BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Coming to Broadway; Rob Ashford to Direct!

[tazber]

There is always some revival that everyone seems to think is a bad idea at first. And then it turns into the hit of the season.

I'm not saying that will be the case with Whorehouse, I'm just saying we know nothing about this production. It could end being a Pippin level re-imagining or a lazy Bye Bye Birdie style rehash.

I don't think the idea of reviving it is a bad decision. It's well liked and I'm sure they're going to use I Will Always Love You in the marketing.

[doodlenyc]

I love it. Love the show, as long as they don't try to update it, leave it as a period piece, it'll be fine.

I vote for Emily Skinner for Mona, though I expect they'll go for a name. Mullally is the only Mona mentioned that I see working, she reads younger than her age, imo. Hilty would also be great in the role, though. She's in her 30s and reads mature to me. Pasquale for Ed Earl?

[SonofRobbieJ]

If we're gonna plug in a country star, my vote is Trisha Yearwood. Mostly cause I love her cooking show. I know that has nothing to do with anything, but whatevs.

I wonder if Carlin Glynn read older in '78 because late 30's seemed older then. I think Krakowski would be a great choice, but since she's the doyenne of sitcoms, perhaps it will not be. There's a part of me that kinda wants to see Tonya Pinkins as Miss Mona, though I've only seen her play cold, tough women.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Tonya Pinkins would be inspired! I think she knows how to have fun, she was one of the funniest parts of ENCHANTED, and of course we know she can easily sell a song like "The Bus from Amarillo."

[TheFirst5Years]

I do know for a fact that Reba was here in NYC this past week. She was seen at Jersey Boys where she enjoyed the show for the 5th time. Interesting that this news follows right on the heels of her visit. Dontcha think?

[SonofRobbieJ]

'I think she knows how to have fun, she was one of the funniest parts of ENCHANTED'

Oh...I don't doubt her ability. Just that I've only ever seen her play tough bitches. And so, so well.

[Kad]

Robbie, have you ever seen her take on "Somewhere That's Green" that she sometimes does at concerts or cabarets?

[Mister Matt]

If we are going to keep American Musical Theater alive, we need to see more than revivals being brought to Broadway in 2015.

American Musical Theatre has survived MUCH worse. There is nothing fatalist in a revival-heavy season. Already announced are An American in Paris, Fun Home, Honeymoon in Vegas and The Last Ship. Holler If You Hear Me came and went and the summer's not even over yet.

I'd love to see Emily Skinner as Mona, but I don't see that actually happening. Reba may be a bit long in the tooth, but she would still nail it. I just don't think Krakowski is right for the role. I don't know what her acting is like, but I'd LOVE to hear Shania Twain sing the part. She turns 50 next year, so she's definitely in the right age range.

And Fuschia Walker as Jewel, please. kthnx

[Kad]

There aren't even an extraordinary amount of revivals announced for this season, and two of the major ones (On the 20th Century and King & I) are at revival-based non-profits.

[dreaming]

I thought it felt like a very heavy revival season this year-couple that with the fact there seems to be a shortage of theaters. (You have "On the Town," "The King and I," "On the Twentieth Century" and "Side Show".) I'd wait until fall-and maybe do an out of town engagement while they're at it.

[Borstalboy]

Did anyone see the tour that ran in the late nineties with Ann-Margret and Gary Sandy? Wasn't that supposed to be Broadway-bound? What happened? It had a great poster, I remember, with Ann on a giant Texas flag roaring at the camera.

[willrogers2008]

In a 1982 book, “The Whorehouse Papers,” Mr. King described his frustrations with the creative process of the theater, writing that his play was “tinkered with, danced on, sang at, barked and snarled at, chopped up, tricked up, and camped up until I can hardly recognize the .?.?. thing". It is a pity now is out of print. Just amazing!

[DAME]

@Borstal That tour was not very good. Ann Margaret walked thru it and the pacing of the show was very slow. There is stuff out there for you to check it out.

@Will .. The book is out of print but you can pick a used copies of it on amazon for a few dollars. Mr King just did not like the collaborative aspect of putting on a show. It is a fun and silly quick read.

[DAME]

FYI : She had hurt her foot.
whorehouse

[DAME]

Interview with composer Carol Hall about Whorehouse. From playbill. Done regarding the last revival.
http://www.playbill.com/celebritybuzz/article/66447-PLAYBILL-ON-LINES-BRIEF-ENCOUNTER-with-Carol-Hall

[Gomez3]

I think Cheryl Hines would be super funny in this, if she could only carry a tune.

[PalJoey]

I hope Rob Ashford doesn't mess up the choreography by making it hyperkinetic again.

The boys dancing the Aggie Dance should look like this and NOT like they're on steroids.

[DAME]

I want them hot, sexy, and naked.

[SidebySidebyLogan]

If they're going to put in a song from the movie, I'd rather they add in Sneakin' Around

[DAME]

Well? What happened?

[Musical Master]

@PalJoey, I hope so. It would be high time that Ashford calms down a bit with the choreography on this one.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

I saw the national tour in 1999 (in San Antonio, TX) with Ann Margret as Miss Mona. I don't remember much about it.

[JoseLee_]

i want male nudity.

[Robbie2]

LOL doubtful for the BWAY revival...
Emily Skinner for Miss Mona and I guess Charlie Williams will be an Aggie since Rob Ashford is involved.

[AEA AGMA SM]

While re watching old episodes of The Simpsons this weekend I was struck by how great Beverly D'Angelo would be as Miss Mona, after being reminded of her country vocals as Lurleen Lumpkin.

[Robbie2]

While re watching old episodes of The Simpsons this weekend I was struck by how great Beverly D'Angelo would be as Miss Mona, after being reminded of her country vocals as Lurleen Lumpkin.

I agree a great idea if not a bit on the older side for Mona but also hear that ABC is moving forward with a new comedy once again pairing her together with Chevy Chase.