Dolly Parton News

Stray Dog Theatre is set to stage the musical 9 TO 5 in Saint Louis, Missouri, starting March 1, 2026. This production, based on the popular film, highlights themes of friendship, female empowerment, and revenge through a comedic lens. The show promises to deliver an engaging experience with its dynamic narrative and memorable musical numbers. It will be performed at Stray Dog Theatre's venue, offering local audiences a chance to enjoy this empowering story.

Kean University will present AMERICANA WOMEN, a celebration of influential country and folk music artists, showcasing their significant contributions to the genre. The event, set to take place at the university's prestigious venue, will feature performances and tributes to the legendary queens of country and folk. This special occasion aims to highlight the enduring impact of these artists on the music industry and culture.

The Grand Theatre has announced its upcoming 2026/27 Season “All in Grand Time” – including four plays, two musicals, five symphonic rock concerts, and a new live comedy series.

Just In Time on Broadway will welcome some new stars this spring! It was announced this morning that Tony and Grammy Award winner Debbie Gravitte will join the cast as Polly beginning Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with Carrie St. Louis joining in the role of Sandra Dee beginning Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

The Academy of Country Music (ACM) has announced that CEO Damon Whiteside plans to depart in June 2026, after driving six-and-a-half years of impact, growth, and achievement that have set the Academy up for a bright and promising future as one of the leading Country Music organizations.

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 

The Soraya will continue its Music Knows No Borders series in March with performances by Tigran Hamasyan, Villalobos Brothers with Edna Vazquez, and Quinteto Astor Piazzolla.

Laura Bell Bundy – who brings “Songs & Stories with Laura Bell Bundy” to Foxborough’s Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center on February 22 – has been a performer since she was just nine years old and made her stage debut in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.

TheaterWorksUSA will present THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM at the MAC, offering a theatrical journey through space for family audiences.

Following its debut at the Tribeca Festival, the feature-length documentary Linda Perry: Let It Die Here will launch a global theatrical rollout beginning this May from Mercury Studios and Evan Saxon Productions.

Film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu will join the Broadway company as Nick Carraway after playing the role in the West End production last year. Bleu joins the company with Broadway favorite John Behlmann

WELCOME TO WANDSWORTH will present its finale, THE BEAT GOES ON, at Battersea Power Station, offering a memorable evening of entertainment.

SIX the Musical added some new jewels to its crown tonight with the debuts of Dylan Mulvaney and Grammy Award winner Abigail Barlow. Check out video from inside the theatre as the new queens take the throne!

Algonquin Arts Theatre will present 9 to 5: The Musical, based on the iconic film and featuring an unforgettable score by the legendary Dolly Parton. This comedy follows three bold women as they team up to turn the tables on their tyrannical boss

DIVA OF THE DECADES will tour the UK this year, featuring a lineup of songs by legendary music Divas. The show stars Shelley-Davina and includes dynamic performances and choreography set to hits from Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, and more.

Belgrade Theatre Coventry has announced further details of shows coming up in 2026, with tickets on sale to members now and general sale from Monday 16 February.

Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will join forces with her mother, Linda Benanti, for a special performance of MOTHERS KNOW BEST at Westport Country Playhouse on February 28.

Oliver Ames High School's Music Department will present 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL in Easton, MA, featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. The show is directed by Olivia Lancellotta and choreographed by Ryley McNeeley.

The UK tour of 9 To 5 The Musical, the ultimate feel-good musical comedy, has been extended and will now run until September 2026.

This summer, Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony joins the Nashville Symphony for a multi-week limited series celebrating the Summer of Dolly Parton.