Carol Hall

Latest News on Carol Hall:
Cabaret Roundup: December 8-14- Christine Ebersole, Joe Iconis & More (Dec 8, 2025)

Jane Monheit, Stacey Kent, New York Voices & More Set For Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater December 8–21 (Dec 6, 2025)

Best of NYC Christmas Concerts and Cabaret Shows - 2025 (Dec 3, 2025)

Photos

Lynn Ahrens, Kirsten Childs and Carol Hall attend the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hal Photo

Lynn Ahrens, Kirsten Childs and Carol Hall attend the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hall and Office warming party at their new home on April 17, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Ron Harrington, Barbara Olcott, Carol Hall and Leonard Majzlin during The DGF's 14th Photo

Ron Harrington, Barbara Olcott, Carol Hall and Leonard Majzlin during The DGF's 14th Biannual Madge Evans & Sidney Kingsley Awards at the Dramatists Guild Fund headquarters on April 4, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Carol Hall and Dustin Sparks during The DGF's 14th Biannual Madge Evans & Sidney King Photo

Carol Hall and Dustin Sparks during The DGF's 14th Biannual Madge Evans & Sidney Kingsley Awards at the Dramatists Guild Fund headquarters on April 4, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Carol Hall attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Gala 'Great Writers Thank Their Lucky St Photo

Carol Hall attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Gala 'Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars : The Presidential Edition' at Gotham Hall on November 7, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Carol Hall attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Gala 'Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars : The Presidential Edition' at Gotham Hall on November 7, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Carol Hall attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Gala 'Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars : The Presidential Edition' at Gotham Hall on November 7, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Carol Hall attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Gala 'Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars : The Presidential Edition' at Gotham Hall on November 7, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Gretchen Cryer and Carol Hall attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hall and Office Photo

Gretchen Cryer and Carol Hall attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hall and Office warming party at their new home on April 17, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Carol Hall, Lynn Ahrens and Kirsten Childs attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Music H Photo

Carol Hall, Lynn Ahrens and Kirsten Childs attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hall and Office warming party at their new home on April 17, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Susan Laubach, Carol Hall and Gretchen Cryer during The DGF's 14th Biannual Madge Eva Photo

Susan Laubach, Carol Hall and Gretchen Cryer during The DGF's 14th Biannual Madge Evans & Sidney Kingsley Awards at the Dramatists Guild Fund headquarters on April 4, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Nancy Ford and Carol Hall attend the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hall and Office warm Photo

Nancy Ford and Carol Hall attend the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hall and Office warming party at their new home on April 17, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Nancy Ford and Carol Hall attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hall and Office war Photo

Nancy Ford and Carol Hall attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hall and Office warming party at their new home on April 17, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Rachel Routh, Lynn Ahrens, Carol Hall, Stephen Flaherty and Gretchen Cryer attends th Photo

Rachel Routh, Lynn Ahrens, Carol Hall, Stephen Flaherty and Gretchen Cryer attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hall and Office warming party at their new home on April 17, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Rachel Routh, Lynn Ahrens, Carol Hall, Stephen Flaherty and Gretchen Cryer attend the Photo

Rachel Routh, Lynn Ahrens, Carol Hall, Stephen Flaherty and Gretchen Cryer attend the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hall and Office warming party at their new home on April 17, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Carol Hall, Lynn Ahrens and Kirsten Childs attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hall and Office warming party at their new home on April 17, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Carol Hall attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hall and Office warming party at t Photo

Carol Hall attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hall and Office warming party at their new home on April 17, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Carol Hall attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hall and Office warming party at their new home on April 17, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Andrew Lippa and Carol Hall during The DGF's 14th Biannual Madge Evans & Sidney Kings Photo

Andrew Lippa and Carol Hall during The DGF's 14th Biannual Madge Evans & Sidney Kingsley Awards at the Dramatists Guild Fund headquarters on April 4, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Carol Hall during The DGF's 14th Biannual Madge Evans & Sidney Kingsley Awards at the Photo

Carol Hall during The DGF's 14th Biannual Madge Evans & Sidney Kingsley Awards at the Dramatists Guild Fund headquarters on April 4, 2016 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Carol Hall attends the Dramatists Guild Fund Music Hall and Office warming party at their new home on April 17, 2015 in New York City.

Date:

10/15/2018

From: Photo Flash: Remembering the Late Carol Hall

Carol Hall

Date:

11/08/2016

From: Photo Coverage: Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars at the Dramatists Guild Fund Gala!

Carol Hall

Date:

11/08/2016

From: Photo Coverage: Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars at the Dramatists Guild Fund Gala!

Carol Hall and Dustin Sparks

Date:

04/05/2016

From: Photo Coverage: Craig Lucas Honored with Dramatists Guild Fund's Sidney Kingsley Award

Ron Harrington, Barbara Olcott, Carol Hall and Leonard Majzlin

Date:

04/05/2016

From: Photo Coverage: Craig Lucas Honored with Dramatists Guild Fund's Sidney Kingsley Award

Susan Laubach, Carol Hall and Gretchen Cryer

Date:

04/05/2016

From: Photo Coverage: Craig Lucas Honored with Dramatists Guild Fund's Sidney Kingsley Award

STAGE CREDITS

To Whom It May Concern

[Off-Broadway]

Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985

Caroline

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

[Broadway]

Broadway Transfer, 1978

Doatsey Mae [Replacement]

[Replacement]

I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road

[Off-Broadway]

Original Off-Broadway Production, 1978

Heather [Replacement]

[Replacement]

Writing

A Christmas Memory

Lyrics

Hats!

Composer/Lyricist

Paper Moon

Lyricist

To Whom It May Concern

Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist

Awards and Nominations

winner

Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Lyrics

Carol Hall, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

winner

Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Music

Carol Hall, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Videos

TV: KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Chat About Their Shining And Nostalgic Holiday Show R Video

TV: KT Sullivan and Jeff Harnar Chat About Their Shining And Nostalgic Holiday Show REMEMBER

by Eugene Ebner - 2018-12-03 17:01:34

VIDEO: Stephen Schwartz and Jeanine Tesori Talk Storytelling Through Song for DGF's ' Video

VIDEO: Stephen Schwartz and Jeanine Tesori Talk Storytelling Through Song for DGF's 'The Legacy Project'

by BWW News Desk - 2017-05-02 14:51:34

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

by Nicole Rosky - 2016-06-19 11:00:02

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

by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-31 09:10:53

TV Exclusive: BROADWAY QUICK CHANGE with Robert Hartwell and the Dramatists Guild Fun Video

TV Exclusive: BROADWAY QUICK CHANGE with Robert Hartwell and the Dramatists Guild Fund!

by Broadway Quick Change - 2016-04-20 13:30:01

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

by Nicole Rosky - 2015-06-19 10:00:01

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

by Nicole Rosky - 2015-05-31 10:00:01

TV: First Look at Highlights of A CHRISTMAS MEMORY

by Christina Mancuso - 2014-11-25 06:45:11

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

by Nicole Rosky - 2014-06-19 09:10:33

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

by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-31 10:00:01

STAGE TUBE: Dramatists Guild Panel - Wright, Hall, Holzman and Ives on Adapting for t Video

STAGE TUBE: Dramatists Guild Panel - Wright, Hall, Holzman and Ives on Adapting for the Stage

by Stage Tube - 2013-08-24 11:38:12

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

by Nicole Rosky - 2013-06-19 09:23:34

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

by Nicole Rosky - 2013-05-31 10:00:50

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

by Nicole Rosky - 2012-06-19 10:13:47

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

by Nicole Rosky - 2012-05-31 10:29:51

STAGE TUBE: SETH'S '30 Deconstructions in 30 Days!' Day 22 - 'Best Little Whorehouse'

by Eddie Varley - 2009-04-23 23:49:05

News

Cabaret Roundup: December 8-14- Christine Ebersole, Joe Iconis & More Photo

Cabaret Roundup: December 8-14- Christine Ebersole, Joe Iconis & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 8, 2025

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including song and dance duo Nic and Desi, a Sound of Music singalong hosted by Christine Ebersole, and more.

Jane Monheit, Stacey Kent, New York Voices & More Set For Birdland Jazz Club And Bird Photo

Jane Monheit, Stacey Kent, New York Voices & More Set For Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater December 8�"21
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025

Artists coming up at Birdland Jazz Club include KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, and Todd Murray in We Love the Winter Weather, Jane Monheit, Bryce Edwards’ Frivolity Hour, Stacey Kent, and Klea Blackhurst / Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch’s A Swinging Birdland Christmas.

Best of NYC Christmas Concerts and Cabaret Shows - 2025 Photo

Best of NYC Christmas Concerts and Cabaret Shows - 2025
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 3, 2025

Celebrate the winter holidays with cheer and plenty of good music with these 15 shows. There's something for everyone in this list – family-friendly shows you can take your kids to, queer celebrations, and more.

December 2025 At Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater To Feature Tom Kitt, Stacey Photo

December 2025 At Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater To Feature Tom Kitt, Stacey Kent, New York Voices, Marilyn Maye & More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will offer a full schedule of December programming in New York City, including performances by Tom Kitt, Emmet Cohen Trio, Stacey Kent, New York Voices, Ashley Pezzotti, Marilyn Maye, and many others.

Best Cabaret in December 2025: Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis, Sam Morill & More Photo

Best Cabaret in December 2025: Christine Ebersole, Norm Lewis, Sam Morill & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 1, 2025

See some of the biggest stars of the stage, screen, jazz, cabaret & Broadway performing at cabaret venues this month at a range of budget points. Tickets to these shows are limited and likely to sell out

WE LOVE THE WINTER WEATHER: SONGS OF THE HOLIDAYS to Run at Birdland Photo

WE LOVE THE WINTER WEATHER: SONGS OF THE HOLIDAYS to Run at Birdland
by Gillian Blum - Nov 16, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club will present the special evening “We Love the Winter Weather: Songs of the Season” – starring KT Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, Stacy Sullivan, and Todd Murray – on Monday, December 8 at 7 p.m.

Review: GET WHAT YOU WANT ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT at Chelsea Table + Stage Photo

Review: GET WHAT YOU WANT ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Stephen Mosher - Sep 19, 2025

They say good things are worth waiting for. Well, GET WHAT YOU WANT certainly was.

Christy Trapp Brings THE TENDER TRAPP to Don't Tell Mama Photo

Christy Trapp Brings THE TENDER TRAPP to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

Don't Tell Mama will present Christy Trapp in The Tender Trapp, a woman's perspective on Sinatra's standards and double standards this month. Learn more here!

Joanne Halev to Present SAILING ON Encore at Birdland Photo

Joanne Halev to Present SAILING ON Encore at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025

After her November debut performance of Sailing On, Joanne Halev will once again share songs and stories that illuminate life's little miracles as she looks back, looks forward, and goes Sailing On, this time at the iconic Birdland Jazz Club.

Nicole Henry, Jim Caruso and More to Perform at Birdland in April Photo

Nicole Henry, Jim Caruso and More to Perform at Birdland in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of nightly performances all April long. See the full lineup, including Nicole Henry and more, and learn how to purchase tickets.

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Announced At The Morgan-Wixson Theatre Photo

THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Announced At The Morgan-Wixson Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

The Morgan-Wixson Theatre brings THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS to Santa Monica this season with performances from March 8 - April 6, 2025. This production of THE BEST LITTLE

Review: Joanne Halev Ends Five-Year Break With SAILING ON at Birdland Theater Photo

Review: Joanne Halev Ends Five-Year Break With SAILING ON at Birdland Theater
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 27, 2024

Joanne Halev, who started with a bang with her cabaret debut five years ago, has returned to make a big noise again.

KT Sullivan, Jeff Harnar & More to Star in WE LOVE THE WINTER WEATHER at Birdland Photo

KT Sullivan, Jeff Harnar & More to Star in WE LOVE THE WINTER WEATHER at Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2024

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present the special evening “We Love the Winter Weather: Songs of the Season” – starring KT Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Christopher Collette to Bring LIFE OF THE PARTY? To Don't Tell Mama This Holiday Seas Photo

Christopher Collette to Bring LIFE OF THE PARTY? To Don't Tell Mama This Holiday Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2024

Christopher Collette will debut his cabaret show 'Life of the Party?' at Don't Tell Mama. Directed by Michael Kirk Lane with music by Michael Raab. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Bistro Award-Winner Joanne Halev Goes SAILING ON at Birdland Photo

Interview: Bistro Award-Winner Joanne Halev Goes SAILING ON at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 11, 2024

Singer Joanne Halev’s new show Sailing On debuts 11/19 at Birdland Theater. Expect tales of first loves, rites of passage, whooping cough and waterbeds, fate, friendship, and one fabulous farm boy. Read a conversation with Joanne about the show.

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveals November Programming Photo

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveals November Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances. Learn more about the November 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of performances from renowned jazz musicians and emerging artists.

Joanne Halev Comes To Birdland Theater In November Photo

Joanne Halev Comes To Birdland Theater In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2024

Joanne Halev will perform at Birdland Theater on November 19, 2024.

Susannah B Releases New Album 'POV' Photo

Susannah B Releases New Album 'POV'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 9, 2024

Susannah B has released her latest album, POV, featuring fresh takes on her favorite original songs. The singer-songwriter, known for her impactful career in jazz and pop, collaborates with members of Alanis Morissette’s band.

Find Out Who's Receiving 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and Special T Photo

Find Out Who's Receiving 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and Special Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.

Review: Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway Doling Out The Good Stuff With YULETIDE Photo

Review: Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway Doling Out The Good Stuff With YULETIDE REVELRY at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 28, 2023

What a great way to end 2023.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Carol Hall been in?

Carol Hall has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Carol Hall been in?

Carol Hall has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Carol Hall been nominated for?

Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

What awards has Carol Hall won?

Carol Hall has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lyrics and the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

How many shows has Carol Hall written?

Carol Hall has written 4 shows including To Whom It May Concern (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Paper Moon (Lyricist), Hats! (Composer/Lyricist), A Christmas Memory (Lyrics).

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