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Thursday, October 5, 2023

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas? Not According to Yelp Reviews

by Broadway Beat

by Garrett Brown. @garrettbrownproductions. GILBERT, TX. – A shocking investigation out of Texas today revealed that the Chicken Ranch,...

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Carlin Glynn, Actress Whose Comeback Brought Her a Tony, Dies at 83

by Neil Genzlinger

After putting her career on hold to raise children, she won the part of the madam in “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” — and then a statuette hailing her performance.

Carlin Glynn Dies: Tony Winner For ‘The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas’ And Mother Of Mary Stuart Masterson Was 83

by Bruce Haring

Carlin Glynn, the Tony-winning star of Broadway hit The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, died July 13 from complications of dementia and cancer. She was 83 and her death was confirmed by her daughter, actress M…

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Country & Western-themed ‘Whorehouse’ heats up Milwaukee in January

by Alan Smason

By ANNE SIEGEL MILWAUKEE, WI. – January temperatures rarely rise above 30 degrees here, so indoor activities are welcomed. Local theatergoers can watch a foot-stompin,’ whooping and hollering Texas hoedown …

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Review: ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ by Theo Ubique Theatre has some fresh ideas but misses the mark

by Chris Jones

Fans of "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" still will have fun, but Theo Ubique Theatre has done far better.

Thursday, December 15, 2022

The Chicken Ranch builds a nest in Evanston

by Matt Simonette

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, first presented on Broadway in 1978 and memorably mounted as a film in 1982, is ironically one of the most prescient musicals for the 21st century. The story of the Chicken …

“A Little Too Familiar”: A Review of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” at Theo Ubique

by Tristan Bruns

Politicians and prostitutes collide and expect to see references to line dance, praise dance, honky-tonk high-kicking, Broadway classics (in-the-trenches) and tap dancing.

Monday, April 26, 2021

08 Gretchen Cryer / Carol Hall

by Elizabeth Wheless

Gretchen Cryer, writer of I’M GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER AND TAKING IT ON THE ROAD, and Carol Hall, songwriter of THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, speak about their careers on the musical theater stage. Crye…

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

This Week in Broadway History: February 9 - 15

by JK

This Week in  Broadway History: February 9 - 15 🎭OPENING NIGHTS🎭 Chita Rivera (center) in The Rink February 9, 1984: Chita Rivera and Liza Minnelli open in The Rink at the Martin Beck Theatre. Riv…

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

See Marty Thomas, Marissa Rosen & More Stage Favorites Give 'Hard Candy Christmas' a Zoom-Style Cover

by Caitlin Moynihan

'Tis the season for holiday music and this fresh cover of "Hard Candy Christmas" from The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is sure to be on repeat. Although this time of year may look a little different, it didn…

VIDEO: Celebrate the Holidays on It's the Day of the Show Y'all- Live at 2pm!

xNeed a new Broadway diversion to get you through the day? Check back today at 5pm to watch as BroadwayWorld's Spencer Glass broadcasts a very special episode of It's The Day of the Show Y'all LIVE! Which littl…

Sunday, February 16, 2020

The Best Audition Song Suggestions for 9 to 5 the Musical

by Performerstuff

The Best Audition Song Suggestions for 9 to 5 the Musical Written by Tiffany Wilkie February 15, 2020 Hey, Y’all! Are you auditioning for the glorious and fun hit musical, 9 to 5, soon? If you need help…

Thursday, July 18, 2019

Around the U.S.A. in 80 Musicals: Part IV: The Southwest

by JK

Maybe it's the summer heat and we are feeling like we live in a desert, but it seems like the perfect time to visit the Southwest in our tour of American musicals. Here's the fourth part of our series Around th…

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Theatre Review: ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ at the Newtowne Players

by Lindsey Pommerenck

This last Friday night, July 5th at 8 pm I was lucky enough to snag a ticket to go see “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” as performed by the Newtowne Players at Three Notch Theatre. It was an absurd amo…

Thursday, December 20, 2018

Co-Writer of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Peter Masterson, Dead at 84

by Mark Peikert

Masterson also starred in The Stepford Wives and directed Geraldine Page to an Oscar in The Trip to Bountiful.

Friday, October 12, 2018

Carol Hall Dies: ‘The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas’ Composer Was 82

by Greg Evans

Carol Hall, the composer and lyricist for Broadway’s long-running The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and one of the musical forces behind Marlo Thomas’ classic 1974 TV special and album Free to Be…

Carol Hall, Acclaimed Songwriter of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Dies at 82

by Andy Lefkowitz

Carol Hall, the celebrated composer and lyricist whose stage musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas played a lengthy run on Broadway, died on October 11 at her home in New York City. The cause of deat…

Carol Hall, Composer-Lyricist of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Dies at 82

by Andrew Gans

Ms. Hall received two 1978 Drama Desk Awards for her work on the hit Broadway musical.

Friday, September 7, 2018

Broadway Bucket List: R.R.R.E.D.—A Secret Musical Creator & Star Katie Thompson WOWS as She Performs Three Dream Projects

Katie Thompson slays the house down performing songs from The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Oliver! and The Phantom of the Opera.

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Summer Openings: Blessing or Curse?

by JK

I can't remember a summer with so many Broadway openings like there are this year. Two plays and three musicals. Three new musicals! That's almost half of the new musicals of the entire last season.Bu…

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Broadway and New York City Nightlife Renaissance Man Trent Armand Kendall Passes Away at 51

by Alexa Criscitiello

Trent Armand Kendall enjoyed a long and thriving career as writerproducer, actor, front man, international headliner, recording artist and radio host. HIs Broadway credits included The Best Little Whorehouse in…

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

From the Archives: Peter Masterson Reflects on The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas a Year After Its Opening

by Peter Masterson

The co-bookwriter and co-director of what would become a 1,584 performance smash hit talks to the audience of an evening performance.

Monday, April 16, 2018

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the farmhouse next door, and unexpected connections in between

by Charles McNulty

Lili Taylor stars in artist Suzanne Bocanegra's "Farmhouse/Whorehouse," which combines text, music and film centered on the lives of Bocanegra's grandparents, whose small farm stood across the road from the fam…

Monday, February 12, 2018

Exclusive Podcast: 'Behind the Curtain' Welcomes NEWSIES, BONNIE AND CLYDE Director, Jeff Calhoun

by Behind The Curtain

We're gonna whomp, and stomp, and whoop it up all night with the legendary directorchoreographer Jeff Calhoun. From his days as a hoofer in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS, MY ONE AND ONLY, and THE BEST LITTLE …

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Photo Flash: First Look at THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS at Finger Lakes

by BroadwayWorld

Next up this summer at The Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival FLMTF is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The show runs tonight, August 2, through August 23 at the Merry-Go-Round Playhouse in Auburn, N.Y.'…

Monday, June 19, 2017

Look Back at The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas on Broadway

by Hannah Vine

The show opened June 19, 1978 at the 46th Street Theatre.

Monday, July 25, 2016

The Fans Have Spoken! Your Favorite Kristin Chenoweth Roles, Ranked

by Lindsey Sullivan

The very, very popular Kristin Chenoweth celebrated her birthday this weekend, and whether you honored the Tony winner with a slice of cake, Cheno-focused YouTube spiral or hangin' out with some bunnies, th…

Friday, July 22, 2016

Broadway.com Culturalist Challenge! Rank Your Top 10 Kristin Chenoweth Roles

by Lindsey Sullivan

The Broadway.com staff is crazy for Culturalist, the website that lets you choose and create your own top 10 lists. Every week, we’re challenging you with a new Broadway-themed topic to rank. Fellow Ozia…

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Coming to Broadway?

by BroadwayWorld

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, Rob Ashford just directed a private industry reading of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas with an all-star cast, including Broadway favorite Kristen Chenoweth. Now accordi…

Odds & Ends: Kristin Chenoweth Eyes Broadway Return, Lin-Manuel Miranda's #Ham4Ham Love Letter & More

by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Here's a quick roundup of stories you may have missed today. Kristin Chenoweth Eyes Broadway Return We have an update on what Kristin Chenoweth may be headlining next on Broadway. As we exclusively reveal…

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Kristin Chenoweth, Kevin McKidd, Christopher Sieber, Jennifer Holliday & More Lead THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Reading

by BroadwayWorld

BroadwayWorld has just learned that there will be a private industry reading today, June 29,of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, with direction by Rob Ashford.

Cheno’s at the Chicken Ranch: Kristin Chenoweth Headlines All-Star The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas Reading

by Ryan McPhee

Hard candy Christmas came early! Tony and Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth will lead a private industry reading of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas on June 29. Rob Ashford is set to direct. As previously repor…

Monday, June 27, 2016

‘A Quick 5’ with Paul Scanlan

by Elliot Lanes

Paul Scanlan is currently making his ninth appearance at Signature Theatre as the conflicted son Jean-Michel in La Cage aux Folles.  Past Signature appearances include The Rat Pack Cabaret, Simply Sondheim, E…

Sunday, June 19, 2016

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/19/16- THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

by Stage Tube

Today in 1978, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas opened at the 46th Street Theatre now the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it ran for 1584 performances. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a musical with a …

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/31/16- THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

by Stage Tube

Today in 1982, a return engagement of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas opened at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, where it ran for 63 performances. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a musical with a book by …

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Ten-Time Tony Winner Tommy Tune Signs With Paradigm’s Jack Tantleff

by Jeremy Gerard

EXCLUSIVE: Tommy Tune, the tall Texan who owns 10 Tony Awards and belongs to that rarest breed of Broadway fauna, the director-choreographer, is looking for work. A chorus dancer-turned-star (he has won Tonys …

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Alfie Boe Will Replace Tony Yazbeck in Finding Neverland; Sally Ann Triplett Steps In for Sandy Duncan

by Imogen Lloyd Webber

The rumors were true! Alfie Boe, who will depart the Main Stem revival of Les Miz on February 28, is flying over to Finding Neverland. The Brit will begin performances on March 29 at Broadway's Lunt-Fontann…

Thursday, October 22, 2015

'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' comes to Montclair State University

Show runs through Saturday, Oct. 24, at MSU.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Becky Ann Baker, John Earl Jelks & More Set for Barbecue at the Public

by Ryan McPhee

Broadway alum Becky Ann Baker and Tony nominee John Earl Jelks have been tapped for the world premiere of Robert O’Hara’s Barbecue. Directed by Kent Gash, the production will begin performances on S…

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Constantine Maroulis & Alison Luff to Star in New Musical BREAKING THROUGH at Pasadena Playhouse

by BroadwayWorld

The Pasadena Playhouse Artistic Director Sheldon Epps announced today that, Alison Luff Broadway Matilda the Musical, Scandalous, GHOST the Musical, Mamma Mia, and Constantine Maroulis Broadway Rock of Ages, Je…

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Spotlight On...Mimi Bessette

by Michael Block

Name: Mimi BessetteHometown: Ridgefield, CTEducation: Ridgefield High, BFA in Theater from Texas Christian University and my Junior Year Abroad was in London in association with The Royal Academy of Dramatic Ar…

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Theatre Review: ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ at Rockville Musical Theatre

by Shannon Stiffler

Take a break from the summer heat, humidity and rain by coming to the Rockville Musical Theatre’s musical production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas being performed at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theat…

Saturday, July 11, 2015

‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ at Rockville Musical Theatre

by Paul M. Bessel and Barbara Braswell

“Just lots of goodwill and maybe one small thrill, but there’s nothin’ dirty goin’ on!” This concluding line from the honky-tonk song, “Lil Ol’ Pissant Country Place” perfectly captures the them…

Thursday, July 9, 2015

Meet the Cast of Rockville Musical Theatre’s ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’: Part 3: Jeff Rathner

by Joel Markowitz

In Part 3 of a series of interviews with the cast of Rockville Musical Theatre’s The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, meet Jeff Rathner. Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may have seen…

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Meet the Cast of Rockville Musical Theatre’s ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’: Part 2: Paul Loebach

by Joel Markowitz

In Part 2 of a series of interviews with the cast of Rockville Musical Theatre’s The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, meet Paul Loebach. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may hav…

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Meet the Cast of Rockville Musical Theatre’s ‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’: Part 1: Zoe Alexandratos

by Joel Markowitz

In Part 1 of a series of interviews with the cast of Rockville Musical Theatre’s The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, meet Zoe Alexandratos. Joel: Please introduce yourself and tell our readers where they may…

Friday, June 19, 2015

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 6/19/15- THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

by Stage Tube

Today in 1978, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas opened at the 46th Street Theatre now the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it ran for 1584 performances. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a musical with a …

Sunday, May 31, 2015

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 5/31/15- THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

by Stage Tube

Today in 1982, a return engagement of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas opened at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, where it ran for 63 performances. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a musical with a book by …

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Broadway Legend Tommy Tune Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2015 Tonys

by Imogen Lloyd Webber

Nine-time Tony winner Tommy Tune will receive a special Tony Award for lifetime achievement at this year’s ceremony in June. The honor is for the Broadway legend’s “outstanding dedication…

Friday, January 30, 2015

The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public

by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 1994 (Varèse Sarabande) Those looking for a guilty treat can seek out this cast album of a show that ran for only 15 performances on Broadway in 1994. The sequel to the long-running sma…

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

by Michael Portantiere

Original Broadway Cast, 1978 (MCA) On the off chance that you’ve never seen or heard of this show, don’t be put off by its title. Yes, it’s about a house of prostitution and its central character is the b…

Monday, January 5, 2015

The Numbers Game, Jan. 5-Jan. 11, 2015

by David Lefkowitz

One aspect of commercial Broadway theater not really covered by previews, reviews, puff pieces and essays is the numbers game – that is, where a show might be in terms of box-office grosses and milestone stat…

Friday, December 19, 2014

Theater News: Flashback Friday: Dolly Parton's Country Christmas Classic From The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

You'll feel fine and dandy when you hear her sing "Hard Candy Christmas."

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Q&A: Tim Weil

Because Nikka has absolutely no shame in mining her family for Broadway secrets, you all get the benefits! Tim Weil has some INCREDIBLE stories about the creation process of RENT, and we can’t wait for yo…

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Country Music…al Theater

by Lauren Carlton

As a self-proclaimed “adopted” southerner, I was entirely way too excited when I heard about Rob Ashford’s 2015 Broadway revival of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Seriously, is there anything better…

Monday, August 18, 2014

Weekend Poll Top Three: Fans Want Megan Hilty to Run the Chicken Ranch in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas!

by Ryan McPhee

As soon as we heard the news that Rob Ashford was bringing The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas back to Broadway, we were, a) doing the sidestep with excitement and b) wrapping our casting director minds around …

Friday, August 15, 2014

Weekend Poll: Who Should Play Mona in the Broadway Revival of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas?

by Lindsay Champion

It’s time to dance a little sidestep because the The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is coming back to Broadway! We’re thrilled that all of our pals from the Chicken Ranch are coming back for the fi…

FLASH FRIDAY: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Gets Lucky

by Pat Cerasaro

Today we are kickin' up our heels for the just announced 2015 Broadway return of THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

The Broadway.com Show - Theater News on "Fun Home," Audra McDonald and More

by Broadway.com

The weekly news program written by and starring the editorial staff of Broadway.com! This week, theater news featuring a Broadway transfer for "Fun Home," Larry David's B'way debut in his self-penned "Fish in t…

Thursday, August 7, 2014

'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' Sets Broadway Return in 2015

by Suzy Evans

The musical revival will be directed by Tony and Emmy winner Rob Ashford.read more

‘The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ Reopens For Business on Broadway in 2015

by Broadway's Best Shows

Those foot-stopping aggies, those friendly ladies of the night (and day), Miss Mona, Sherriff Ed Earl Dodd, the side-stepping Governor, and master media manipulator Melvin P. Thorpe will populate Broadway in th…

Breaking: Brand-New Production of THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Coming to Broadway; Rob Ashford to Direct!

by BroadwayWorld

Those foot-stopping aggies, those friendly ladies of the night and day, Miss Mona, Sherriff Ed Earl Dodd, the side-stepping Governor, and master media manipulator Melvin P. Thorpe will populate Broadway in the …

Theater News: ''The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas'' Will Return to Broadway

by David Gordon

The Chicken Ranch Reopens! The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Will Return to Broadway

by Ryan McPhee

Soon, Broadway's gonna have a whorehouse in it again. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas will return to Broadway next year in a brand new production. Tony, Emmy and Olivier Award winner Rob Ashford wi…

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Signature Conversations with GYPSY Costume Designer

by Signature Theatre

Signature Conversations with GYPSY Costume Designer GYPSY Costume Designer Frank Labovitz talks about Gypsy Rose Lee's sultry looks and what it took to create that little red number. GYPSY must close Jan…

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

The Critics are Raving about GYPSY at Signature Theatre!

by Signature Theatre

The Critics are Raving about GYPSY at Signature Theatre! GYPSY Must Close January 26! Go to http://bit.ly/K2chQ7 to purchase your tickets. The Great American Musical Here she is, World. Here's Rose! She…

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