Based on a story by Larry L. King
The saga of the legendary “Chicken Ranch”! “We’re gonna ROMP and STOMP and WHOOP IT UP tonight” at the most famous little “chicken ranch” in Texas. It began in Houston, toured the world and held Vegas at bay for two years, not to more...
(Character name changed to Angel during the run of )
Pamela Blair, who originated the role of "Amber" (later "Angel") in the 1978 production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, earned a Drama Desk Award nomination for her performance as an eager-to-work prostitute and can be heard as the lead in the cast recording of "Hard Candy Christmas." more...
(Understudy)
Awards and Nominations
1979 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Henderson Forsythe won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Carlin Glynn won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Joan Ellis was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Robert Billig Musical Director
Michael Gottfried Hair Designer
Marjorie Kellogg Scenic Designer
Peter Masterson Director
Dennis Parichy Lighting Designer
Ann Roth Costume Designer
Costume Designer
Tommy Tune Director
Choreographer
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