‘Today’ Jenna Bush Hager Begs Dolly Parton For Part On Broadway
The Today Show host, Jenna Bush Hager is beyond sad to see Hoda Kotb leaving. While the show won’t be the same without her, Jenna has other plans. She is branching out to build her resume with the pursuit of Broadway in her sights.
Jenna Bush Hager Wants To Branch Out
Seemingly, Jenna Bush Hager has new aspirations to work with the iconic legend, Dolly Parton. Undoubtedly, Jenna has a great gig alongside her good friend, Hoda Kotb on The Today Show. The ladies chat and giggle about the odds and ins of everyday life. Sadly, Hoda is counting down to her exit. But Jenna wants more. She begs Dolly to give her a spot in her new biographical Broadway musical.
Jenna Bush Hager Gives It Her Best Shot
Notably, Dolly Parton is searching for raw talent to include in her new Broadway show. On Hoda & Jenna, Jenna Bush Hager takes her shot by performing a live audition. She takes a quick moment to prepare and center herself before getting into character. Then, she tops her hair with a blond wig before reciting the words to Dolly Parton’s hit song, Jolene. However, the fake hair got plenty of laughs. Additionally, Hoda jokes that she looks more like George Washington than Dolly. Jenna remarks, “It was the best we could do on short notice.”
Next, she begins a poetic reading of the lyrics, “I have prepared for you, Miss Dolly Parton, the lyrics to Jolene. But my voice is a little off.” Hoda Kotb tells her not to apologize, but “sell it” instead. Emphatically, Jenna Bush Hager delivers the words of the song as spoken words. Making eye contact with the camera, Jenna passionately says, “Jolene, Jolene, Jolene. I’m begging you…” She continues with the verses. Furthermore, inflecting different parts to persuade Dolly to consider her audition. While she presents, Hoda can’t help but lie her head on the table laughing at Jenna’s intensity saying “Your eyes of emerald greeeen…”
Jenna Bush Hager Begs Dolly Parton For Part On Broadway
During the Today segment, Hoda Kotb points out that Dolly Parton could be watching saying, “She tends to watch our show.” Then, Jenna begs Dolly to cast her in Dolly: An Original Musical. She petitions, looking intently into the camera, “Dolly. Please?” Furthermore, she implores her, “I just want a little small part!” Additionally, Hoda helps state her case, “It would be a dream, Dolly, if my friend Jenna Bush Hager might have a shot at something.” Likewise, Hoda tags on, “All she wants is to be an extra. Just in the back, having coffee.” Then, Jenna suggests, “Or what about part of the chorus? What about a part of the ensemble?” However, Hoda abruptly shuts that idea down with a firm, “No.”
Fans Weigh In
Some fans didn’t appreciate Jenna Bush Hager’s take on Jolene, however, others loved it. Time will tell if Dolly Parton reacts to her plea.
- One fan adds, “You will get the part. That was good. This was funny.”
- Someone else points out, “Hoda in the background is brilliant.”
- “Dramatic rendition. I love it 😂.”
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What do you think about Jenna Bush Hager’s performance? Did you think it was funny? Should Dolly Parton give her a role in her upcoming Broadway show? Are you sad to see Hoda Kotb leaving The Today Show? Drop your comments below.
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