Review: ‘Debbie Does Dallas’ is the sexy romp of horny laughs you need right now
The audacity of Theatre Three serving up a musical stage adaptation of a late ’70s adult film should be appreciated for all time.
Staged in the Theatre Too space downstairs, Debbie Does Dallas was a 90-minute escape into the campy world of teenage cheerleaders, horny men and a girl with a dream.
Directed by James Chandler, the production brought nostalgic vibes mixed with a sly story of female empowerment. Debbie centers on midwest teenage Beaver cheerleader Debbie Benton determined to make it as a Texas Cowgirls cheerleader in Dallas.
When her letter comes in inviting her to audition, she has to get to the Big D in two weeks and she needs cash to do it. A pow-wow with her fellow cheerleaders led them to starting a side hustle of helping people out, advertising it as “Teen Services.” As jobs began to go beyond the job description, the young women discover that there’s a way to raise money fast.
