Dolly Parton Musical Here You Come Again arrives in Melbourne this July

Melbourne audiences are set to be dazzled as the musical comedy Here You Come Again arrives at the Comedy Theatre, bringing Dolly Parton’s biggest hits to life from July 12.

Following sold-out seasons across the US and UK, Here You Come Again make its Australian debut with Broadway star and co-creator Tricia Paoluccio in the role of Dolly, alongside Dash Kruck (Li#le Shop of Horrors, Jesus Christ Superstar) and an all-Australian ensemble and live band.

To celebrate the Australian Premiere on Wednesday 16 July, Here You Come Again is inviting Melbourne audiences to step onto the pink carpet hosted by RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under alumni Aubrey Haive, and take part in the Show Us Your Best Dolly compeUUon.

 

 

Anyone who purchases an Opening Night Ucket and arrives dressed as Dolly (or as the show’s protagonist Kevin in his signature double denim ensemble) will be eligible to enter. To parUcipate, dolly-goers simply need to strike a pose on the pink carpet upon arrival. Before the show, Aubrey Haive will select the top 20 looks, with winners announced post-performance. Prizes include Uckets to the October Opening Night return season, Comedy Theatre bar vouchers, and signed cast photos and programs.

With Dolly’s own rhinestone-stamp of approval, the producUon follows a diehard fan, Kevin, who gets life lessons from a fantasy version of Dolly. With Dolly’s wit, charm, and Umeless wisdom, he learns about love, life, and how to rise above life’s challenges, soundtracked by her most iconic songs, including Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, and I Will Always Love You, Here You Come Again.

 

 

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, with musical direction by Andrew Worboys and lighting design by Jason Bovaird.

Here You Come Again will arrive at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from 12th July and Theatre Royal Sydney from 12th September.

Here You Come Again is a delightful theatrical experience that leaves you smiling long after the final curtain – What’s On Stage

Frequently laugh-out-loud funny and full of the kind of joy you long for… All That Dazzles
She (Tricia Paoluccio) is utterly amazing and you will leave the theatre feeling that you’ve been in the presence of the real thing – Everything Theatre

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Season Details

Venue: Comedy Theatre
Date: From 12 July 2025

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