Movie theaters to screen special presentations of Dolly Parton films in her honor
- 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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Dolly Parton Big Screen Retrospective Being Held At AMC Theatres
Following the passing of 2x Oscar nominee and 11x Grammy winner, Dolly Parton, AMC Theatres will be holding a retrospective of the multihyphenate with two of her movies, 1989’s Steel Magnolias and 1982’s The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The cinematic homage will be begin on Friday, Aug. 28 and go through Wednesday, Sept. 2. AMC will present the pics at approximately 200 locations across the United States, including AMC theatres throughou…
AMC Theatres Sets Dolly Parton Retrospective With ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’
In honor of country music icon Dolly Parton, AMC Theatres will screen "Steel Magnolias" and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" beginning Aug. 28.
Dolly Parton Tribute: AMC Theatres Bringing Back ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,’ ‘Steel Magnolias’ to Honor Late Icon
AMC Theatres is bidding farewell to one of the queens of country music. The exhibition giant will screen two of Dolly Parton’s most famous films, “Steel Magnolias” and “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” to honor the late singer, songwriter, and actress, who died this week at the age of 80. AMC said it will screen the films in approximately 200 locations across the U.S. beginning on Friday, Aug. 28 and continuing through Wednesday, Sept. 2. T…
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