The West End premiere of The Legend of Georgia McBride will open at @sohoplace from 2 February 2027, starring global drag superstar Monét X Change in her West End debut.
Written by Tony and Olivier Award-winning playwright Matthew López, best known for The Inheritance, and directed by Tony Award nominee Stevie Walker-Webb, the production will run until 15 May 2027, with a press night on 17 February.
Monét X Change will play Tracy, with further casting to be announced.
The comedy follows Casey, a struggling Elvis impersonator whose world is turned upside down when his act is replaced by a drag show. Under the guidance of legendary drag queen Miss Tracy Mills, he reinvents himself as Georgia McBride, discovering a confidence and sense of identity he never knew he had.
Described as a hilarious and heartwarming story of self-discovery, The Legend of Georgia McBride celebrates friendship, transformation and the courage to embrace the unexpected.
Matthew López said: “I’m delighted to return to the West End next year and share this play with London audiences. I’m especially excited to be working with Monét and Stevie, whose combined talents could power a midsize city.”
Monét X Change said: “Eeek! I’m so unbelievably excited to make my West End debut in The Legend of Georgia McBride. When I first sat down for the table read, I manifested this moment and it’s now my reality. It’s my absolute honor and pleasure to bring Miss Tracy Mills to life as we both know how to find a diamond in the rough and make it sparkle, darling. I did it for Bob the Drag Queen and I’ll do it for Georgia!”
Nica Burns said: “Following on from the huge success of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? we are thrilled to welcome the exceptional award-winning American playwright, Matthew López to @sohoplace. A wonderful writer, his West End debut play The Inheritance scooped Best Play accolades at both the Olivier and Tony awards. This London premiere of his new play The Legend of Georgia McBride could not be more different: a delightfully entertaining comedy play with a tender heart at its centre.”
The creative team includes writer Matthew López, director Stevie Walker-Webb, designer Fly Davis and casting director Jim Carnahan, with further creatives to be announced.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
