Dolly Parton is interested in organizing a lookalike contest for a specific reason. If you happen to look very similar to Dolly Parton, regardless of which period of her career, she might consider casting you in a Broadway production that tells the story of her life.
Yes, it is true. Parton is currently working on turning her life story into a musical, as she disclosed to People magazine.
She expresses that performing on Broadway and debuting her own show there has been a significant aspiration for her for a long time. She emphasizes that achieving this goal is of utmost importance to her, and she wants to ensure that she accomplishes it while she is still alive and able to actively participate in it.
By doing so, she will have the opportunity to make artistic choices, such as the unconventional decision to extend the casting process to individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, rather than limiting it to those with a strong background in musical theater.
Parton suggests that she might also be leading a competition called "Discovering Dolly," which aims to find talented individuals to portray three different versions of the main character. These versions include a younger Dolly, Dolly during her earlier years, and an older Dolly.
"We will be conducting auditions and exploring various avenues to discover new talents," Parton explains. "I believe this process will be enjoyable for everyone involved. It's exciting because you never know where these individuals may come from. They could be completely new to performing or perhaps have experience in small community theaters. Our quest to find them will be an exhilarating and enjoyable part of the journey."
This is not the first instance where Parton has mentioned the possibility of a musical centered around her life. She has mentioned it in a few interviews before. Parton expressed her desire to have the show ready by "late '25," as per her recent discussion with People magazine.
Dolly Parton, the renowned country singer, has multiple career aspirations that she is actively pursuing. One of her dreams is to establish her own television network, as she mentioned in an interview with Taste of Country in January of last year. She is determined to make this vision a reality in the near future.
There are 30 pictures showcasing a young Dolly Parton in this gallery, with credit given to Evan
Dolly Parton takes the stage dressed in a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading outfit, captivating the audience with her performance. The credit for the gallery goes to Billy Dukes
Dolly Parton takes the stage dressed in a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading outfit. The credit for the gallery goes to Billy Dukes.
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