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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 14w, 13m
Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson
Music and Lyrics by Carol Hall
Based on a story by Larry L. King
Carol Hall's bawdy-but-wholesome crowd-pleaser skewers pretension, celebrates life and touches the heartstrings. This raucous, red-blooded, hilarious musical comedy about a "Lil Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place" took Broadway by storm and continues to enthrall audiences worldwide.
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Cast Size
14w, 13m -
Duration
120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Not Applicable -
Target Audience
Adult
Accolades
Winner! 1978 Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Lyrics & Outstanding Music
Nominee! 1979 Tony® Awards: Best Musical & Best Book of a Musical
Nominee! 1981 Olivier Award, Best New Musical
Details
Summary
This happy-go-lucky view of small-town vice and statewide political side-stepping recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch, known since the 1850s as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas. Governors, senators, mayors, and even victorious college football teams frequent Miss Mona’s cozy bordello, until that Puritan nemesis Watchdog focuses his television cameras and his righteous indignation on the institution.
History
was first presented on Broadway by Universal Pictures, at the 46th Street Theatre in New York City on June 19, 1978. It was directed by Peter Masterson and Tommy Tune and ran in its original production for 1,580 performances.
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Performing Groups
- Time Period 1970s
- Setting
The action takes place in the State of Texas.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Additional Features Local Celebrity Cameo
- Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Cautions
- Alcohol
Media
“Utterly charming, lively and genial.” – New York Daily News
“A font of fun and friendliness, engagingly rich in regional nostalgia and spiced with delicate bawdry. The country and western score is a delight.” – Time
“Best Broadway musical of the season.” – WABC-TV
“Humorous and good-natured.” – New York Post
Music
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- Musical Style Classic Broadway
- Vocal DemandsModerate
- Orchestra Size Medium
- Chorus Size Medium
Licensing & Materials
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Authors
Peter Masterson
Carol Hall
Carol Hall's first recorded song was a lullaby called “Jenny Rebecca,” initially recorded by Mabel Mercer and then by Barbra Streisand. Subsequently, her songs were performed by Tony Bennett, Barbara Cook, Chita Rivera, Reba McIntyre, Cyndi Lauper, RuPaul, Steven Lutvak, Fred ...