The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Off-Broadway Original Cast
Based on a story by Larry L. KingThe saga of the legendary “Chicken Ranch”! Full synopsis
Original
Original Cast
Farmer/ Melvin P. Thorpe
Pamela Blair, who originated the role of "Amber" (later "Angel") in 1978's The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, earned a Drama Desk Award nomination for her performance as an eager-to-work prostitute, and can be heard as the lead in "Hard Candy Christmas" on the cast recording. more...
Dawn/ Angel Imogene Charlene/ Girl
Slick Dude/ Soundman/ Ukrainian Aggie #1/ Placekicker
Slick Dude/Soundman/Ukrainian Aggie #1/ Placekicker
Shy Kid/ Aggie #7
Aggie #11/ Governor's Aide/ Cowboy/ Choir Member/ Dogette/ Photographer
Stage Manager/ Cameraman/ Aggie #12 (Specialty Dance)
Taddy Jo/ Girl/ Townsperson
Rio Grande Band Leader
Traveling Salesman/ Scruggs/ T.V. Colorman/ Governor
Ruby Rae/ Choir Member/ Melvin Thorpe Singer/ Angelette
Ruby Rae/Choir Member/Melvin Thorpe Singer/Angelette
Aggie #21/ Reporter #2/ Cowboy/ Dogette/ Photographer
Leroy Sliney/ Aggie #77/ Cowboy/ Melvin Thorpe Singer/ Townsperson
Linda Lou/ Girl/ Angelette
Mayor Rufus Poindexter/ Senator Wingwoah
Reporter #1/ Melvin Thorpe Singer
Beatrice/ Choir Member/ Melvin Thorpe Singer/ Angelette
Ginger/ Girl/ Angelette
Aggie #17/ Choir Member/ Melvin Thorpe Singer/ Townsperson/ Photographer
Eloise/ Choir Member/ Melvin Thorpe Singer/ Townsperson
Aggie #71/ Reporter #3/ Cowboy/ Dogette/ Photographer
Aggie #71/Reporter #3/Cowboy/Dogette/Photographer
Durla/ Girl/ Angelette
See awards and nominations on the The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas page
Other productions of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
- 1978 Broadway — Broadway Transfer · Cast
- 1979 US Tour — 1st National Tour · Cast
- 1979 US Tour — 2nd National Tour · Cast
- 1981 West End — London Production · Cast
- 1982 Broadway — Return Engagement [Broadway] · Cast
- 2001 US Tour — Touring Revival · Cast
- 2006 Broadway — Broadway Revival Production · Cast
Production Team
Robert Billig Musical Director
Marjorie Bradley Kellogg Scenic Designer
Peter Masterson Director
Dennis Parichy Sound Designer
Ann Roth Costume Designer
Tommy Tune Choreographer
(Musical Staging)
(Musical Staging)
Director
John Venable Sound Designer
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