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‘Dolly A True Original Musical’ forged

To be sure you’re accustomed to the gamers, listed below are shortened variations of the official bios for the six leads of ‘Dolly A True Original Musical’ courtesy of the present’s web site.

Katie Rose Clarke (Dolly Parton) most lately starred as Beth within the Tony Award-winning revival of ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ for director Maria Friedman and reverse Jonathan Groff on Broadway, following a run on the New York Theatre Workshop. Finest identified for her position as Glinda within the Broadway manufacturing of ‘Wicked,’ she additionally starred within the position within the musical’s first nationwide touring firm.

Carrie St. Louis (Dolly Parton) was final seen opening the Lucille Lortel Award-winning Off-Broadway hit ‘Titanique’ on the Daryl Roth Theater as Rose DeWitt-Bukater. Beforehand, she was the ultimate “Lauren” on Broadway within the Tony Award-winning musical ‘Kinky Boots.’ She is greatest identified for her portrayal of Glinda in ‘Wicked’ on Broadway and within the nationwide touring firm.

Quinn Titcomb (younger Dolly Parton) made her skilled appearing debut at simply 5 years outdated as Lulu within the Broadway nationwide tour of ‘Waitress.’ Her favourite credit embody the Broadway nationwide excursions of ‘Les Miserables,’ ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas,’ and ‘Sound of Music.’ Quinn will also be seen on display screen in Searchlight Photos’ “Theater Camp,” starring alongside Ben Platt.

John Behlmann (Carl Dean) simply completed taking part in ‘Jerry’ within the new Broadway musical ‘Smash.’ Earlier than that, he acquired a Grammy nomination starring as con man ‘Gordy Jackson’ within the Tony-nominated Broadway musical comedy ‘Shucked.’ Behlmann additionally bought an Outer Critics nomination for creating the position of dim-witted beefcake ‘Max’ within the Tony-winning musical ‘Tootsie.’ On digicam, he’s appeared in motion pictures directed by Martin Scorsese, Sam Mendes, and Greg Mottola.

John Zdrojeski (Porter Wagoner) carried out in ‘The Great Gatsby’ on Broadway. He’s additionally appeared within the TV sequence “Evil,” “Billions,” “The Code,” and “Madam Secretary.” His newest assortment of unique music, “Nor’easter III,” is the ultimate installment in a trilogy of EPs he’s launched over the course of the final yr. It will likely be obtainable on all streaming companies on August 15.

Jacob Fishel (Sandy Gallin) debuted on Broadway as Motel, the tailor, in David Leveaux’s revival of ‘Fiddler on the Roof,’ and returned to The Nice White Manner within the unique forged of ‘Paradise Square,’ taking part in Milton Moore (aka Stephen Foster). On display screen, Jacob’s tv work contains “Elementary,” “Cold Case,” “Medium,” “Without a Trace” and “Numb3rs.”

Dolly Parton musical look

Earlier than the curtains opened on the primary night time of previews, the 79-year-old inspiration for the musical took the stage with director Bartlett Sher.

As anticipated, the gang erupted.

Parton then proceeded to regale the viewers with this humorous anecdote:

“We’ve had a good time. We’ve had so many fantastic folks that have labored on this present, and I believe you’re gonna love all people’s half as a result of they’ve labored so arduous. However you already know, this has been my dream for a very long time. what’s humorous, again in 1964, once I was a senior in highschool, did I inform you this story?

Effectively, my highschool class, we went to New York to the World’s Honest. And that was the yr that each taxi cab in New York stated, ‘Hello, Dolly.’ That’s when the musical ‘Hello, Dolly’ was there, and I assumed, wow. I can’t wait to see my identify on a taxi cab once more… I would like you to know that we’re so completely happy that we get to do that in my hometown right here in Nashville…”

She concluded her charming speech by telling the gang to not sing alongside to the songs they know and love.

“This ain’t no hootenanny!” she added. “This is a Broadway musical. Have a great time, you know I love you, appreciate you.”

Large Nashville live shows 2025

Can’t make it to see ‘Dolly’ reside on stage?

In that case, we really feel your ache.

Nevertheless, there will probably be different can’t-miss reveals coming to the Athens of the South subsequent few months. Listed here are simply 5 of our favorites that you just must circle in your calendars.

• Katy Perry (Aug. 19)

• Benson Boone (Sept. 9)

• Tate McRae (Sept. 11)

• Lainey Wilson (Oct. 2)

• Keith City (Oct. 17)

Who else is out and about? Check out this checklist of all the most important nation artists on tour in 2025 to search out the present for you.

This text was written by Matt Levy, New York Put up reside occasions reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the newest tour bulletins out of your favourite musical artists and comedians, in addition to Broadway openings, sporting occasions and extra reside reveals – and finds nice ticket costs on-line. Since he began his tenure on the Put up in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen live performance and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to call just a few. Please notice that offers can expire, and all costs are topic to vary