The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Synopsis
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas takes place in the fictional Chicken Ranch, a well-established brothel in a small Texas town. The story unfolds as the town’s sheriff, Ed Earl Dodd, and Miss Mona Stangley, the madam of the brothel, navigate the challenges presented when the Ranch is threatened to shut down. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas explores themes of morality, freedom, and the clash between conservative values and personal choice.
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Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1978)
Cast Size: 25+
Genre: Comedy
Setting: 1930s, 1970s / USA (Texas)
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Carol Hall
Book: Larry L. King, Peter Masterson
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1978)➝
Licensing
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is available to license through Concord Theatricals.
UK Licensing
USA/Canada Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1970s, Business, Christmas, Comedic, Country, Large Cast, Narrator, Political, Tap Dance
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Last Reviewed: January, 2026