Dolly Parton
Thursday, December 2

From Nashville To Hollywood To Dollywood

For four decades, Dolly Parton has entertained audiences with her distinctive sound and even more distinctive stage presence. The "Hello, I’m Dolly" tour is her largest tour in ten years and showcases the breadth of Parton’s career. The set list includes classic Dolly hits, “Islands In the Stream” and “Jolene” as well as her newer recordings, “The Grass is Blue” and “Hello, God.” Dolly remarked on the upcoming tour, “The show itself has every color of me in it, from gospel to bluegrass to country to the bigger production numbers, and to the pop hits I’ve been fortunate enough to do through the years. I think there will be something for everybody.”

During her prolific career, Parton has released 71 original albums and holds the record for the most top ten country albums with 40. In 1999, Dolly was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame along with legends Conway Twitty and Johnny Bond and this year the U.S. Library of Congress presented her with the Living Legend Award.

After conquering the music world, Parton shifted her sights to acting in 1980 with the comedy, 9 to 5, for which she received an Academy Award Nomination for Best Original Song. She followed with the musical hit, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, in 1982 and found success again in 1989’s Steel Magnolias. Since the 80’s, Parton has appeared in a variety of films and TV movies.
Dolly’s celebrity status spans far beyond the realm of country music and film. In addition to her musical and theatrical successes, Parton’s business ventures Sanddollar Productions and Dollywood entertain millions each year. An indication of Dolly’s status as an international icon came in 1996 when the world’s most famous sheep, Dolly, was named in her honor.

Opening for Parton are the bluegrass craftsmen, The Grascals. The band may be new on the music scene, but its members have roots in the industry reaching back more than two decades. The six-man group releases their debut album this February.

Tickets for Dolly Parton with special guest The Grascals at The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center Thursday, December 2 at 8PM are $34, $44 and $54VIP and are ON SALE NOW at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and San Marcos; Ft. Hood Bldg. #136 and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512/477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or order on-line at TexasBoxOffice.com. Convenience charges may apply. All information subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and University lots. For more information, call 512/471-7744. uterwincenter.com.

Dinner Before the Show and Then...Hello Dolly!

Southwest stuffed chicken with orange chipotle sauce – pine nut encrusted salmon with ancho cream sauce – roasted fall vegetables – green chili rice – southwest Caesar salad – pasta salad – tres leches with strawberries – so, are you hungry yet? Your taste buds will be singing "I will always love you"…oh wait, that’s Dolly Parton. So, why not experience both on Thursday, December 2 in the Lone Star Room beginning at 6PM.

Gather your friends and family for a special “dinner before the show” package! We will open the doors two hours early, provide you with preferred parking, serve you a delicious meal and at 8PM we will send you over to The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center for a concert by one of America’s sweethearts of country music – Dolly Parton.

Make your reservations by contacting our Group Sales department at 512/471-7744. VIP Packages for Dolly Parton’s “Hello, I’m Dolly” concert are $82 and $72 and include a concert ticket, dinner ticket, parking in the University of Texas Trinity parking garage (subject to space availability) and entrance through the Red River doors.

Menu

Southwest Ceaser Salad

Pasta Salad

Southwest Stuffed Chicken with Orange Chipotle Sauce

Pine Nut Encrusted Salmon with Ancho Cream Sauce

Roasted Fall Vegetables

Green Chili Rice

Rolls and Butter

Tres Leches with Strawberries

Iced Tea and Coffee

Orders are filled on a first come, first serve basis. Concert seats will be assigned when payment is received. ALL ORDERS MUST BE PAID IN FULL WHEN RESERVATIONS ARE MADE. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and check made payable to the University of Texas are acceptable methods of payment. Seating availability will be limited. There will be NO appearance by Dolly Parton or The Grascals during the dinner.