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Peter Masterson

Birth Place: Houston, TX, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1976
Officer DiSantis

[Broadway]
1968
Smitty

[Broadway]
1967
Performer

[Broadway]
1963
Beezer

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1994]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Director

Writing


Movies

In the Heat of the Night
[ 1967 ] Fryer
Von Richthofen and Brown
[ 1971 ] Major Oswald Boelke
Man on a Swing
[ 1974 ] Willie Younger
The Stepford Wives
[ 1975 ] Walter Eberhart
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
[ 1982 ] writer
Gardens of Stone
[ 1987 ] Col. Feld
Terra Nova
[ 1998 ] producer

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1981 - Musical of the Year

Peter Masterson, The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas

Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Book of a Musical

Peter Masterson, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Direction of a Musical

Peter Masterson, Tommy Tune


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Peter Masterson, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

News


American Theatre of Actors Interactive Archive Now Live

Explore the newly launched interactive archive of AMERICAN THEATRE OF ACTORS, celebrating nearly 50 years of new works in New York.
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.
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For Holiday Run Of THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for their 'Hard Candy Christmas' holiday hoedown production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. The award-winning musical comedy later adapted into the cult film starring Dolly Parton will play at Theo's Howard Street Theatre December 2, 2022 through January 29, 2023.
Single Tickets on Sale Now for Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's 25th Anniversary Season

Single tickets are now on sale for Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's 25th Anniversary Season. The company launches single ticket sales on the heels of its silver anniversary celebration in which they also revealed an exciting brand refresh with a new logo and website designed by GriffinWink Advertising.
Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring PASSING STRANGE & More

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre's Artistic Director Fred Anzevino and Managing & Casting Director Christopher Pazdernik announced the 25th Anniversary season today with four musicals including a Midwest Premiere and Anzevino's return to directing for the company.
BWW Interview: Jim David of GAY JOKES FOR STRAIGHT CRUISERS

In the name of cutting his suit to fit his cloth, Jim David put himself to good use in the quarantine and came out with a smash-hit comedy CD that is selling like hotcakes.
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
Theatre Arlington Presents THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

Miss Mona Stangley and her Girls have arrived in Downtown Arlington to have a darn-tootin' great time opening Theatre Arlington's 47th season with the award-winning musical, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. This charming, fun-loving musical by Carol Hall, Larry L. King and Peter Masterson, based loosely on the real-life Chicken Ranch in La Grange, Texas, recounts the story of Miss Mona's cozy little brothel that was popular with senators, mayors and football teams and protected by the local sheriff, Ed Earl Dodd. Times are good for Miss Mona's Girls until a TV evangelist's cameras and righteous indignation interfere. The lively tale is told with a bit of bawdy humor and high-energy production numbers, with sweet ballads and sentimentality thrown in, and is meant for mature audiences but as Miss Mona says, a?oethere's nothing dirty going on.a??
BWW Review: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS has a big night at Brookfield Theatre Of The Arts

Nothing says live like things not going according to plan. After all, live is what gives theater its magic. Luckily, sometimes performances don't go according to plan but it's the professionality dedication of the cast and crew that brings it all back together.
GLCT Opens BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE on June 7

Next up at Greater Lewisville Community Theatre - The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas opens June 7th and runs through June 30. With book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson, and music and lyrics by Carol Hall, this rollicking hootenanny of a musical is sure to please! Starring Kristal Seid as Mona, Alex Rain as Sheriff, Cherish Robinson as Jewel, Gary E. Payne as the Governor and Tom DeWester as Melvin P. Thorpe. Wrangling over 50 unique characters, the ensemble includes Amanda Brown, Brian Christensen, Michael Christian, Jared Culpepper, Brigitte Goldman, Christina Kudlicki Hoth, Tomas Moquete, Stephanie M. Ormston, Jenna Smith, Jason Steele, Jennifer Steele and Carlos Strudwick. This multiple award-winning cast is joined onstage by a live band featuring Tanner Peterson, Bill Zauner, Kami Lujan, Bethany Hardwick and more!
Theatre Arlington Proudly Announces 47th Season

Theatre Arlington's 47th season has something for everyone! Executive Producer, Steven D. Morris, is thrilled to announce the line-up for the 2019-2020 season. There will be great musical comedies, a fun new holiday show, wonderful family-friendly children's programming and classic plays that need to be seen again. This season Theatre Arlington will continue to work hard to improve the patron's experience and the quality of every production. The Theatre is excited to announce that they will be hiring more professional Equity actors in each production as well as skilled designers and talented live musicians. That's not all Morris is happy to announce - this season will be the inaugural year for a new Cabaret Series which will bring the metroplex's best singers and musicians to Theatre Arlington to perform in an intimate environment.  If it has been awhile since you've visited downtown Arlington, now is the time to find your way and come home to Theatre Arlington!
Co-Writer of BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Peter Masterson Dies Age 84

According to Variety, writer, actor, and director Peter Masterson died Tuesday, December 18th at the age of 84. Masterson was best known in the theatre community as the co-writer of hit musical TH
Photo Flash: San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon Presents THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daren A.C. Carollo and Daniel Thomas, Co-Executive Directors) has announced the full cast and creative team for the opening production of its 2018-2019 season, THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (nominated for seven Tony Awards). THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS features a book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson, and music and lyrics by Carol Hall. 42nd Street Moon's production runs from October 3 - 21, 2018 and will perform at San Francisco's Gateway Theatre (formerly the Eureka Theatre). The press opening will take place on Saturday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets range from $30 - $75 and can be purchased through the Box Office at (415) 255-8207 or online at www.42ndstmoon.org.
42nd Street Moon Announces Cast of THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daren A.C. Carollo and Daniel Thomas, Co-Executive Directors) has announced the full cast and creative team for the opening production of its 2018-2019 season, THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (nominated for seven Tony Awards). 
The Studio Theatre Presents THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS

The Studio Theatre presents The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, July 12 - July 29, 2018.
42nd Street Moon Announces 2018-2019 Season; ONCE, DAMES AT SEA, FIORELLO!, and More

San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon (Daren A.C. Carollo and Daniel Thomas, Co-Executive Directors), currently celebrating its 25thAnniversary in continuous operation, has announced the show titles for its upcoming 2018-2019 season. The 2018-2019 season will include THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS (October 3 - 21, 2018), DAMES AT SEA (November 28 - December 16, 2018), FIORELLO! (February 27 - March 17, 2019), 110 IN THE SHADE(April 24 - May 12, 2019), ONCE (June 12 - 30, 2019) and THE OLDEST LIVING CATER WAITER (performances begin June 23, 2019).
BWW Review: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Entertains at The Merry-Go-Round Playhouse

The current production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas now performing at The Merry - Go - Round Playhouse in Auburn, New York brings comedy, dancing, a lot of attitude, and very little clothing. Director and choreographer Parker Esse brings a rowdy, toe-tapping, and carefree good time with his high energy cast.
TexARTS Announces THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS Cast and Creatives

The TexARTS Professional Series presents The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, the spirited musical comedy that recounts the heyday and demise of the infamous "Chicken Ranch."  The musical by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson with music and lyrics by Carol Hall plays August 18 - September 3, 2017 at the Kam & James Morris Theatre in Lakeway.
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).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Peter Masterson been in?

Peter Masterson has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Peter Masterson been in?

Peter Masterson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Peter Masterson been nominated for?

Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tommy Tune and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

What awards has Peter Masterson won?

Peter Masterson has won the Outstanding Director - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

How many shows has Peter Masterson written?

Peter Masterson has written 2 shows including The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Bookwriter), The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public (Bookwriter).

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