Maria S. Schlatter

What's Coming to Broadway in 2026: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 1, 2025

Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2026 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars! Be sure to check back for updates. We have all of the details!

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by Joshua Wright - Aug 11, 2025

What did critics think of Dolly Parton’s brand new musical, Dolly: A True Original Musical? With a score by Parton that includes some of her biggest hits as well as new songs she has written especially for the musical, Dolly also features a book by Parton and Emmy winner Maria S. Schlatter, direction by Tony winner Bartlett Sher, and choreography by Emmy winner Mandy Moore. Read all the reviews.

Photo: First Look at DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by Team BWW - Jul 18, 2025

The first production photo from global icon Dolly Parton’s brand new musical, Dolly: A True Original Musical, has just been released — and it’s giving rhinestones, heart, and pure Nashville sparkle! The world premiere bows with a sold-out first preview at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University — right in Dolly’s hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.

John Behlmann and More Complete the Cast of DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025

The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere of Dolly: A True Original Musical ahead of the show’s first preview. See who is starring and learn more!

Beth Malone and More Join DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025

Dolly Parton has announced additional casting, the music team, and the design team for the upcoming world premiere of Dolly: A True Original Musical as rehearsals commence in Parton’s hometown of Nashville, TN. 

Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis, and Quinn Titcomb to Star as Dolly Parton in New Muscal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025

Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis, and Quinn Titcomb will each play music icon Dolly Parton at different stages of her life in this summer’s world premiere of Dolly: An Original Musical in Nashville, TN. Learn more!

DOLLY: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL Reveals Results of 'Search For Dolly' Casting Call
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Dolly Parton’s new musical, Dolly: An Original Musical, has revealed that out of the thousands of entrants in the “Search for Dolly” Casting Call, 15 people have been invited to attend in-person auditions to be held in New York City. Learn more!

DOLLY: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL to Debut with Trio of 'Dollys' Portraying Iconic Moments in Dolly Parton's Life
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

New details have emerged for the forthcoming bio-musical chronicling the life and career of country music icon, Dolly Parton.

DOLLY: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL Will Get Pre-Broadway Run in Nashville
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 28, 2025

Music legend Dolly Parton took the stage at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Belmont University to announce that her new musical, Dolly: An Original Musical will have its world premiere there in summer 2025.

Video: Dolly Parton Launches Search For Star of Her New Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 5, 2024

Dolly: An Original Musical has launched a national casting search “The Search for Dolly,” which will give those chosen a chance to travel to New York to formally audition for a role in the new musical. We have all of the details on how to submit! Watch Dolly in the video here!

Bartlett Sher Will Direct Broadway-Bound Dolly Parton Musical HELLO, I'M DOLLY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024

Tony Award-winning Bartlett Sher is set to direct the recently announced Hello, I’m Dolly, a new musical inspired by the life and career of Dolly Parton. Learn more about the Broadway-bound musical here!

Broadway Buying Guide: June 24, 2024- CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Pounces to the Top
by Team BWW - Jun 24, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, June 24, 2024.

Broadway Buying Guide: June 17, 2024- Get Tickets to Tony-Winning Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 17, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, June 17, 2024.

Dolly Parton's HELLO, I'M DOLLY Coming To Broadway in 2026
by Joshua Wright - Jun 6, 2024

Beloved icon Dolly Parton announced from the stage of the CMA Fest in Nashville, that she will partner with ATG Productions to bring a new musical inspired by her life and trailblazing career titled Hello, I’m Dolly to Broadway in 2026. 

Kerry Butler Plays Dolly Parton in Reading of Broadway-Aimed Musical Based on Her Life
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 28, 2023

According to a post on Kerry Butler's Instagram account, Butler says she recently played Dolly Parton in a reading of a musical based on her life and shared a photo of herself and the music legend after the performance.

VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for DOLLY PARTON'S CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE, Starring Christine Baranski
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 22, 2020

A rich and nasty woman, Regina Fuller, returns to her small hometown after her father’s death to evict everyone and sell the land to a mall developer - right before Christmas.

Bid to Meet Ansel Elgort & Support Ardea Arts' BOUNCE THE BASKETBALL OPERA
by Movies News Desk - Oct 16, 2017

Ardea Arts is participating in Charitybuzz's fall Hollywood Auction campaign with the lot: 'Meet Ansel Elgort and Visit the Set of his Next Film.'

Review �" JUDGMENT DAY an Apocalypse of Laughter
by Michael Dale - Sep 12, 2013

Donald Corren hilariously plays eight characters in Maria S. Schlatter's very funny look at the predicted end of the world.

Donald Corren Stars in JUDGMENT DAY Premiere at FringeNYC, Now thru 8/24
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2013

RareMedia Productions has announced the world premiere of Judgment Day, a new comedy by Maria S. Schlatter, starring Donald Corren (Souvenir, Old Jews Telling Jokes) whom The New York Times calls 'a chameleonic wonder' as part of this summer's New York International Fringe Festival. Performances begin tonight, August 9th (playing through August 25th) at The Players Theatre (115 MacDougal Street). Michael Schwartz directs.

Donald Corren to Star in JUDGMENT DAY Premiere at FringeNYC, Aug 9-24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2013

RareMedia Productions has announced the world premiere of Judgment Day, a new comedy by Maria S. Schlatter, starring Donald Corren (Souvenir, Old Jews Telling Jokes) whom The New York Times calls 'a chameleonic wonder' as part of this summer's New York International Fringe Festival. Performances begin August 9th (playing through August 25th) at The Players Theatre (115 MacDougal Street). Michael Schwartz directs.