Dolly Parton's Broadway musical still set to open on what would have been her 81st birthday

The country legend was only a Tony Award away from elite EGOT status

Dolly Parton’s “Dolly: A True Original Musical” will open on Broadway “as was Dolly’s wish.” The news follows the death of the country music superstar on Tuesday. In a statement to Variety, the producers confirmed, “As was Dolly’s wish, the Broadway production of ‘Dolly: A True Original Musical’ will begin previews Dec

Opening night is scheduled for Jan. 19, 2027, which would've been the "I Will Always Love You" singer's 81st birthday.

Parton was a producer and co-writer on 'Dolly: A True Original Musical,' which features her well-known songs as well as new numbers written for the project.

Dolly: A True Original Musical, the upcoming Broadway production that will now serve as the late superstar’s final passion project, will begin previews in December for a January 19 opening as planned. In a statement to Deadline, the show’s producers said, “As was Dolly’s wish, the Broadway production of Dolly: A True O