Playbill UniverseThe Verdict: Critics Review Matthew Lopez's The Legend of Georgia McBrideMatthew Lopez's The Legend of Georgia McBride, presented by MCC Theatre, tells the story of an Elvis impersonator turned drag queen. Following previews that began Aug. 20, the world premiere officially opened Sept. 9 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.
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Playbill Staff
September 10, 2015
Matt McGrath, Keith Nobbs and Dave Thomas Brown in The Legend of Georgia McBridePhoto by Joan Marcus
The show stars Dave Thomas Brown (Heathers: The Musical) in the titular role. The cast also includes Wayne Duvall ("O Brother Where Art Thou?," "Leatherheads"), Matt McGrath (Cabaret, Hedwig and the Angry Inch), Keith Nobbs (Lombardi, “The Black Donnellys”) and Afton C. Williamson (“Nashville,” “Homeland”).
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An Elvis impersonator turns drag queen in the New York premiere of The Legend of Georgia McBride, by Whipping Man playwright Matthew Lopez. The production officially opened Sept. 9 at MCC Theatre with Dave Thomas Brown, recently of Heathers: The Musical, in the title role.
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Matt McGrath and Wayne Duvall
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Dave Thomas Brown and Wayne Duvall
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Keith Nobbs, Afton C. Williamson, Dave Thomas Brown, Matt McGrath and Wayne Duvall
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Keith Nobbs, Afton C. Williamson, Dave Thomas Brown, Matt McGrath and Wayne Duvall
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Keith Nobbs, Afton C. Williamson, Dave Thomas Brown, Matt McGrath and Wayne Duvall
The production is directed by Mike Donahue, who also directed the 2014 world-premiere production at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, with choreography by Paul McGill (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), set design by Tony Award winner Donyale Werle (Peter and the Starcatcher), costumes by Anita Yavich (Venus in Fur), hair and makeup by Jason Hayes (Casa Valentina), lighting by Ben Stanton (Fun Home), sound design by Jill DuBoff (Hand to God) and casting by Will Cantler/Telsey + Company.
The Legend of Georgia McBride is billed as such: "A heartwarming, music-filled comedy about Casey, an Elvis impersonator who just learned his dive bar act is being replaced with a drag show. With the bills stacking up and a kid on the way, Casey’s going to have to adapt to a whole new show business like none he’s ever known in this risqué romp."
The critics have filed their reviews, and Playbill.com has collected them for our readers. Playbill.com will continue to update our list as the reviews come in.
The Fred Ebb Award recognizes excellence in musical theatre songwriting, by a songwriter or songwriting team that has not yet achieved significant commercial success.
