Dolly Parton’s Broadway dream WILL come true despite star’s death as musical is set to open on her 81st birthday

DOLLY Parton’s Broadway dream will be realised later this year when her autobiographical musical arrives on stage in New York. Dolly: A True Original Musical, which was written and produced by Dolly, is committed to honoring the music legend’s memory following her death from cancer, aged 80. Dolly Parton Broadway show will go ahead as planned this December despite her death Credit: Instagram/dollyparton Dolly was excited to see the story of her life told on stage in New York Credit: Instagram/dollyparton The show’s producers put out a statement last night, which read: “As was Dolly’s wish, the Broadway production of Dolly: A True Original Musical will begin previews December 7 at the St. James Theatre in New York City.“ The show debuted in Nashville last summer and was a sell-out hit. Once the previews are complete, it will launch properly on January 19, coinciding with what would have been Dolly’s 81st birthday. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! Country queen Dolly spoke enthusiastically about the show’s transition to Broadway just last month. She said: “Now, this isn’t about a story about sparkle and shine on the outside. READ MORE ON DOLLY PARTON “It’s about where I really come from, what I’ve lived, what I’ve lost, what I’ve loved and how I’ve found my way and told it in my own words and through the music that’s been part of me every step of the journey. “Now, the musical has some of my big hits plus a lot of brand new songs that I’ve written just for the show. This really is a dream come true…and I can’t wait to share it with all of you!” The cast for the show, which is choreographed by Mandy Moore, has yet to be revealed. Three talented actress’s took on the role of Dolly during the Nashville run: Katie Rose Clarke, Quinn Titcomb and Carrie St. Louis. Dolly’s death at a Nashville hospital was announced yesterday by her nephew and head of security, Bryan Seaver, in a video shared on her official Instagram account. Most read in Showbiz He told her fans: “This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality.” He went on to say: “Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by Carl [late husband], her parents and countless others who have watched her and longed to meet her in the heavens.” TMZ reported that she was admitted on Friday suffering from kidney and autoimmune problems. Comment now