DOLLY & FRIENDS

Dolly & Friends: Roots & Rhinestones delivers a premier, multi-sensory experience while reliving Dolly Parton’s iconic musical journey, featuring some of Australia's finest performers. Led by vocalist Debbi Arpini, whose warm tone pays homage to Dolly Parton’s rich storytelling, the ensemble also features powerhouse vocalists Michelle Eaton-Reid and Gary Hobley, who bring over two decades of shared performance experience and seamless three-part harmonies to the stage.

The line-up is grounded by classical crossover virtuosos Marianne Rothschild (violin) and Clara Schutz (cello)—members of The Crossing Machine who have shared stage and studio with global icons including Elton John, Andrea Bocelli, Marina Prior and Robbie Williams—alongside Perth-born pianist and percussionist Troy Webster. Moving away from traditional ‘wig & costume’ tribute acts, the group presents intimate, custom-crafted acoustic arrangements set against the warmth of a candlelight backdrop and an immersive digital history of Dolly’s legacy.