Dolly Parton is interested in organizing a lookalike contest, and there is a specific reason behind it. If you happen to resemble Dolly Parton, whether it's from any phase of her career, she could potentially consider choosing you for a role in a Broadway musical that depicts her life.
Yes, it is true. Parton is currently working on transforming her life story into a musical, as she disclosed to People magazine.
The idea of performing on Broadway and debuting my show there has always been a significant goal for me. It's something I have been thinking about and striving towards for a long time. Making sure that I achieve this goal while I am still active and able to be part of the process is extremely important to me.
In this manner, she will have the opportunity to make artistic choices, which includes the unconventional decision to allow people from diverse backgrounds to audition for the role of Dolly, regardless of their previous experience in musical theater.
Parton mentions that she might lead a competition called "Finding Dolly," where they will search for talented individuals to portray three different versions of the main character. They are looking for someone to play "little Dolly," another person to portray Dolly in her earlier years, and finally, an individual who can depict an older version of Dolly.
"We will be conducting auditions and exploring various avenues to discover new talent. I believe this process will also be enjoyable for people," Parton explains. "You never know where you might come across these individuals. They could be completely new to performing or may have only participated in small local productions. However, our search for them will undoubtedly add to the excitement."
Parton has mentioned the concept of a musical based on her life on previous occasions. In her recent interview with People, she expressed her desire to have the show produced by the end of 2025.
Dolly Parton, the country music icon, has various career aspirations that she is actively pursuing. In a previous interview with Taste of Country, Parton shared her desire to establish her own TV network in the near future.
Here are 30 pictures showcasing a young Dolly Parton. The credit for this gallery goes to Evan
Dolly Parton takes the stage wearing a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading outfit, as captured by photographer Billy Dukes.
Dolly Parton takes the stage wearing a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading costume. The gallery credit is given to Billy Dukes.
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