The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

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Presented by Actors Theatre Center at Historic Hoover Theatre

April 19-May 10, 2008

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The Best Little Whorehouse is back to the South Bay Area for the first time in 20 years! Based on the true story of the 1973 closing of the famed Chicken Ranch Brothel in Texas this quickly became a beloved 1978 Tony Award Nominated musical. Includes a live country band.

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- Venue Info
  
  Historic Hoover Theatre
  
  1635 Park Avenue
  San Jose, CA 95126
  
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- Admission Info
  
  Tickets: $23-$25 Hoedown Buffet Dinner & Show 4/20: $40
  
  Info Phone: 408-985-5500
  
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- Dates & Times
  
  Dates:
  April 19-May 10, 2008
  
  Times:
  Thurs-Sat: 8pm
  Sun 4/20 & Sun 5/4: 6:30pm (No show 4/27)
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  - Event Name: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
    "FANTASTIC!"
    Review posted by: Erika from San Jose, May 08, 2008
    
    I thought that it was amazing! Really high energy and lots of great musical numbers. I definitely recommend going to see it this weekend!
    
    I thought that it was amazing! Really high energy and lots of great musical numbers. I definitely recommend going to see it this weekend!
  - Event Name: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
    "Entertaining and thought-provoking"
    Review posted by: Clara from San Carlos, CA, May 08, 2008
    
    This is a very entertaining production that takes full advantage of the humor value in its material, but I was pleased to find that it also addresses some of the more serious issues for sex workers... Expand
    
    This is a very entertaining production that takes full advantage of the humor value in its material, but I was pleased to find that it also addresses some of the more serious issues for sex workers and the social structures that simultaneously demand and condemn them. Linda McKee brings marvelous presence to the role of Miss Mona, making a striking contrast between her matter-of-fact honesty and the hypocrisy of her highranking male clients. She also gives a very poignant performance of Miss Mona's more vulnerable side towards the end of the show. Lawrence-Michael Arias makes the role of the conflicted sheriff plausible and moving. Aaron Weisberg shows off an eye-catching song-and-dance in a short but pivotal appearance as the Texas governor who marks the height of the Chicken Ranch's influence as well as the height of the opposition to it. Collapse
  - Event Name: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
    "Interesting"
    Review posted by: Mysterious Stranger from Bay area, California, May 07, 2008
    
    Aaron Weisberg and Doug Baird were the highlights of the show. They were really funny and brought terrific energy. The female ensemble had good enthusiasm and kept the show moving when they were... Expand
    
    Aaron Weisberg and Doug Baird were the highlights of the show. They were really funny and brought terrific energy. The female ensemble had good enthusiasm and kept the show moving when they were onstage. Kady Segretto, Krystin Skidmore, Molly Gazay, and Terri Weitze were standouts in the ensemble. The set design was also superb. Props to Steve Wathen once again. However the show was way too long. There were many long scenes, causing the show to drag, and there were not enough fun musical numbers. And some that existed were a bit uncomfortable. Several members of the cast could have been stronger in their performance. There was a bit too much unneccesary profanity for my taste. I was expecting, if not a fabulous plot, a fun, energetic musical....but many parts were VERY long and slow. It's not a musical i would recommend a company produces in the future. Collapse
  - Event Name: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
    "Excellent show in excellent venue.."
    Review posted by: Bill from Arlington, MA, Apr 28, 2008
    
    Saw this show while in town visiting a friend. Everything fit together well in an excellent production of a quirky show. Performances were excellent, singers were quite strong, and the set seemed... Expand
    
    Saw this show while in town visiting a friend. Everything fit together well in an excellent production of a quirky show. Performances were excellent, singers were quite strong, and the set seemed impossibly large for the space. If there are any flaws here, they are in the underlying material rather than this production. The play is very direct about what's going on in the house -- unlike that other brothel-centric musical, "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum", reality isn't buried in euphemism -- but, once the awkward "Shy" explains why she can't go home -- not so much on what happens outside. (Are we to believe that only single gentlemen ever patronized the Chicken Ranch? Where's the irate wife looking for her husband?). Bottom line: Go see it. Collapse
  - Event Name: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
    "Fun Night in the old town tonight!"
    Review posted by: ella from Mountain View, Apr 27, 2008
    
    lots of fun, great acting and singing, not something you want to take the children too(obviously!).. BUT a very enjoyable night. Some songs will be familiar at the same time there is a reason this... Expand
    
    lots of fun, great acting and singing, not something you want to take the children too(obviously!).. BUT a very enjoyable night. Some songs will be familiar at the same time there is a reason this musical is not done very often. Many good directorial choices... great venue for this show! Collapse
  - Event Name: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
    "Must See!"
    Review posted by: -michelle from san jose, CA USA, Apr 25, 2008
    
    Loved the show! Can't wait to see it again!
    
    Loved the show! Can't wait to see it again!
  - Event Name: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
    "Fun Show"
    Comment posted by: K Michael Riley from San Jose CA, Apr 25, 2008
    
    What a fun show ! It was nice to see a musical that was not boy meets girl. Just fun. Lots of energy from the cast and the band ( yes band ! ) If your looking for a fun night of entertainment put this... Expand
    
    What a fun show ! It was nice to see a musical that was not boy meets girl. Just fun. Lots of energy from the cast and the band ( yes band ! ) If your looking for a fun night of entertainment put this show at the top of your list ! Collapse
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  - Event Name: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
    "FANTASTIC!"
    Review posted by: Erika from San Jose, May 08, 2008
    
    I thought that it was amazing! Really high energy and lots of great musical numbers. I definitely recommend going to see it this weekend!
    
    I thought that it was amazing! Really high energy and lots of great musical numbers. I definitely recommend going to see it this weekend!
  - Event Name: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
    "Entertaining and thought-provoking"
    Review posted by: Clara from San Carlos, CA, May 08, 2008
    
    This is a very entertaining production that takes full advantage of the humor value in its material, but I was pleased to find that it also addresses some of the more serious issues for sex workers... Expand
    
    This is a very entertaining production that takes full advantage of the humor value in its material, but I was pleased to find that it also addresses some of the more serious issues for sex workers and the social structures that simultaneously demand and condemn them. Linda McKee brings marvelous presence to the role of Miss Mona, making a striking contrast between her matter-of-fact honesty and the hypocrisy of her highranking male clients. She also gives a very poignant performance of Miss Mona's more vulnerable side towards the end of the show. Lawrence-Michael Arias makes the role of the conflicted sheriff plausible and moving. Aaron Weisberg shows off an eye-catching song-and-dance in a short but pivotal appearance as the Texas governor who marks the height of the Chicken Ranch's influence as well as the height of the opposition to it. Collapse
  - Event Name: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
    "Interesting"
    Review posted by: Mysterious Stranger from Bay area, California, May 07, 2008
    
    Aaron Weisberg and Doug Baird were the highlights of the show. They were really funny and brought terrific energy. The female ensemble had good enthusiasm and kept the show moving when they were... Expand
    
    Aaron Weisberg and Doug Baird were the highlights of the show. They were really funny and brought terrific energy. The female ensemble had good enthusiasm and kept the show moving when they were onstage. Kady Segretto, Krystin Skidmore, Molly Gazay, and Terri Weitze were standouts in the ensemble. The set design was also superb. Props to Steve Wathen once again. However the show was way too long. There were many long scenes, causing the show to drag, and there were not enough fun musical numbers. And some that existed were a bit uncomfortable. Several members of the cast could have been stronger in their performance. There was a bit too much unneccesary profanity for my taste. I was expecting, if not a fabulous plot, a fun, energetic musical....but many parts were VERY long and slow. It's not a musical i would recommend a company produces in the future. Collapse
  - Event Name: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
    "Excellent show in excellent venue.."
    Review posted by: Bill from Arlington, MA, Apr 28, 2008
    
    Saw this show while in town visiting a friend. Everything fit together well in an excellent production of a quirky show. Performances were excellent, singers were quite strong, and the set seemed... Expand
    
    Saw this show while in town visiting a friend. Everything fit together well in an excellent production of a quirky show. Performances were excellent, singers were quite strong, and the set seemed impossibly large for the space. If there are any flaws here, they are in the underlying material rather than this production. The play is very direct about what's going on in the house -- unlike that other brothel-centric musical, "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum", reality isn't buried in euphemism -- but, once the awkward "Shy" explains why she can't go home -- not so much on what happens outside. (Are we to believe that only single gentlemen ever patronized the Chicken Ranch? Where's the irate wife looking for her husband?). Bottom line: Go see it. Collapse
  - Event Name: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
    "Fun Night in the old town tonight!"
    Review posted by: ella from Mountain View, Apr 27, 2008
    
    lots of fun, great acting and singing, not something you want to take the children too(obviously!).. BUT a very enjoyable night. Some songs will be familiar at the same time there is a reason this... Expand
    
    lots of fun, great acting and singing, not something you want to take the children too(obviously!).. BUT a very enjoyable night. Some songs will be familiar at the same time there is a reason this musical is not done very often. Many good directorial choices... great venue for this show! Collapse
  - Event Name: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
    "Must See!"
    Review posted by: -michelle from san jose, CA USA, Apr 25, 2008
    
    Loved the show! Can't wait to see it again!
    
    Loved the show! Can't wait to see it again!
  - Event Name: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
    "Fun Show"
    Comment posted by: K Michael Riley from San Jose CA, Apr 25, 2008
    
    What a fun show ! It was nice to see a musical that was not boy meets girl. Just fun. Lots of energy from the cast and the band ( yes band ! ) If your looking for a fun night of entertainment put this... Expand
    
    What a fun show ! It was nice to see a musical that was not boy meets girl. Just fun. Lots of energy from the cast and the band ( yes band ! ) If your looking for a fun night of entertainment put this show at the top of your list ! Collapse
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