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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Larry L. King and Peter Masterson (book); Carol Hall (music and lyrics)
Opening Date:
January 14, 1988
Closing Date:
January 31, 1988
The musical comedy about the Chicken Ranch in Texas, featuring Grammy-winning singer Jody Miller in the role of Jewel.
Cast & Crew
DOCUMENTED CAST
Pat Tweed — Miss Mona Stangley
Bill Davidson — Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd
Jody Miller — Jewel
Terry Veal — Role not yet confirmed
Charlie Unger — Role not yet confirmed
DIRECTOR
Richard Lemin
ADDITIONAL CAST AND CREW
Not yet identified.
Production Notes
Grammy Award-winning Oklahoma country singer Jody Miller, known for her 1965 recording Queen of the House, played Jewel. A contemporary profile reported that her daughter brought the auditions to her attention. The production also included a lobby art exhibition featuring Robert T. Roberts, Sharon Montgomery, and Loraine Moore. The complete ensemble, musical director, choreographer, and technical crew have not yet been recovered.
Sources: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1988/01/08/best-little-whorehouse-moving-to-city-spicy-musical-naughty-nice-and-down-home/62665723007/ ; https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1988/01/22/grammy-award-winner-sings-in-carpenter-square-musical/62664369007/ ; https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1988/01/17/art-on-display-during-run-of-best-little-whorehouse/62664812007/
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