Before Dolly Parton takes her life story to Broadway, she's making a pit stop in Music City. Driving the news: Parton's "Dolly: An Original Musical" will have its world premiere this summer at Belmont University's Fisher Center for the Performing Arts.

Before it heads to Broadway, Dolly Parton’s musical will debut in Music City. Parton wrote the music and lyrics for 'Dolly,' which includes songs from her catalog and new numbers.

Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Dolly Parton 's new musical is set to premiere in Nashville ahead of its 2026 Broadway run. The 79-year-old country music icon announced Tuesday that her show, Dolly: An Original Musical, will begin previews July 18 at Belmont University's Fisher Center for the Performing Arts.