The Legend of Georgia McBride
A hip-shakin’ heartwarming musical comedy that explores what happens when one man trades in his blue suede shoes for platform pumps.
Honest Pint Theatre Co. is proud to announce the regional premiere of THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE. After years of struggling at a small-time club in the Florida Panhandle, Casey realizes it’s now or never for his career as an Elvis impersonator. Enter Miss Tracy Mills, a self-proclaimed grand dame of drag who guarantees Casey’s life is about to get all shook up. Matthew Lopez’s hip-shakin’ heartwarming tale explores what happens when one man trades in his blue suede shoes for platform pumps. "The King” transforms into an all-out queen with the help of some new friends who become the second family Casey never saw coming. With snappy zingers and dance-worthy numbers, this wildly entertaining story will challenge your assumptions with extraordinary humor and depth. The King is dead… long live the Queen!
“A stitch-in-your-side funny new comedy...full of sass and good spirits!” – The New York Times
“Incredibly entertaining! Fantastic and ultra-flamboyant musical numbers will keep you laughing from beginning to end!” – BroadwayWorld.com
“Go! One of those rare charmers!” – LA Weekly "Outrageously funny! A bawdy, raucous hoot!” – TotalTheater.com
Date & Time
Weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
May 17, 2019 through Jun 02, 2019
7:30PM
Location
Leggett Theatre on the campus of William Peace University - 15 E. Peace St., Raleigh, NC, 27604