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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]
I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1978
Heather [Replacement]

Writing

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

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Susannah B Releases New Album 'POV'

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Singer/songwriter Susannah B has music in her blood. She is the daughter of the late Broadway composer and lyricist Carol Hall, whose credits include the 1978 classic The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and its 1994 Broadway sequel The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public.  Listen to her on a podcast episode now!
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The audience thought that they were getting a show but what they got was a lesson... in greatness.
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There is so much on this album that makes it well worth the time and expense to have it in our collections.
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Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring PASSING STRANGE & More

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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 Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards 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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