Dolly Musical Cast Recall Meeting Her; Jolene Out Today

The Broadway musical's cast performed for Dolly herself, who watched the actors portraying her on stage; method acting taken to its logical extreme.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Newsroom
Published 1:02 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

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“Honestly, that's my favorite kind of homework, Kenji. Right up there with a drive-through on a Friday.”

Chip Darnell, BBN