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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 1982
Mona Stangley

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1978
Mona Stangley

Mona Stangley [Replacement]

Mona Stangley [Replacement]

Mona Stangley

[New York]
Workshop, 1977
Performer


Movies

Resurrection
[ 1980 ] Suzy Kroll
Continental Divide
[ 1981 ] Sylvia
Sixteen Candles
[ 1984 ] Brenda Baker
The Trip to Bountiful
[ 1985 ] Jessie Mae
Gardens of Stone
[ 1987 ] Mrs. Feld
Night Game
[ 1989 ] Alma
Blood Red
[ 1989 ] Miss Jeffreys
Convicts
[ 1991 ] Asa
Blessing
[ 1994 ] Arlene
Judy Berlin
[ 1999 ] Maddie
West of Here
[ 2002 ] Sally Blackwell
Lost Junction
[ 2003 ] Waitress
Whiskey School
[ 2005 ] Pamela Evans

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 1981 - Actress of the Year in a Musical

Carlin Glynn, The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas


winner
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical

Carlin Glynn, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Actress - Musical

Carlin Glynn, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas


winner
Theatre World Awards - 1978 - Performance

Carlin Glynn, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

News


Alhambra Theatre & Dining Presents THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Beginning Next Week

For the first time in nearly two decades, the Alhambra Theatre & Dining will stage the musical comedy, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.  The second show of the Alhambra’s 2023 Season (it’s 55th season) officially opens Friday evening, February 10. It will be preceded by two “preview” performance on Thursday, February 9. 
Broadway Press Agent Susan L. Schulman Passes Away

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway press agent Susan L. Schulman.
DARK PLANET Design Team Announced

Planet Connections' starts out 2020 with announcing it's stellar design team for DARK PLANET: Not Your Mother's Valentine's Day,' short plays unapologetically looking at life through a clever - albeit caustic - lens. Frank, Funny, Engaging, Engrossing, and Enlightening, Performing Thursdays & Fridays, February 6 - 21, at the Theater at the 14th Street Y, 344 E 14th St, NYC. This event - celebrating the diversity of the performing arts & artists of NYC - will be accompanied by a special Valentine's Day Party hosted by Planet Connections Assistant Artistic Director, Kim Jones. Dark Planet is co-presented by The Theater at the 14th Street Y. Tickets on sale at https://14streety.secure.force.com/ticket#details_a0S1R000009tBdMUAU
A PHILOSOPHICAL PROTEST Premieres Tomorrow at Planet Connections

A Philosophical Protest, exploring to issues regarding the LGQBT community, bullying, homelessness, religion, God, depression, love, and essentially the concept of how we are all connected and asking for help is part is part of the great plan, premieres tomorrow, June 20, as part of The 2017 Planet Connection Theatre Festivity (running June 12 - July 9).
BWW Review: Playhouse's BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE Entertains Despite Lackluster Material

This particular production is winner. There's plenty to enjoy about The Playhouse's production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The campy, over-the-top farce is wildly entertaining, and overall it's a feast for the eyes and ears.
Agape Actors Co-Op to Present Paula Vogel's THE OLDEST PROFESSION

Agape Actor's Co-Op will be producing a critically acclaimed comedy from Pulitzer Prize winner playwright Paula Vogel.
Poet And Librettist J. D. Mcclatchy to Preview New Opera at Kray Hall in Poets House, 11/8

AOP (American Opera Projects) and Poets House present a discussion with award-winning poet and librettist J. D. McClatchy followed by a reading of his latest opera libretto The Leopard, based on the acclaimed novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa and directed by James Robinson. The discussion will be joined by The Leopard's composer Michael Dellaira and will feature a performance of music from the opera-in-development and a mid-event reception with the artists. The event will take place on Saturday, November 8 at 3 pm at Kray Hall in Poets House (10 River Terrace, New York, NY 10282 in Battery Park City). Tickets are $10, $7 for students and seniors, free to Poets House members and can be purchased at operaprojects.org.
FLASH FRIDAY: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Gets Lucky

Today we are kickin' up our heels for the just announced 2015 Broadway return of THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS.
Playwright Larry L. King Passes Away at 83

According to published reports, playwright Larry L. King passed away yesterday in his Washington retirement home after a long battle with emphysema. He was 83 years old.
TriArts Sharon Playhouse to Present THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, 6/28-7/15

TriArts Sharon Playhouse, under the leadership of Executive Director Alice Bemand, kicks off its 2012 summer season with the smart, sexy, and foot-stompin' Tony Award-winning musical comedy, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas from June 28 through July 15.
Anne Gee Byrd Stars in THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION at Colony Theatre, Now thru 7/8

The Colony Theatre presents the first production of its "Season of Premieres" with the Los Angeles Premiere of THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION, written by Evan Smith and directed by award-winning Cameron Watson, the show stars three-time Los Angeles Drama Critics Award-winning actress Anne Gee Byrd. THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION opens tonight, June 16 at 8:00pm and continues through Sunday, July 8 at The Colony Theatre, 555 North Third Street (at Cypress) adjacent to the Burbank Town Center.
BWW Interviews: Michelle DeJean - Proud to Play Miss Mona in TUTS' BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

Michelle DeJean, starring as Miss Mona in the upcoming and anticipated production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas took time out of her busy rehearsal schedule to chat with me about life, theatre, touring, New York, Roxie and Miss Mona. As sincere and charming as she is, there is no doubt that the stars about to shine big and bright deep in the heart of Texas!
Anne Gee Byrd Stars in THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION Colony Theatre LA Premiere, 6/16-7/8

The Colony Theatre presents the first production of its "Season of Premieres" with the Los Angeles Premiere of THE SAVANNAH DISPUTATION, written by Evan Smith and directed by award-winning Cameron Watson and will star three-time Los Angeles Drama Critics Award-winning actress Anne Gee Byrd.
JACKASS FLATS Has World Premiere at Shadowland Theatre

The world premiere of the new comedy, 'Jackass Flats,' written by C.C. Loveheart and John Simon, opens tonight at upstate New York's Shadowland Theatre in Ellenville, site of the non-profit, Actors' Equity theater's first world premiere in 15 years.
Photo Flash: Nottage, Eno Awarded Horton Foote Prizes

Playwrights Lynn Nottage and Will Eno were joined by Edward Albee, Elizabeth Ashley, André Bishop, Arthur French, Carlin Glynn, Tony Kushner, Jim Houghton, Peter Masterson, David Margulies, Charles Mee, Christopher Shinn, Lois Smith and Diane Foote, Hallie Foote and Horton Foote, Jr., among others to receive Horton Foote Prizes for Outstanding New American Play and Promising New American Play respectively.
Nottage and Eno Presented With Their Horton Foote Prizes 9/20

Playwrights Lynn Nottage and Will Eno will be joined by Edward Albee, Elizabeth Ashley, André Bishop, Arthur French, Carlin Glynn, Tony Kushner, Jim Houghton, Peter Masterson, David Margulies, Charles Mee, Christopher Shinn, Lois Smith and Diane Foote, Hallie Foote and Horton Foote, Jr., among others.
Nottage and Eno Presented With Their Horton Foote Prizes 9/20

Playwrights Lynn Nottage and Will Eno will be joined by Edward Albee, Elizabeth Ashley, André Bishop, Arthur French, Carlin Glynn, Tony Kushner, Jim Houghton, Peter Masterson, David Margulies, Charles Mee, Christopher Shinn, Lois Smith and Diane Foote, Hallie Foote and Horton Foote, Jr., among others.
Euan Morton Leads Private Industry Reading Of CALIGULA 7/13 -14

Rich Affannato in association with Meri Krassner will present a special invitational reading of the new musical, CALIGULA, with book, music & lyrics by Eric Svejcar, for two performances on Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
Morton Led Private Industry Reading Of CALIGULA Will Feature Six Piece Band

Rich Affannato in association with Meri Krassner will present a special invitational reading of the new musical, CALIGULA, with book, music & lyrics by Eric Svejcar, for two performances next Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Under the direction of Chris Presley, the cast features Euan Morton (Taboo) in the title role, with Autumn Hurlbert (MTV's Legally Blonde: The Search for Elle Woods), Matt Bogart (Jersey Boys, Aida), and Anastasia Barzee (White Christmas, Urinetown). These presentations of CALIGULA will be backed by a six-piece band led by Musical Director David Andrews Rogers.
Euan Morton Leads Private Industry Reading Of CALIGULA 7/13 -14

Rich Affannato in association with Meri Krassner will present a special invitational reading of the new musical, CALIGULA, with book, music & lyrics by Eric Svejcar, for two performances on Monday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Carlin Glynn been in?

Carlin Glynn has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Carlin Glynn been in?

Carlin Glynn has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Carlin Glynn been nominated for?

Actress of the Year in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Outstanding Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

What awards has Carlin Glynn won?

Carlin Glynn has received several awards for her performances. She won Actress of the Year in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for her role in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Additionally, she earned the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical, also for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Furthermore, she received a Performance Award from the Theatre World Awards for her work in the same show.

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