Dolly Parton musical to open on Broadway

NPR | By Hosts

Published July 8, 2026 at 3:52 AM CDT

Dolly Parton announced to fans on Tuesday that her stage production "Dolly: A True Original Musical" is coming to Broadway in December.

Tags

Hosts

Morning news brief

Michel Martin, A Martínez

Trump says ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is over, pressure mounts for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race, IOC opens door for Russian athletes to compete in 2028 Games.
Former interior secretary Deb Haaland talks about her new memoir, 'A Voice Like Mine'

A Martínez

NPR's A Martínez speaks with former interior secretary and Democratic congresswoman from New Mexico, Deb Haaland, about her new memoir "A Voice Like Mine."
World Cup venues must hide logos and ads. But it's giving some brands more attention

A Martínez

World Cup venues must cover up all branding for companies that aren't FIFA sponsors, all the way down to the logos on the stadium seats. NPR's A Martinez speaks to marketing professor Andrew Rohm.
AI regulations do little to change what people see amid questions about political use

Colin Jackson

The regulation of AI use in Michigan and other states may not make a difference in what people see, raising questions over whether AI campaign parodies are political satire or something darker.
Ohio entrepreneur wants to bring 'farm-to-table' concept to clothing industry

Amanda Pirani

The farm-to-table movement has been around for decades. An Ohio entrepreneur wants to replicate its success with clothing by building a regional textile economy.