Dolly Parton screenings will run at select Regal theatres in New York and New Jersey from September 4 to 9, with proceeds supporting her Imagination Library.
Regal Cinemas will show “Steel Magnolias” on September 4, 6 and 8. “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” will screen on September 5, 7 and 9.
Tickets will cost $9.25, a reference to Parton’s signature song “9 to 5.” Regal said all proceeds from the benefit screenings will go to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
The literacy program provides free books each month to registered children from birth through age five, regardless of family income.
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Vikki Neil, Regal’s senior vice president of marketing, said the company wanted audiences to celebrate Parton’s legacy while supporting the reading program.
Participating New York City locations include Regal Union Square and Regal Essex Crossing. Regal New Rock in New Rochelle, Regal Deer Park in Deer Park and Regal Lynbrook on Long Island will also take part.
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New Jersey screenings are scheduled at Regal Secaucus ShowPlace, Regal Independence Plaza in Hamilton, Regal Commerce Centre in North Brunswick and Regal Hadley in South Plainfield. Regal said the benefit screenings are part of a wider nationwide tribute to Parton.
