Dolly Parton’s new Broadway stage musical, “Dolly: A True Original Musical,” will be staged at the St. James Theatre. The production features new music as well as classic Dolly Parton songs, and it is built around her life and career. According to announcements from Parton and the production team, the show begins previews on Broadway on Monday, December 7, with an official opening set for January 19, 2027. The opening date is timed to coincide with Parton’s 81st birthday. The New York Times reports the musical will begin performances in December, aligning with the later cited preview start date. Deadline similarly details both the preview and opening schedule, including the connection to Parton’s milestone birthday. Both outlets also characterize the musical as celebrating Parton and presenting it through music and storytelling drawn from her public persona and work. Additional production details beyond these scheduling and venue announcements were not included in the provided excerpts.