Dolly Parton Teams Up With Taco Bell To Make Musical About Iconic Menu Item

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Dolly Parton is teaming up with one of the most popular fast food chains to create a musical that’s named after a fan-favorite menu item. Parton announced on Instagram on Monday morning (May 9) that she’s joining forces with Taco Bell to make “Mexican Pizza The Musical,” which appears to be “based on the true story of the internet losing its mind.”

Taco Bell, which also shared an announcement on Monday, said that “Mexican Pizza The Musical” is “really happening” and it's set to premiere live on TikTok on May 26. The Mexican Pizza is set to return the week prior, on May 19. “We’re telling the Mexican Pizza fan story – in song! Tune in for the live premiere of #MexicanPizzaTheMusical to celebrate with fans like you who helped bring it back,” Taco Bell explains of the event. It’s set for Thursday, May 26 from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

So far, fans are gushing over the unexpected announcement (and a few wondered whether it was a very late April Fools' Day prank). Some wrote in the comments: “I can’t wait to see this 😂😂😂 love ya Dolly ❤️,” “I am HERE for this. tell me there's merch,” and “Just another reason why IIIIIIIIIIIIII will always love youuuuuuuuuuuu!!!,” to name a few. See the posts from Parton and from Taco Bell below: