Dolly Parton is interested in organizing a lookalike contest for individuals who closely resemble her, regardless of the specific time period of her career. The reason behind this is that the renowned country singer is considering selecting someone for a role in a Broadway production that tells the story of her life.
Yes, it is true. Parton is currently working on transforming her life story into a musical, as she shared with People magazine.
She expresses that going to Broadway and having her own show there has been a significant goal for her for a long time. She wants to ensure that she accomplishes this goal while she is still active and able to participate in it.
In this manner, she will have the opportunity to make artistic choices, which includes the unconventional decision to allow individuals from various backgrounds to audition for the role of Dolly, rather than just those who have extensive experience in musical theater.
Parton mentions that she might take charge of a competition called "Finding Dolly," which aims to discover talented individuals to portray three different versions of the main character. These versions include a young Dolly, a Dolly from her earlier years, and an older Dolly.
"We will be conducting auditions and exploring various avenues to discover talented individuals. I believe this process will also be enjoyable for people," Parton explains. "You never know where you might come across them. They could be individuals who have never set foot on a stage or have only performed in local theaters. However, our search for these individuals will be an exciting part of the experience, in my opinion."
Dolly Parton has mentioned the idea of a musical based on her life before, mentioning it sporadically in interviews. According to her recent discussion with People, the singer aims to have the show ready by "late '25."
The famous country singer has multiple career aspirations that she is actively pursuing. In a previous interview with Taste of Country, Parton expressed her desire to establish her own television network in the near future.
There are 30 pictures showcasing a young Dolly Parton in this photo gallery. The credit for this
Country music legend Dolly Parton takes the stage wearing a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading uniform. Image credit goes to Billy Dukes.
Dolly Parton graces the stage donning a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading attire for her performance. The gallery credit for capturing this moment goes to Billy Dukes.
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