Parton

Dolly Parton's hand-picked cast for Broadway's 'Dolly: A True Original Musical' has been announced. Katie Rose Clark, Carrie St. John and Norah Nunes will play Dolly at various stages of her life, with John Behlmann as her husband Carl Dean and Gabriel Ebert as Porter Wagoner. Fans of the country legend are discussing the casting choices ahead of the show's official opening.

The Sierra Theatre in Jefferson, Iowa, is taking part in a fundraiser benefiting Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, the program that mails free books to young children. Local outlet Raccoon Valley Radio reported the theatre's participation, drawing attention to community efforts to support childhood literacy in Greene County and encourage residents to attend and donate.

A musical based on Dolly Parton's life and songs is coming to Broadway. The show will feature the country star's story told through her catalog of hits, adding to a string of jukebox musicals built around famous musicians. Fans and theatre watchers are reacting to news that the beloved singer-songwriter will get the Broadway treatment.

A book drive is being organized during 'The Dolly Show' at the Brown County Music Center in Indiana. Attendees are encouraged to bring book donations to the performance, tying the tribute show to a local literacy effort. Details on the benefiting organization and collection goals have not been widely reported.