When does the performance take place?

The performance begins on 07/11/2026 at 7:30 PM at the ETA Hoffmann Theater Bamberg.

What is the ticket price?

According to ticket information, prices start from €14.50.

Where is the play performed?

The venue is the ETA Hoffmann Theater, E.T.A.-Hoffmann-Platz 1, 96047 Bamberg.

Is the theater barrier-free?

Yes, the ETA Hoffmann Theater is described as barrier-free in the service information.

Are there parking facilities nearby?

Yes, the Zentrum-Süd parking garage and the Altstadt Geyerswörth underground garage are mentioned, each within a few minutes walking distance.

What is the play about?

At the center is an Elvis impersonator who finds new roles and a new life through a drag show.

The Legend of Georgia McBride

Name: The Legend of Georgia McBride, Matthew Lopez - for the very last time
Start: 2026-07-11T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-12T00:00:00+02:00
Location: ETA Hoffmann Theater

One last time of sparkle, humor, and great transformation on stage

On July 11, 2026, the curtain will rise for the very last time at the ETA Hoffmann Theater in Bamberg for The Legend of Georgia McBride by Matthew Lopez. The comedy combines witty humor, musical energy, and a finely observed story about self-discovery, tolerance, and the power of the stage. What begins as a desperate evening in a rundown bar transforms into a sparkling theater night full of drag, attitude, and heart.

When Elvis becomes Georgia

At the center is Casey, a washed-up Elvis impersonator, whose performance is more routine than ecstasy. Only the loss of his job, looming rent debt, and family crisis set the actual story in motion. Matthew Lopez builds a fast-paced comedy with precise dramaturgy: transformation is not played as a gag here, but as liberation. This is precisely the strength of this piece, which gained attention in the US theater landscape as a celebrated Off-Broadway comedy, described by critics as pointed, charming, and audience-friendly. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Georgia_McBride?utm_source=openai))

Drag as protest, glamour as attitude

The production at the ETA Hoffmann Theater emphasizes the dazzling tension between entertainment and social relevance. Drag appears not only as an art form but as a claim to dignity, visibility, and respect. The evening plays with the contrast between the bleak bar and the gaudy show, between an empty counter and a full stage, between uncertainty and self-empowerment. Those who love theater atmosphere experience a stage experience here that opens its own, colorful world with lighting moods, costumes, and music. The production is directed in Bamberg by Sebastian Schug, with set and costumes by Nico Zielke, and musical arrangement by Thorsten Drücker. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/veranstaltungen/the_legend_of_georgia_mcbride-808903/))

An ensemble that makes the stage shimmer

With Leon Tölle, Alina Rank, Daniel Seniuk, Jeremias Beckford, and Stephan Ullrich, an ensemble comes together that demands timing, a sense of comedy, and emotional precision. The attraction of this performance lies especially in the transitions between sharp wit, musical drive, and tender moments of self-assertion. The audience can expect rapid scene changes, pointed dialogues, and audience reactions that oscillate between laughter, excitement, and genuine empathy. The production is thus not just an entertainment piece but a precisely crafted comedy about identity and belonging. ([bamberg.info](https://www.bamberg.info/veranstaltungen/the_legend_of_georgia_mcbride-808903/))

Bamberg shows the final performance with grand gesture

The announcement that the performance is happening for the very last time adds extra tension to the evening. Anyone who wants to see this production experiences a final opportunity for a modern theater comedy that elegantly combines pop culture, queer perspectives, and classic stage storytelling. The ETA Hoffmann Theater, with its central location, barrier-free access, and good reach via Schillerplatz and Schönleinsplatz, is just right for an uncomplicated theater evening in the old town. ([theater.bamberg.de](https://theater.bamberg.de/fileadmin/bilder/dokumente/ETA_SPH_23_24.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: The Legend of Georgia McBride promises a night full of brilliance, pace, and emotion in Bamberg. Anyone seeking smart entertainment with heart and attitude should experience this last performance live.