Dolly Parton is interested in organizing a lookalike contest for a specific reason. She is looking for someone who closely resembles her, regardless of the era in her career, as she plans to potentially cast this person in a Broadway musical based on her life.
Yes, it is true. Parton is currently working on transforming her life story into a musical, as she disclosed to People magazine.
She expresses that going to Broadway and having her show premiere there has always been a significant goal for her. She wants to make sure that she accomplishes this goal while she is still alive and able to be actively involved in it.
In this manner, she will have the opportunity to make artistic choices, such as the unconventional decision to invite individuals from various backgrounds to audition for the role of Dolly, rather than solely considering those with extensive experience in musical theater.
Parton suggests that she could potentially lead a competition called "Finding Dolly," which would aim to discover talented individuals to portray three different versions of the main character. These three versions include a younger Dolly, a Dolly in her earlier years, and an older Dolly. Parton shares this idea to explore a wide range of talent for each variation of the character.
"We will be conducting auditions and exploring various methods to discover these individuals. I believe this process will also be enjoyable for the audience," Parton elaborates. "The exciting part is that you never know where we might come across them. It could be someone who has never stepped foot on a stage or someone who has only performed in a small local theater. Our search for these talents will be an enjoyable aspect of this endeavor, I believe."
Parton has mentioned the possibility of a musical about her life before, making references to it in various interviews. In her recent conversation with People, she expressed her desire to have the show ready by "late '25."
Dolly Parton, a renowned country music icon, has a number of career aspirations that she is currently striving to achieve. In an interview with Taste of Country in January, Parton expressed her desire to establish her own television network in the near future.
Here are 30 pictures showcasing a young Dolly Parton. These photos are credited to Evan Paul.
Dolly Parton takes the stage wearing a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading outfit for her performance. The credit for the gallery of photos goes to Billy Dukes.
Dolly Parton takes the stage dressed in a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading outfit. Credit for the gallery goes to Billy Dukes.
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