NEW YORK (AP) — Dolly Parton has postponed her first Las Vegas residency in 32 years, citing “health challenges,” the nation legend shared on social media Sunday evening.
She didn’t present particular particulars, writing, “As many of you know, I have been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures. As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000-mile check-up, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon!”
Parton added that she is suspending the exhibits as a result of she is “not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see. You pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you.”
She was scheduled to carry out six exhibits at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for “Dolly: Live in Las Vegas” between Dec. 4 and Dec. 13, overlapping with the Nationwide Finals Rodeo.
Her dates have been moved to subsequent yr — Sept. 2026.
Tickets are legitimate for the brand new dates and refunds will likely be obtainable, her assertion provides.
“Don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet,” she stated. “But I believe he is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures with all of you.”
Parton performs every now and then however hasn’t toured since her “Pure & Simple Tour” resulted in 2016. However she’s remained as busy as ever: On. Nov. 11, she is going to launch a brand new e book, “Star of the Show: My Life on Stage.” And a brand new stage musical impressed by her life story is ready to land on Broadway in 2026.
Earlier this month, Parton was unable to attend the announcement of a brand new trip at her Tennessee theme park Dollywood resulting from well being points.
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“I had a kidney stone that was causing me a lot of problems, turned out it’d given me an infection, and the doctor said, ‘You don’t need to be traveling right this minute, so you need a few days to get better,’” Parton stated in a video announcement on the time.
“So, he suggested I not go to Dollywood today, but I’m there with you in spirit. I was looking so forward to it.”
And in March of this yr, Parton’s devoted husband of practically 60 years who averted the highlight and impressed her timeless hit “Jolene,” Carl Dean, died. He was 82.
