Shine up your cowboy boots and grab your rhinestones! Here You Come Again, the dazzling musical comedy packed with Dolly Parton’s greatest hits, is heading to Australia.
Officially produced with the approval of Dolly Parton and featuring iconic songs like Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, and I Will Always Love You, this heart-warming and hilarious show will tour Australia following sold out seasons across the US and UK. Tickets for Sydney and Melbourne go on pre sale from 9am Wednesday 12 March via hereyoucomeagain.com.au with waitlists available for Perth, Newcastle, Canberra and Adelaide.
General public tickets on sale for Melbourne and Sydney from Friday 14 March.
In a celebration of Dolly’s biggest hits, Here You Come Again is a rollicking, joyous musical comedy that delivers charm, wit, and an unforgettable soundtrack. It will have you saying ‘I Will Always Love You’ to every song (unless your name is Jolene). This colourful and heartfelt musical tells the story of a diehard fan whose fantasy version of international icon Dolly Parton helps him navigate life’s toughest challenges.
This dazzling musical is arriving in Australia with an all-star cast, including co-creator Tricia Paoluccio who is returning to the role of Dolly. She performs alongside Australia’s own Dash Kruck (Little Shop of Horrors, Jesus Christ Superstar) and an all-Australian ensemble with a live band.
In sharing her excitement for playing Dolly across the country, Tricia Paoluccio said:
“I’ve loved Dolly my whole life and have been singing her songs since I was a little girl. It’s been my dream to create a musical comedy that celebrates her music while imagining how she might help someone in a real-life way. Having Dolly’s personal stamp of approval on this piece makes it even more special. I can’t wait to bring this production to Australia!”
Co-created by two-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer and songwriter Bruce Vilanch, in collaboration with director Gabriel Barre and Tricia Paoluccio, Here You Come Again is a hilarious, feel-good musical you won’t want to miss. The UK adaptation is penned by acclaimed British playwright Jonathan Harvey (Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, Coronation Street) and has been adapted for the Australian stage by Fiona Harris and Mike McLeish. Musical direction is by Andrew Worboys and lighting design is by Jason Bovaird.
Here You Come Again will arrive at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from 12 July and Theatre Royal Sydney from 12 September. Tickets are on sale now!
Dates and venues for Perth, Canberra, Newcastle and Adelaide to be announced soon. Waitlist at the ticket link below.
Tickets: https://hereyoucomeagain.com.au/bookings/
Website: https://hereyoucomeagain.com.au/
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/hereyoucomeagainaustralia/
Photo credits: UK production images by Hugo Glendinning
Simon Friend Entertainment and Kay & McLean Productions present Here You Come Again. Created by Bruce Vilanch, in collaboration with Gabriel Barre and Tricia Paoluccio.
Produced by arrangement with Dolly Parton.
Company Credits Bruce Vilanch Co-Creator Gabriel Barre Co-Creator / Director Tricia Paoluccio Co-Creator / Dolly Simon Friend, Hanna Osmolska, Andrew Kay & Liza McLean Producers Dash Kruck Kevin Fiona Harris and Mike McLeish Adapted for Australia Andrew Worboys Musical Director Jason Bovaird Lighting Design Marcello Lo Ricco Sound Design
