The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

This musical is based on a Texas brothel, which operated from the 1840s to 1973. Protected by a friendly sheriff and frequented by politicians, football teams and others, the "Chicken Ranch" thrives in the small town of Gilbert, Texas. Girls come from all over to work on the ranch and earn some money.
However, a Houston radio commentator and his conservative audience denounce the Chicken Ranch, threatening to close its doors forever.

Watch the trailer for the 1982 film with Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton:

General information
  • Style : Adult, Comedy
  • Theme : Sex, Politics, Sexy
  • year of creation : 1978
Music
  • Composer :Carol Hall
  • Lyricist :Carol Hall
  • Librettist : Larry L. King & Peter Masterson
  • Author (other) : Larry L. King
  • famous songs : "Prologue" "20 Fans" "A Lil' Ole Bitty Pissing Country Place" "Girl, You're a Woman" "Watch Dog Theme" "Texas Has a Whorehouse in It" "Twenty Four Hours of Lovin'" "Doatsy Mae" "Angelette March" "The Aggie Song" "The Bus from Amarillo" "The Sidestep" "No Lies" "Good Old Girl" "Hard Candy Christmas" "Finale"
  • Famous performers : Burt Reynolds, Dolly Parton, Dom DeLuise, Charles Durning, Jim Nabors, Carlin Glynn, Henderson Forsythe, Jay Garner, Joan Ellis, Delores Hall, Pamela Blair, Fannie Flagg, Anita Morris, Alexis Smith.
kinships
  • Exists in film : The musical was adapted into a film in 1982 by Colin Higgins. It includes Burt Reynolds, Dolly Parton, Dom DeLuise, Charles Durning and Jim Nabors. Some songs from the musical do not appear in the film but 2 additional songs by Dolly Parton have been added: "Sneakin Around" and the hit "I Will Always Love You".
Awards
  • Appointments and Awards : The original Broadway production won 2 Tony, 3 Drama Desk Awards and 1 Theater World Award
  • Number of years on display : 4
  • Number of performances : 1584
Currently on stage