Review: Studio Tenn is back with 'Here You Come Again'

By Amy Stumpfl May 18, 2023

But a jukebox musical built around the queen of country music demands a believable Dolly, and Tricia Paoluccio certainly delivers in that regard. Paoluccio not only has the vocal chops, she has simply mastered the art of Dolly – from the sassy little walk to her unique speech patterns, and even that adorable little laugh. She sets the tone for the evening with a lively rendition of “Here You Come Again,” following up with hits like “9 to 5,” “Jolene,” “Islands in the Stream,” “I Will Always Love You,” and more.

Director/choreographer Gabriel Barre maintains a great sense of rhythm throughout the two-act show, and music director Eugene Gwozdz leads a terrific band, including Miles Aubrey, Jeff Cox and Jon Epcar. Anna Louizos’ scenic design is nicely detailed, and costume designer Bobby Pearce deserves special mention for honoring some of Dolly’s most iconic looks.