The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a political satire full of flirty fun and gusto. Based on a true story, the show tells of the demise of a brothel located just down the road from Austin. The real-life story made national headlines in the 1970's when investigative reporter Marvin Zindler started a crusade to shut the infamous house that had been in operation for more than a century. The cornball TV personality from Houston caused such a primetime ruckus that the local politicos, most of whom were regular customers, forced the Sheriff to close down the legendary institution. The show ran for 1,584 performances on Broadway and was nominated for eight Tonys, including best musical, in 1979. A film adaptation followed in 1982, starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds.
Photo Credit: Karla Ent
LAuren DeFilippo (Angel)
Christina Stroup (Miss Mona) and Jarret Mallon (Ed Earl)
The Texas Aggies, Thomas Griffin Williams, Ryan Alvarado, Michael Wheeler, Nathan Daniel Ford and J. Dylan Gibson
Michael Wheeler (Aggie Soloist)
Roderick Stanford (Jewel) and the Ladies of the Chicken Ranch
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The Mad Ones Austin Community College Drama Department (6/08-6/25) |
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The Zoo Story The Saturni Theatre at the Grove Amphitheatre in Southpark Meadows (6/03-6/11) |
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The Baker's Wife The Alchemy Theatre (5/05-6/11) |
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Malum Malus Burlesque: Lammas The VORTEX (8/03-8/05) |
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Hairspray Bass Concert Hall (6/13-6/18) |
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Thank You, And Have a Nice Day Summer Break Theatre at Hyde Park Theatre (6/07-6/17) |
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The Importance of Being Earnest City Theatre Austin at Genesis Creative Collective (6/03-6/18) |
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The Memorandum The VORTEX (7/21-7/29) |
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The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard Dougherty Arts Center (7/14-7/29) |
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Desperately Seeking Comfortable Shoes jkjk (6/21-6/25) |
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