GMCW presents an all-male production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Posted on February 17, 2011 by tgrant in Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, DC
THE GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF WASHINGTON, DC
presents an all-male production of the Broadway musical
THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson.
Music and lyrics by Carol Hall.
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French.
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington continues their 30th Anniversary Season with a fully-staged, all-male, production of THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS. Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson. Music and lyrics by Carol Hall. Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French. THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS takes place on Friday, March 18, 2011, at 8 pm, Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 8 pm and Sunday, March 20 at 3 pm. The Sunday show will be interpreted in ASL for the deaf and hard of hearing. All performances take place at Lisner Auditorium on the campus of George Washington University, 730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC. Tickets can be purchased online at www.GMCW.org, by calling 202.293.1548, or at the door. Group Rates are available. This production is sponsored by Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, the Washington Blade, with generous support from Steve Herman & John DiBenedetto and by presenting sponsors Jim & Barbara Tozzi.
It’s all big songs and big hair in this sassy, spirited and touching musical about the real-life brothel in Texas. GMCW’s all-male cast of singers and dancers takes on a loud-talking televangelist, romances the town sheriff and brings new meaning to the term “Chicken Ranch.”
“The story is filled with good looking and clever characters, it’s a little bit rowdy, it’s a little bit raunchy, and at times very funny, but look closely it also has a serious side,” remarks Craig Cipollini, Director of GMCW’s production. “The show is really about our country’s moral and sexual hypocrisy and the effects of television on the American public. It’s a show about how lives are ruined by so-called “do-gooders” and how putting life on TV changes people. It’s about people in glass houses throwing stones – about one group of people imposing their version of morality on others, which I think is something gay men and women can relate to very well.”
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington production of THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS, features 73 performers cast from the Chorus membership, including an ensemble of 50 singers and dancers.
THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS tells the true story of the closing of a 130-year-old brothel outside the small town of LaGrange, Texas in 1973. The Chicken Ranch, the brothel of the show’s title, had been around since 1844. Everyone knew about it, but no one seemed to care. As soon as a newsman announced it on television, it became a scandal, condemned by the same politicians who had patronized the establishment themselves.
FACT SHEET
Production: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS
Written by: Book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson.
Music and lyrics by Carol Hall.
Produced by special arrangement with Samuel French.
Director and Choreographer: Craig Cipollini
Interview opportunities are available with Craig Cipollini, Director and Choreographer; Jeff Buhrman, Artistic Director; and members of the cast.
THE CAST
Miss Mona Ryan Williams
Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd John O’Brien
Melvin P. Thorpe Eric Peterson
Jewel Kip Jacobs
Doatsy Mae Christopher Harris
Governor Andrew Harmon
OPENING and PRESS NIGHT: Friday, March 18, 2011 at 8 pm
Press opportunities are also available at dress rehearsal on Thursday, March 17, 2011.
CLOSING: Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 3 pm
PERFORMANCE TIMES: Friday, March 18, 2011 at 8 pm
Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 8 pm
Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 3 pm (ASL interpreted)
GROUP RATES: available for groups of 15 or more
ACCESSIBILITY: Fully Accessible: Inform box office at time of ticket purchase.
An American Sign Language interpreted performance takes place on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 3 pm.
TICKETS:
Online: www.gmcw.org
By Phone: 202.293.1548
In Person: at the door on the day of the show.
E-mail: ccipollini@gmcw.org
Website: www.gmcw.org
LOCATION: Lisner Auditorium at the George Washington University, 730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC.
THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS is the third production of the 30th Anniversary Season of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, 2010-2011.
The mission of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC is to “entertain through excellent musical performance, to affirm the place of gay people in society and to educate about the gay experience.” It has more than 275 singing members, nearly 100 support volunteers, more than 700 subscribers, nearly 500 donors and an annual audience of nearly 10,000.
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