Dollywood’s Babes in Toyland, the most elaborate stage production in Dollywood’s 20-year history, and the ‘50s and ‘60s musical review Dreamland Drive-In join the theme park’s 2006 entertainment lineup.
“Dollywood’s entertainment holds a special place in my heart, and I’m as excited as I’ve ever been about inviting folks to enjoy Dreamland Drive-In and Dollywood’s Babes in Toyland,” Dolly Parton said. “It’s a chance for everyone to get lost in the great music and share some special times.”
Opening May 13, 2006, Dreamland Drive-In showcases the much-loved music of the ‘50s and ‘60s. The show’s setting is a drive-in diner where the local radio station holds live broadcasts every Saturday afternoon. The production’s storyline takes audiences on a nostalgic trip down memory lane as a 15-year romance unfolds between the show’s two central characters—“Danny the DJ” and “the girl in the green dress.”
Dreamland Drive-In features a 12-member cast and a fully-orchestrated musical score featuring the eras’ most memorable hit songs including “All I Have To Do Is Dream,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” “Your Love Keeps Liftin’ Me” and many more. Dreamland Drive-In entertains audiences in the 1,000-seat Pines Theatre.
Dollywood ushers in the 2006 Christmas season with Dollywood’s Babes in Toyland. In a never-before-seen adaptation of the family classic, Dollywood’s Babes in Toyland follows characters “Alan” and “Jane” on their incredible adventure through Toyland. Along the way, the pair encounters a variety of characters who come to life through imaginative puppetry, amazing acrobats and spectacular scenery. Dollywood’s Babes in Toyland is highlighted by the magnificent, show-stopping “March of the Giant Toy Soldiers,” led by their general, a towering 10-foot-tall fully-animated character created especially for this production. Dollywood’s Babes in Toyland premieres Nov. 4, 2006, in DP’s Celebrity Theatre.
Both shows are included with Dollywood admission.
Dreamland Drive-In continues through Oct. 22, 2006, joining the park’s entertainment lineup of 10 daily live stage shows.
Dollywood’s Babes in Toyland is the newest element of Dollywood’s annual Smoky Mountain Christmas festival which includes the perennial favorite
Christmas in the Smokies, returning for its 19
th season in 2006. Dollywood’s 2006 season gets under way April 1; operating days and hours vary. For more information, visit
www.dollywood.com or call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD.