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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Playbill - July 1980
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Playbill - July 1980
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Playbill - June 1982
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SYNOPSIS: Miss Mona, the madam of a beloved Texas whorehouse, finds her business suddenly under attack from a television evangelist and local politicians, with even the local sheriff unable to do much to stop the sudden switch in public opinion.
People (98)
  • Candace Tovar
    Candace Tovar
    Jewel
    (Replacement)
    Mona Stangley
    (Replacement)
    Doatsey Mae
    (Replacement)
  • Larry L. King
    Larry L. King
    Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd
    (Replacement)
    T.V. Announcer
    (Original)
  • Lisa Brown
    Lisa Brown
    Angelette Imogene Charlene
    (Original)
    Dawn
    (Original)
    Girl
    (Original)
  • Jay Garner
    Jay Garner
    C. J. Scruggs
    (Original)
    Chip Brewster
    (Original)
    Governor
    (Original)
    Traveling Salesman
    (Original)
  • J. Frank Lucas
    J. Frank Lucas
    Mayor Rufus Poindexter
    (Original)
    Senator Wingwoah
    (Original)
  • Susan Mansur
    Susan Mansur
    Doatsey Mae
    (Original)
    Girl
    (Original)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Original)
    Reporter #1
    (Original)
  • Monica Tiller
    Monica Tiller
    Angelette Imogene Charlene
    (Replacement)
    Dawn
    (Replacement)
    Girl
    (Replacement)
    Alternate Dancer
    (Original)
  • Patrick Hamilton
    Patrick Hamilton
    C. J. Scruggs
    (Replacement)
    Chip Brewster
    (Replacement)
    Governor
    (Replacement)
    Traveling Salesman
    (Replacement)
  • Tom Avera
    Tom Avera
    C. J. Scruggs
    (Replacement)
    Chip Brewster
    (Replacement)
    Governor
    (Replacement)
    Traveling Salesman
    (Replacement)
  • Beau Allen
    Beau Allen
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Replacement)
    Aggie #71
    (Replacement)
    Cowboy
    (Replacement)
    Reporter #3
    (Replacement)
    Townsperson
    (Replacement)
  • Jay Bursky
    Jay Bursky
    A Dogette
    (Original)
    Aggie #11
    (Original)
    Choir
    (Original)
    Cowboy
    (Original)
    Governor's Aide
    (Original)
    Photographer
    (Original)
  • Tom Cashin
    Tom Cashin
    Aggie #12
    (Original)
    Aggie Specialty Dancer
    (Original)
    Cameraman
    (Original)
    Stage Manager
    (Original)
  • Carol Chambers
    Carol Chambers
    Angelette
    (Original)
    Girl
    (Original)
    Taddy Jo
    (Original)
    Townsperson
    (Original)
  • Becky Ann Baker
    Becky Ann Baker
    Angelette
    (Original)
    Choir
    (Original)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Original)
    Ruby Rae
    (Original)
  • Andy Parker
    Andy Parker
    Photographer
    (Replacement)
    A Dogette
    (Replacement)
    Aggie #77
    (Replacement)
    Cowboy
    (Replacement)
  • K. C. Kelly
    K. C. Kelly
    Slick Dude
    (Original)
    Soundman
    (Original)
    Ukranian Placekicker - Aggie #1
    (Original)
  • Bradley Clayton King
    Bradley Clayton King
    Aggie #77
    (Original)
    Cowboy
    (Original)
    Leroy Sliney
    (Original)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Original)
    Townsperson
    (Original)
  • Donna King
    Donna King
    Angelette
    (Original)
    Girl
    (Original)
    Linda Lou
    (Original)
  • Jan Merchant
    Jan Merchant
    Angelette
    (Original)
    Beatrice
    (Original)
    Choir
    (Original)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Original)
    Townsperson
    (Replacement)
  • Edna Milton
    Edna Milton
    Miss Wulla Jean
    (Original)
    Townsperson
    (Original)
  • James Rich
    James Rich
    Aggie #17
    (Original)
    Choir
    (Original)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Original)
    Photographer
    (Original)
    Townsperson
    (Original)
  • Marta Sanders
    Marta Sanders
    Choir
    (Original)
    Eloise
    (Original)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Original)
    Townsperson
    (Original)
  • Michael Scott
    Michael Scott
    A Dogette
    (Original)
    Aggie #71
    (Original)
    Cowboy
    (Original)
    Photographer
    (Original)
    Reporter #3
    (Original)
  • Paul Ukena, Jr.
    Paul Ukena, Jr.
    A Dogette
    (Original)
    Aggie #21
    (Original)
    Cowboy
    (Original)
    Photographer
    (Original)
    Reporter #2
    (Original)
    Aggie #17
    (Replacement)
    Choir
    (Replacement)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Replacement)
    Townsperson
    (Replacement)
  • Debra Zalkind
    Debra Zalkind
    Angelette
    (Original)
    Durla
    (Original)
    Girl
    (Original)
    Miss Wulla Jean
    (Replacement)
    Townsperson
    (Replacement)
  • Steve McNaughton
    Steve McNaughton
    A Dogette
    (Replacement)
    Aggie #21
    (Replacement)
    Cowboy
    (Replacement)
    Photographer
    (Replacement)
    Reporter #2
    (Replacement)
  • Peter Heuchling
    Peter Heuchling
    A Dogette
    (Replacement)
    Aggie #21
    (Replacement)
    Choir
    (Replacement)
    Photographer
    (Replacement)
    Reporter #2
    (Replacement)
  • Thomas Griffith
    Thomas Griffith
    Aggie #12
    (Replacement)
    Cameraman
    (Replacement)
    Stage Manager
    (Replacement)
  • Stephen Bray
    Stephen Bray
    Aggie #17
    (Replacement)
    Cowboy
    (Replacement)
    Leroy Sliney
    (Replacement)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Replacement)
    Photographer
    (Replacement)
    Townsperson
    (Replacement)
  • Gene O'Neill
    Gene O'Neill
    Aggie #77
    (Replacement)
    Cowboy
    (Replacement)
    Leroy Sliney
    (Replacement)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Replacement)
    Townsperson
    (Replacement)
  • Susann Fletcher
    Susann Fletcher
    Angelette
    (Replacement)
    Choir
    (Replacement)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Replacement)
    Ruby Rae
    (Replacement)
  • Diana Broderick
    Diana Broderick
    Angelette
    (Replacement)
    Choir
    (Replacement)
    Eloise
    (Replacement)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Replacement)
    Townsperson
    (Replacement)
  • Karen Sutherland
    Karen Sutherland
    Angelette
    (Replacement)
    Girl
    (Replacement)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Replacement)
    Taddy Jo
    (Replacement)
    Townsperson
    (Replacement)
  • Clare Fields
    Clare Fields
    Beatrice
    (Replacement)
    Choir
    (Replacement)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Replacement)
    Townsperson
    (Replacement)
  • Jill Cook
    Jill Cook
    Girl
    (Replacement)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Replacement)
    Taddy Jo
    (Replacement)
    Townsperson
    (Replacement)
  • Roger Berdahl
    Roger Berdahl
    Scandinavian Placekicker - Aggie #1
    (Replacement)
    Slick Dude
    (Replacement)
    Soundman
    (Replacement)
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  • Lisa Brown
    Lisa Brown
    Angelette Imogene Charlene
    (Original)
    Dawn
    (Original)
    Girl
    (Original)
  • Jay Garner
    Jay Garner
    C. J. Scruggs
    (Original)
    Chip Brewster
    (Original)
    Governor
    (Original)
    Traveling Salesman
    (Original)
  • J. Frank Lucas
    J. Frank Lucas
    Mayor Rufus Poindexter
    (Original)
    Senator Wingwoah
    (Original)
  • Susan Mansur
    Susan Mansur
    Doatsey Mae
    (Original)
    Girl
    (Original)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Original)
    Reporter #1
    (Original)
  • Jay Bursky
    Jay Bursky
    A Dogette
    (Original)
    Aggie #11
    (Original)
    Choir
    (Original)
    Cowboy
    (Original)
    Governor's Aide
    (Original)
    Photographer
    (Original)
  • Tom Cashin
    Tom Cashin
    Aggie #12
    (Original)
    Aggie Specialty Dancer
    (Original)
    Cameraman
    (Original)
    Stage Manager
    (Original)
  • Carol Chambers
    Carol Chambers
    Angelette
    (Original)
    Girl
    (Original)
    Taddy Jo
    (Original)
    Townsperson
    (Original)
  • Becky Ann Baker
    Becky Ann Baker
    Angelette
    (Original)
    Choir
    (Original)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Original)
    Ruby Rae
    (Original)
  • K. C. Kelly
    K. C. Kelly
    Slick Dude
    (Original)
    Soundman
    (Original)
    Ukranian Placekicker - Aggie #1
    (Original)
  • Bradley Clayton King
    Bradley Clayton King
    Aggie #77
    (Original)
    Cowboy
    (Original)
    Leroy Sliney
    (Original)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Original)
    Townsperson
    (Original)
  • Donna King
    Donna King
    Angelette
    (Original)
    Girl
    (Original)
    Linda Lou
    (Original)
  • Jan Merchant
    Jan Merchant
    Angelette
    (Original)
    Beatrice
    (Original)
    Choir
    (Original)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Original)
  • Edna Milton
    Edna Milton
    Miss Wulla Jean
    (Original)
    Townsperson
    (Original)
  • James Rich
    James Rich
    Aggie #17
    (Original)
    Choir
    (Original)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Original)
    Photographer
    (Original)
    Townsperson
    (Original)
  • Marta Sanders
    Marta Sanders
    Choir
    (Original)
    Eloise
    (Original)
    Melvin Thorpe Singer
    (Original)
    Townsperson
    (Original)
  • Michael Scott
    Michael Scott
    A Dogette
    (Original)
    Aggie #71
    (Original)
    Cowboy
    (Original)
    Photographer
    (Original)
    Reporter #3
    (Original)
  • Paul Ukena, Jr.
    Paul Ukena, Jr.
    A Dogette
    (Original)
    Aggie #21
    (Original)
    Cowboy
    (Original)
    Photographer
    (Original)
    Reporter #2
    (Original)
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  • Robert Billig
    Robert Billig
    Musical Director
    Musical Supervisor
    Vocal Arrangements
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Pro Info

  • Opening Date
    Jun 19 1978
  • Closing Date
    Mar 27 1982
  • Performances
    1,584 as of May 31, 2023
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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas - July 1978

Awards

Drama Desk Award
1978 Outstanding Actor in a Musical Nominee
1978 Outstanding Director of a Musical Winner
1978 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Nominee
1978 Outstanding Choreography Nominee
1978 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee
1978 Outstanding Lyrics Winner
1978 Outstanding Music Winner
1978 Outstanding Musical Nominee
1978 Outstanding Director of a Musical Winner
Theatre World Awards
1978 Theatre World Award Winner
Tony Award
1979 Musical Nominee
1979 Best Choreography Nominee
1979 Best Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee
1979 Best Featured Actress in a Musical Winner
1979 Best Featured Actor in a Musical Winner
1979 Best Direction of a Musical Nominee
1979 Best Book of a Musical Nominee

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