INDIANAPOLIS — The Legend of Georgia McBride by Matthew Lopez packs a glittery punch as it explores the sassy world of drag queens in a forgotten bar in Panama City Beach, Florida. Crowds come out in droves to see Miss Tracy Mills, Anorexia Nervosa, and the newest high-heel-wearing-wonder Georgia McBride as they lip-synch their way through Judy Garland, Emmylou Harris, and Aretha Franklin.
This regional premiere features a number of new faces at Phoenix. Sam C. Jones from Sacramento, CA, leads the production as the title character. Jonathan Studdard, well-known to Civic Theatre fans, joins the cast as Miss Anorexia Nervosa, for whom drag is life. Phoenix fans will be delighted to see John Vessels return to the stage as Miss Tracy Mills, a legend in her own right. Bridgette Ludlow returns after her performance in the choir for Phoenix Theatre’s production of The Christians last season. Rounding out the cast is Indianapolis favorite Ty Stover, making his Phoenix Theatre debut.
Performances run Thursdays at 7 p.m., Friday/Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. to October 6 at Phoenix Theatre. Tickets range from $25-$44 and are available now at PhoenixTheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at 317-635-7529.