The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas: Musical Info & Synopsis
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 musical explores themes of morality, freedom, and the clash between conservative values and personal choices.
Musical Information
Parental Warning: Adult Themes/Content
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (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)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Concord Theatricals➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1970s, Comedic, Country, Large Cast, Political, Tap Dance
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