Dolly Parton News

Discover the newly announced cast for the Steel Beam Theatre's Chicagoland production of STEEL MAGNOLIAS.

Olney Theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring the world premiere of Little Miss Perfect and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Featuring an incredible cast of talented performers and a wide range of musical styles, from pop to Golden Age Broadway to contemporary musical theatre (and everything in between) this memorable evening will be hosted by Actor Therapy‘s Managing Director Mathieu Whitman (he/him) with musical director Jason Wetzel (he/him) at the piano.

Catch the latest performances by Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch at Bemelmans Bar.

Dolly Parton’s reimagined version of her friend and fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Tom Petty’s “Southern Accents,” from the forthcoming Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, is out today.

Lawrence Walker will present a developmental reading of Fusong, a new musical with book and lyrics by Christine Toy Johnson and music by Cecilia Lin. Based on the novel, The Lost Daughter of Happiness, by acclaimed Chinese novelist and screenwriter Geling Yan, Fusong is directed and conceived by Gabriel Barre.

Get a glimpse into Harmony, Tennessee via the build shop at Hale Center Theatre in this all new video! The team of skilled artisans have been working hard to bring May We All to life.

Matthew Mayfield, the acclaimed singer-songwriter from Birmingham, Alabama, has announced the release of his highly anticipated album, PRIZEFIGHTER out on May 17, with pre-orders available now.

La producción iniciará sus funciones previas el viernes 3 de mayo y estrenará el jueves 9 de mayo en el icónico escenario de la Gran Manzana.

Repertorio Español has announced the cast and creative team of La llamada, written by acclaimed Spanish playwriters Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo-the same creators of the hit series Veneno on HBO and Paquita Salas on Netflix.

Everybody wants - or has wanted - to be a pirate. Sail a ship on the open sea. Do what you want. Live dangerously. Have adventure. Be the rebel you’ve always needed to be. Jay Bowser has certainly wanted it, and thanks to his daughter showing the singer and musician how musical theater works, he was inspired to give us a story of it.

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Comedy Works has announced that Bobby Collins will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark.

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS presented The 24 Hour Plays: Los Angeles on Monday March 18, 2024 at The Hudson Theaters. The event featured distinguished artists from the Los Angeles entertainment community coming together for one night only to create, rehearse, and perform six new plays. See photos from the show!

Brian Falduto has released a spirited cover of Dolly Parton's hit, WHY'D YOU COME IN HERE LOOKIN' LIKE THAT.

54 Below is known for its seemingly endless variety of themes as happy reasons to group songs from musical theatre. Here's another, looking at some shows that came to the Marquis, starting in 1986. There were over 30 musicals that played the Marquis Theatre, and nine were revisited with songs and stories at 54 Below.

Emerging artist LIL’ SKINNY has released his new single, 'I GOT YOU COVERED', an energetic party anthem with a vibrant 90's southern rock vibe.

For the first time since the show premiered on Broadway in 2021, the musical Diana has returned to the stage.  This time in a brand new staging at Frederick's Way Off Broadway as part of the theatre's 30th Anniversary Season. 

Rising Cosmic-Americana singer-songwriter Cassandra Lewis unveils her latest track, 'Lost in a Dream'. Discover the captivating blend of genres and soulful melodies in Lewis's new release. Co-written by Cassandra and Natalie Hemby, “Lost In A Dream” is like pulling back the curtain in The Wizard of Oz.

Brian D. Kennedy is the acclaimed author of 'A Little Bit Country' and 'My Fair Brady.' Originally from Minnesota, he currently resides in New York City with his husband and their remarkably photogenic dog. When he's not writing, you can find him passionately engaged in his work at an LGBTQ nonprofit or indulging his fascination with all things Dolly Parton.