of 'Que Sera Sera' from off-stage the audience could feel that familiar warmth of authenticity fill the entire theatre.  A friend, an ally, a spiritual powerhouse of talent was about to enter. When the gorgeous 4'11' frame dressed in a navy blue sequin knee-length dress, and silver three-inch bejeweled platform heels walked into the spotlight she was greeted by thunderous applause. With every word she sang of the 1956 Doris Day hit it felt like a large invisible hand reached out and captured all 1,127 people in attendance; we gladly remained there for the duration of the evening.

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and Funny Girl star Melissa Manchester is gearing up to captivate audiences once again with her latest single and accompanying music video, 'Just Too Many People.' The accompanying music video unfolds within the iconic streets of New York City, capturing the spirit of the song through camera angles.

Rita Ora has released a new version of her single “Shape Of Me” featuring country music icon Keith Urban now. Announced by Rita on her mother’s 60th birthday last week, “Shape Of Me” is an ode to her mother. Co-written by Rita, the original version of “Shape Of Me” featured on Rita's You & I album. Watch the video!

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen to Natalie Douglas' New Single 'You'll Never Know'

Dolly Parton will be joined on the pink carpet by co-host Jane Lynch, along with appearances by Kristin Chenoweth, Neil Patrick Harris, Kristen Bell, Iain Armitage, Drew Barrymore, Margaret Cho, Carson Kressley, Jim Nantz and Jessica Simpson, among others.

CULTURE & COCKTAILS At The Ben reunites authors James Patterson & Leslie Gray Streeter on February 5. Join the conversation at the rooftop ballroom of The Ben in West Palm Beach.

Following its UK Premiere in Leeds from Saturday 11 May to Saturday 8 June, Here You Come Again will embark on a major UK tour, bringing together for the first time ever all of Dolly Parton's biggest hits in a rollicking and joyful new musical, fully authorised by Dolly herself.

Hosted by Scott Coulter at OC's Segerstrom Center, this beautifully-curated 'greatest hits' showcase celebrating Olivia Newton-John provided an entertaining tribute, delivered via superb performances from the likes of Jessica Hendy, David Burnham, and Mike Schwitter, plus a first-person testimonial from her longtime producer John Farrar.

Parton's first-ever Rock album, ROCKSTAR, became her highest performing album in sales during its debut week and accumulated six #1s on the Billboard charts. Additionally, ROCKSTAR lands at #5 on Billboard's the top-selling Country albums of 2023. The 39-song collection features an all-star roster of some of music's greatest artists.

What made last night so special was how he curated the evening of songs ranging from Broadway and Hollywood Musicals, to  Jazz, Gershwin and Irving Berlin, as always, exhibiting his innate charm and knowledge. Check out photos here!

Jesse Lynn Madera blasts off with the incredible new single 'Austin,' out on all streaming platforms today. Channeling gypsy, free spirit vibes of Laurel Canyon with a dash of Texas spice, Madera has carved a new lane, debuting an infectious fresh sound listeners will be playing on repeat.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 19, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Reba McEntire is slated to perform the national anthem for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. The performance will mark a full circle moment for Reba, who was discovered 50 years ago at the 1974 National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma when she sang the national anthem, launching her iconic career.

BroadwayWorld has learned that the musical adaptation of The Great Gatsby is headed to Broadway this year. The production, led by Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada, had its pre-Broadway engagement at the Paper Mill Playhouse in 2023.

Bucks County Playhouse kicks off 2024 with comedic and music performers. The Capitol Fools, a new musical parody group created by the performers from the Capitol Steps, brings political satire to the stage. Joining them are three powerhouse female singers from Divas3. Don't miss this hilarious and entertaining show!