The Blackburn-born star will portray Elaine in the production later this year. The show begins its trek on Monday, before visiting Manchester for a two-week stint on February 9.
Dodd, who quit her role on the Channel 4 soap as Chloe Bruce in 2004, is to feature as Miss January from May, along with a whole new cast including Charlie Dimmock and Sue Holderness.
Calendar Girls starring Dodd will then head to venues in Hull, Norwich and Nottingham.
