The Legend of Georgia McBride is a 2014 American play written by Matthew Lopez.
Plot Casey, a young Elvis Presley impersonator barely making a living, finds a path to prosperity by becoming a lip-syncing drag queen. He's young, he's broke, his landlord's knocking at the door, and he's just found out his wife is pregnant. To make matters even more desperate, Casey is fired from his gig as an Elvis impersonator in a run-down, small-town Florida bar. When the bar owner brings in a B-level drag show to replace his act, Casey finds that he has a whole lot to learn about show business—and himself.
Productions The Legend of Georgia McBride premiered at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts in January 2014. The production was directed by Mike Donahue.Bows, Bob. "Denver Theater Review: The Legend of Georgia McBride " Variety, January 22, 2014 That production was subsequently produced Off-Broadway at MCC Theater, opening in September 2015, again directed by Mike Donahue, featuring choreography by Paul McGill."The Verdict: Critics Review Matthew Lopez's 'The Legend of Georgia McBride' " Playbill, September 10, 2015 The play ran at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles from April to May 2017, directed by Donahue with McGill's choreography.
The play has been produced at Marin Theatre Company in 2017 in Mill Valley, California, directed by Kent Gash,Horwitz, Barry. " The Legend of Georgia McBride Ties a Bow on Drag, at Marin Theatre, Mill Valley" theatrius.com, June 23, 2017 the Arden Theatre in Philadelphia in October to December 4, 2016, directed by Emmanuelle Delpech,Zinman, Toby. "Arden Theatre Company presents Matthew Lopez’s The Legend of Georgia McBride" Broad Street Review, October 20, 2016Miller, Deb. "Review: The Legend of Georgia McBride at Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia" dcmetrotheaterarts.com, October 20, 2016 at Redwood Curtain Theatre in Humboldt County, directed by Shea King, and at ACT in Seattle in 2017, directed by David Bennett.Irwin, Jay. "BWW Review: ACT's Legend Of Georgia McBride Struts and Sashay's into Seattle" broadwayworld.com, June 16, 2017
The play was produced at Cygnet Theatre Company in 2017 in San Diego, CaliforniaShapiro, Milo."San Diego Theater Review: The Legend Of Georgia McBride (Cygnet Theatre Company)" stageandcinema.com, October 23, 2017 and Hippodrome State Theatre in Gainesville, Florida as a part of the fall portion of their 2017/2018 seasons.
The Southwest Regional premiere was produced at Uptown Players in Dallas, Texas in December 2017."About" uptownplayers.orgChurnin, Nancy. "'Tootsie' meets 'Kinky Boots' in The Legend of Georgia McBride from Uptown Players" Dallas News, December 2017
The Hawaii premiere of the play was by Manoa Valley Theatre in Honolulu in November 2017." The Legend of Georgia McBride is Anything but a Drag at MVT" hittingthestage.org, November 18, 2017
In 2018, The Legend of Georgia McBride was produced at the Guthrie Theater, under the direction of Jeffrey Meanza and running from June 16 to August 26.Sasseville, Erika; Froelich, Jacob. The Legend of Georgia McBride aislesaytwincities.com, July 26, 2018
Round House Theatre in Bethesda, Maryland produced The Legend of Georgia McBride in June to July 1, 2018, directed by Tom Story.Ruth-Brineger, Liz. Theatre Review: ‘The Legend of Georgia McBride’ at Round House Theatre" mdtheatreguide.com, June 14, 2018
Flying Anvil Theatre in Knoxville, Tennessee, staged their production of the play from May 30, 2018, to June 24, 2018.Sherrod, Alan. "Review: The Legend of Georgia McBride at Flying Anvil Theatre" artsknoxville.com, June 3, 2018
Los Altos Stage presented the play September 6 to 30, 2018 in Los Altos, California.Engelhardt, Joanne. "'Georgia' full of campy fun, but a bit of a drag" Mercury News, September 19, 2018 B Street Theatre at The Sofia in Sacramento, California produced the play from November 6 to December 9, 2018, directed by Jerry Montoya.Carnes, Jim. "Short review: The Legend of Georgia McBride News Review, November 22, 2018
The Central Florida premiere of The Legend of Georgia McBride ran from January 18 - February 3, 2019 at the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden, Florida.Wallace, Aaron. "BWW Review: It's Hamilton Month in Orlando, but Don't Sleep on The Legend Of Georgia McBride at Garden Theater" broadwayworld.com, January 24, 2019
Vermont Stage ran the play April 17-May 5, 2019 at the Black Box Theatre in Burlington, Vermont, starring Irving Green, Bob Bolyard, Larry Connolly, Britt Michael Gordon, and Lia-Shea Tillett. vermontstage.orgBrown, Alex. "Theater Review: The Legend of Georgia McBride, Vermont Stage" sevendaysvt.com, April 24, 2019
The Connecticut premiere took place at the Seven Angels Theater in Waterbury, Connecticut on November 7, 2019, where it ran until December 1.
With its premiere at Bavarias state theater Staatstheater Nürnberg on January 25, 2020, the play was performed for the first time in Germany.
The Barnstormers Playhouse in Tamworth, NH produced it as part of their 2022 season, running from July 14 - July 23.
Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.2016Drama Desk AwardsShuffle Along, The Humans, and More Take Home 2016 Drama Desk Awards, theatermania.com, June 5, 2016 Outstanding Featured Actor in a PlayMatt McGrath" Shuffle Along, The Humans, and More Take Home 2016 Drama Desk Awards" theatermania.com. June 5, 2016Outstanding Wig and HairJason HayesOutstanding Costume DesignAnita YavichOuter Critics Circle AwardsOutstanding New Off-Broadway PlayOutstanding Director of a PlayMike DonahueLucille Lortel Award for New DirectorLucille Lortel AwardsOutstanding Featured Actor in a PlayMatt McGrath"Steven Pasquale, Phylicia Rashad, and More Win 2016 Lucille Lortel Awards" theatermania.com, May 1, 2016Outstanding ChoreographerPaul McGillOutstanding Costume Design Anita YavichOutstanding Lighting Design Ben StantonHewes Design AwardBest Costume DesignAnita Yavich
Source: Internet Off-Broadway databaseThe Legend of Georgia McBride Internet Off-Broadway database, accessed August 10, 2019
References
External links The Legend of Georgia McBride Internet Off-Broadway database Playwright's official site, captured on the Internet Archive