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 phase of her career, she may consider selecting you to play her in a Broadway musical based on her life.
Yes, it is true. Parton is currently working on creating a musical based on her own life, as she disclosed to People magazine.
For many years, she has had a strong desire to go on Broadway and have her show open there. It is a significant goal for her that she wants to accomplish while she is still alive and able to be actively involved in it.
In that manner, she will have the opportunity to take charge of creative choices, one of which is the unconventional decision to allow individuals from diverse backgrounds to audition for the role of Dolly, not solely those with extensive experience in musical theater.
Parton mentioned that she could possibly lead a contest called "Finding Dolly," which aims to find three different versions of the main character. These versions include a younger Dolly, a Dolly from her earlier years, and an older Dolly.
"We will be conducting auditions and searching for talented individuals through various methods," explains Parton. "I believe this process will also be enjoyable for people. It's exciting to think that we can discover hidden talent in unexpected places. Whether they have never performed on stage or have only been involved in local theater, we will actively seek them out. This aspect of the search adds to the excitement and enjoyment of the experience."
Parton has previously mentioned the concept of a musical about her life in interviews on a few occasions. In a recent conversation with People, she expressed her desire to have the show ready for production by the end of 2025.
Dolly Parton, the famous country singer, has several career aspirations that she is actively pursuing. Among them is her desire to create her own television network, which she mentioned in an interview with Taste of Country in January. She is determined to make this dream a reality in the near future.
Here are 30 images showcasing a youthful Dolly Parton. These photos are credited to Evan Paul.
Dolly Parton takes the stage dressed in a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading uniform for her performance. The gallery credit goes to Billy Dukes.
Dolly Parton takes the stage wearing a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading outfit. The credit for the gallery goes to Billy Dukes.
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