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DOLLY: A True Original Musical

First Preview: Dec 7, 2026
Opening Date: Jan 19, 2027
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DOLLY: A True Original Musical

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Playing @
St James Theatre
246 West 44th Street, New York City, NY 10036
DOLLY: A True Original Musical is the story only Dolly Parton could tell, in her own words and through the songs that shaped her life. From the top of the Smoky Mountains to the top of the world, DOLLY captures how she dreamed, dared, stumbled, and soared.

Featuring beloved hits including “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “9 to 5,” along with new music written by Dolly for the show, and directed by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher with a book by Dolly Parton and Maria S. Schlatter, DOLLY: A True Original Musical takes you inside her life in the spotlight and the music that carried her there.
BroadwayMusical

Music
  • Dolly Parton

Lyrics
  • Dolly Parton

Book
  • Dolly Parton
  • Maria S. Schlatter

Director
  • Bartlett Sher

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Accessibility

  • Box Office

    Outer lobby. Counter 42".
  • Parking

    Valet parking garage: 1st garage: South side of 44th St. between 6th & 7th Aves. Vertical clearance: 105". 2nd garage: East of Shubert Alley, on north side of 44th St. between Broadway & 8th Ave. No vans.
  • Curb Ramps

    (3" lip) NW corner of 44th St. & Broadway; (2.5" lip) SE corner of 44th St. & Broadway; (3.5” lip) SW corner of 44th St. & Broadway.
  • Restroom

    There is a wheelchair accessible unisex restroom located on the main level. Stall 34". Clear space 40" x 60".Commode 18".
  • Seating

    Wheelchair-accessible seating on the Orchestra level of the theatre for all performances for patrons who use wheelchairs and their companions. There are no steps leading into the Orchestra level of the theatre from the sidewalk. There are steps to access seating on other levels of the theatre.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    There are no elevators or escalators at this theatre.
  • Telephone

    None on premises
  • Entrance

    Double doors in series: 1st set (each 27.5", heavy) to outer lobby; 2nd set (each 28", heavy) to inner lobby; 3rd set (each 29.5", heavy) to orchestra.
  • Visual Assistance

    Low vision seats available for purchase in person, online or over the phone
  • Water Fountain

    None available.
  • Assisted Listening System

    Reservations are not necessary. Drivers license or ID with printed address required as a deposit. Please call: (212) 582-7678 to reserve in advance.
  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair seating available. Theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible. There are no steps to designated wheelchair seating locations. Wheelchair seating is in the orchestra only.
  • Folding Armrests

    Seats with folding armrests plus a companion seat available for purchase in person, online, or over the phone.
  • Translation

    Subtitled language translations available in Spanish, Portuguese,Japanese, Korean & Chinese for $5 on the GalaPro app. For more information, go to https://www.galapro.com/

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