Dolly Parton News

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Melissa Manchester will celebrate her remarkable 50-year career in show business with a dazzling, all-new show titled “50 Threads: An Artist’s Journey” at 54 Below in New York City.

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center's 2025-26 Season of Dance is set to include World Premieres by New Jersey Ballet, New Jersey Debut of Tango After Dark, and more. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Gretna Theatre will kick off its 2025 summer season with THE SEEKER: A Dolly Parton Tribute Concert, running June 5 through June 8. Created by Dan Kazemi and Michael Philip O'Brien, this original concert event pays joyful tribute to one of America's most beloved icons: Dolly Parton.

Fancy (the cult camp character based on the song 'Fancy' by Bobbie Gentry and made famous by Reba McEntire ) returns to the Hollywood Fringe Theatre Festival. Learn more.

From June 26 to August 3, the San Francisco Symphony's summer season includes three classical programs with violinist Blake Pouliot, Grammy Award-winning ensemble Time for Three, and violin duo TwoSet Violin; two film concerts with the Orchestra playing the scores of How to Train Your Dragon and The Princess Bride live-to-picture; and a program celebrating the movie music of Hans Zimmer.

54 BELOW will welcome back Broadway favorite Christine Ebersole and piano virtuoso Billy Stritch in December. Learn more about the concerts and see how to purchase tickets!

After eight performances and a plethora of incorrect guesses as to the identity of “Pearl,” Gretchen Wilson emerged from the lavish sea-themed costume to hoist the Golden Mask Trophy as the winner of the popular show’s 13th season.

State Theatre New Jersey will present An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee this month. Learn more about the upcoming event and how to get tickets here!

Broadway in Charleston has announced a six-show lineup for the 2025–26 season on Friday. All productions will be held at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia in downtown Charleston.

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has unveiled its 2025 summer conference lineup as well as a formal expansion of its developmental  programming into the fall and winter seasons. Learn more!

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!

The newest musical from Royal City Musical Theatre (RCMT) has clocked in and is ready to work overtime to charm audiences with its humor and inspiring story. From April 25 to May 11, 9 to 5: The Musical will play at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster, BC. This high-energy production brings Dolly Parton’s catchy and infectious score and Patricia Resnick’s witty book to life. Filled with sass and sparkle topped off with a whole lot of soul, 9 to 5 takes audiences on a nostalgic ride. Being an adaptation of the classic 1980 film, 9 to 5 is a story of female empowerment, showing the resilience of women in the face of workplace sexism and inequality. 

Join Grammy Award-winner Judy Collins as she performs her legendary 1967 album Wildflowers in its entirety. Collins is joined by Madeleine Peyroux, who has become one of the most acclaimed jazz singers since she began her illustrious career busking on the busy streets of Paris.  

Belmont University is expanding course and fellowship offerings for its “Dolly U” program, building on the groundbreaking educational partnership with Dolly Parton and CTK Enterprises that launched earlier this year.

Pacific Symphony invites audiences to experience seven fun-filled, high-energy concerts at the 2025-26 Pops Series, underwritten by the Sharon J. and Thomas E. Malloy Family.

On December 2, 2025, Penguin Workshop will publish DOLLY PARTON’S BILLY THE KID DANCES HIS HEART OUT, the third standalone children’s picture book in Parton’s bestselling series featuring French bulldog, her god-dog, Billy the Kid.

 Stacie McDaniel, Executive Director Midwest Trust Center Series, announced the 2025-2026 season offering something for everyone. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

The five-time Tony Award-nominated musical Rock of Ages storms into the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal Park, NJ for a limited two-week run in May. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Now in its tenth year, Simon Friend Entertainment, a respected force in theatre production, has announced its official rebrand to Melting Pot, marking a new chapter in its journey.

Celebrate Pride month with Melissa Young, Nick Sula (music director) and special guest Dan Riley with the historical hit: OUT AND PROUD: A Rainbow Icon Celebration at The Den! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.