Dolly Parton Announces Open Casting Search to Play Her in New Broadway Bio Musical: ‘This Might Big Your Big Moment’

The search for Dolly has commenced!

Dolly: An Original Musical has launched a nationwide casting search, Dolly Parton announced on Thursday, Dec. 5, along with her manager Danny Nozell and ATG Productions. The Broadway show — originally titled Hello, I'm Dolly — will capture moments from the iconic singer's life and career.

In a video posted to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, Parton announced the casting call and explained the auditioning process as clips from all stages of her magnanimous career played.

"I want to give you the chance to help me bring my story to Broadway — and maybe even play me!" Parton said, encouraging everyone to try out for the opportunity.

"This show is a celebration of my music, my life and all the amazing people who've been with me along the way," she continued. “We're looking for talented performers who can capture the spirit of my journey, whether you're an experienced theater professional or an undiscovered gem with that little special something."

The musical is looking for "performers of all ages to portray Parton at different stages of her incredible life," a press release from the show read.

To audition, applicants should record a one-minute video of themselves singing their favorite Parton song and post it to social media with the tag #SearchForDolly. Applicants should must also complete the application form on the musical's site.

The application window will close on Jan. 12, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET, and the Dolly: An Original Musical casting team will review the submissions. The show will then invite any promising applicants to New York City for a formal audition process.

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A Broadway production telling her life story has been Parton's dream, she told PEOPLE in January.

“Right now, I'm working on my life story as a musical, and so going on Broadway and opening my show on Broadway, that's been a biggie [goal] in my mind for many, many years,” she told PEOPLE. “That'd be the one that I want to make certain I get done while I'm still kicking, while I'm around to stay involved in it.”

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The musical's score will contain both classic Parton songs and new numbers she wrote specifically for the show. Parton and Maria S. Schlatter wrote the play's book, and Tony Award winning-Bartlett Sher will direct the show. Jim Carnahan and Carrie Gardner will be the musical's casting directors.

"So, what are you waiting for? This might be your moment to take center stage and step into the spotlight," Parton said with a big smile, adding, "Break a leg!”

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