Dolly Parton musical opens in Princeton on 14 November
Published on 09/30/2026 at 11:25 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSDolly Parton’s musical Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol opens its 2026 national tour at Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton, West Virginia, on 14 November 2026. The production begins a national run of the holiday stage work created from Parton’s songs and a Dickens-inspired story.
Dolly Parton’s Christmas musical begins in West Virginia
The tour opener brings the production to Princeton before its planned run through more than 20 cities. The official tour announcement credits Dolly Parton with the music and lyrics, while David H. Bell wrote the book.
Right Angle Entertainment and Paul T. Couch produce the touring musical. Its published schedule places the next performances in Morgantown, West Virginia, on 15 and 16 November 2026, followed by dates in Huntington, Sheboygan and Appleton. A published tour schedule lists the same Princeton opening and subsequent stops.
Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain roots shape the stage story
The musical moves Charles Dickens’s Christmas tale into the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Its version of Ebenezer Scrooge owns a mining company town, while a snowstorm and supernatural visitors force him to reconsider the life he has built.
That setting connects the theatrical work with Dolly Parton’s own Appalachian identity. The country singer-songwriter grew up in Tennessee and built a catalogue that includes Jolene, Coat of Many Colors and I Will Always Love You. Her career and Tennessee roots are outlined by the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Dolly Parton’s songs carry the Christmas story
The production combines Parton’s songwriting with Dickensian characters, family themes and a redemption story. Its stage adaptation is credited to Bell, Couch and Curt Wollan, with Antoinette DiPietropolo directing and choreographing.
The tour continues beyond the opening weekend, with later performances listed in Minnesota, Nebraska, Texas and other American states. The Princeton date remains the production’s first listed stop in the 2026 schedule.
Dolly Parton: what fans in Germany need to know
- Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol opens at Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton, West Virginia, on 14 November 2026.
- The next performances take place in Morgantown, West Virginia, on 15 and 16 November 2026.
- The production’s date list is published at smokymountainchristmascarol.com.
- Music and lyrics are by Dolly Parton, with a book by David H. Bell.
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Dolly Parton: frequently asked questions
When does Dolly Parton’s musical open in Princeton?
Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol opens at Chuck Mathena Center on 14 November 2026.
Where does Dolly Parton’s tour continue after Princeton?
The production continues in Morgantown, West Virginia, on 15 and 16 November 2026.
What is Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol?
It is a holiday musical with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and a book by David H. Bell.
