Dolly Parton is interested in organizing a lookalike contest for a specific reason. If you happen to closely resemble Dolly Parton, regardless of which phase of her career, she might consider selecting you to be a part of a Broadway musical based on her life.
Yes, it is true. Parton is currently in the process of transforming her life story into a musical, as she recently shared with People magazine.
She expresses that performing on Broadway and having her own show there has always been a significant goal for her. It is something she has been thinking about and wanting to accomplish for a long time. Ensuring that she achieves this goal while she is alive and able to actively participate in it is of utmost importance to her.
By doing this, she will have the opportunity to make artistic choices, such as the unconventional decision to allow individuals from various backgrounds to audition for the role of Dolly. This extends beyond individuals who only have extensive experience in musical theater.
Parton reveals that she might have a role in organizing a contest called "Finding Dolly," which aims to find actors for 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 using various methods. I believe this process will also be enjoyable for people," adds Parton. "You never know where you might discover them. They might not have any prior experience on stage or perhaps they have performed in a local theater. Nevertheless, we will actively search for them, and I believe this will add to the excitement."
Parton has mentioned the possibility of a musical about her life on previous occasions. In her recent interview with People, she expressed her desire to have the show ready by the end of 2025.
The country music icon has multiple career aspirations that she is actively pursuing. Last year, Parton shared with Taste of Country her desire to establish her own television network in the near future.
There are 30 pictures showcasing a young Dolly Parton, with credit given to Evan Paul for cur
Dolly Parton takes the stage dressed in a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading outfit, captivating the audience with her performance. The gallery credit goes to Billy Dukes.
Dolly Parton takes the stage wearing a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading outfit. Image courtesy of Billy Dukes.
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