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They say the higher the hair, the closer to God. Last night, Barbie Q took us straight to Dolly Parton heaven.
From the opening number, with dancers appearing as sparkling, glowing butterflies, we knew we were in for a glittering night of only Dolly proportions.
This backwoods Barbie and her dancers dazzle in costumes that feel both nostalgic and fresh. However, it’s the sassy, electric numbers paired with flawless lipsyncing that ignite the stage and bring the show to life.
The sugar-coated choreography soon gives way to Dolly’s rockstar era, with a surprise appearance from Joan Jett that makes it clear this is no ordinary Dolly drag show.
Barbie Q curates each Dolly era with meticulous attention to detail. Barbie Q encapsulates Dolly’s mannerisms, attitude and spirit down to a T… or in this case a DD.
The show delivers all the Dolly classics, 9 to 5 and Jolene included, keeping lifelong fans more than satisfied.
What struck me most, though, was just how seamlessly Dolly has kept up with the times, continuing to evolve and remain relevant in today’s culture. The production takes the audience on a journey through her entire career, sprinkling in absolute gems you likely haven’t heard before.
Dolly is nothing if not a story teller. In this show, Barbie Q is the vessel of that storytelling, with songs like Cologne and Blue Smoke, while not the first go-to Dolly classics you think of, are brought to life by Barbie Q’s uncanny ability to channel Dolly herself.
The six-strong squad of dancers keeps the show burning at all cylinders. Their camaraderie, sass, and sheer hotness perfectly complements Barbie Q’s magnetic presence in a show that never lets the energy dip.
Dolly Parton: Extravaganza is a non-stop 90 minute marvel of Dollytastic charm and charisma. Barbie Q and her team deliver a polished, uplifting and high-energy show that will get those Dolly classics back into your most played playlist in no time!