AMC Theatres Bringing Back Dolly Parton Films After Her Death
- On Friday, Aug. 28, AMC Theatres began screening two Dolly Parton films across approximately 200 locations in the United States to honor the late musician, who passed away Tuesday at age 80.
- The retrospective features 1989's Steel Magnolias and 1982's The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, both scheduled through Wednesday, Sept. 2, in participating theaters nationwide.
- Steel Magnolias grossed $86.4M domestic, while The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas opened to $11.8M in 1982. Participating theaters offer daily matinee screenings at AMC Fan Faves value pricing.
- Multiple Chicago-area locations will participate, including AMC River East 21 and Village Crossing 16. Showtimes and ticket information are available through the AMC mobile app and website.
- Parton was nominated for two original song Oscars, including 1981's 9 to 5 and 2006's Travelin' Thru. Millions remembered the country star following her death, honoring a career that touched generations.
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These Dolly Parton films are headed back to theaters
AMC Theaters is giving Dolly Parton a special farewell. The chain is bringing back two of the Queen of Country's most successful films to the silver screen. Those movies are 1989's "Steel Magnolias" and 1982's "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." AMC's CEO, Adam Aron, made the announcement on X on Thursday afternoon. The films will [...]
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Dolly Parton’s ‘Steel Magnolias,’ ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ returning to theaters
If you're looking to find a way to pay tribute to Dolly Parton this weekend, movie theaters are bringing back two of her classic films. Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas will be returning to about 200 AMC Theatre locations nationwide starting [...]
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Dolly Parton's 'Steel Magnolias,' 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' returning to theaters
‘Steel Magnolias’ actresses Julia Roberts, Sally Field, Shirley MacClaine, Dolly Parton, and Daryl Hannah pose for a portrait in October 1989 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Aaron Rapoport/Corbis/Getty Images) If you’re looking to find a way to pay tribute to Dolly Parton this weekend, movie theaters are bringing back two of her classic films. Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas will be returning to about 200 AMC Theatr…
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