Newport woman among finalists to play Dolly Parton in her Broadway musical

Newport woman among finalists to play Dolly Parton in her Broadway musical

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Newport woman may get to take on the role of Dolly Parton in the Broadway musical telling Parton's life story.  “Dolly: An Original Musical” is slated to debut in Nashville this summer ahead of it's Broadway debut in 2026. On Friday, Parton introduced the 15 performers who have been invited to audition in New York City for the roll of Dolly. Tasha Lefler, who lives in Newport, was one of the finalists. In her audition…

DOLLY: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL Reveals Results of 'Search For Dolly' Casting Call

Dolly Parton’s new musical, Dolly: An Original Musical, has revealed that out of the thousands of entrants in the “Search for Dolly” Casting Call, 15 people have been invited to attend in-person auditions to be held in New York City. Learn more!