Parton, the country music legend and philanthropist who died on Tuesday at age 80, wrote new songs for DOLLY: A True Original Musical, which will also feature classics from her back catalogue, and as per her wishes.
Producers confirmed in a statement: "As was Dolly's wish, the Broadway production of DOLLY: A True Original Musical will begin previews December 7 at the St. James Theatre in New York City with opening set for January 19, 2027, what would have been her 81st birthday."
Fans are unlikely to be surprised by the news because Parton's manager Danny Nozell revealed her team have a "project roadmap" from the Jolene singer, which will keep her legacy alive "for decades to come".
"Dolly worked up until the day she died. She loved seeing her dreams come to life, and loved knowing her work brought people joy," Nozell said.
"Ever the planner, Dolly worked with the team that she handpicked, for the past several years to build a project roadmap that will guide us for decades to come."
As reported by Deadline, the upcoming projects include an avatar show, a musical documentary, a docuseries, a biopic, a scripted series, and an animated series based on Billy the Kid.
Nozell promised to "ensure the many dreams she had yet to fulfil are brought to life".
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