Death Drop at Hotel Le’George: Ain’t Murder a Drag?
Friends of George’s, an LGBTQ+ non-profit theatre company in Memphis, unveils its newest, original show: Death Drop at Hotel Le’George: Ain’t Murder a Drag? This murder mystery satire features drag performers and cameos by notable Memphis personalities who find themselves in a side-splitting whodunit set in a crumbling seaside resort.
Winston, the frazzled property manager, faces the monumental task of restoring the hotel’s former glory while navigating the chaos brought by a motley crew of eccentric guests and staff. From Oomah, the mysterious Scandinavian maid, to Dr. Tuckitt, the bumbling plastic surgeon, and a colorful cast including glamorous entertainer Delta Fawcett, the dramatic diner proprietor Mary Kay, and the conservative Senator Butch McConnell with his aide Chip Twinkerton, each character arrives with their own flair and drama. When the famous mystery writer Dragatha Christie checks in, the plot thickens with comedic twists and ghostly intrigue, especially after an unexpected death rocks the hotel.
Packed with zany antics, hilarious misunderstandings, and a whirlwind investigation, Death Drop at Hotel Le’George promises a theatrical experience bursting with heart, humor, and more plot twists than a drag queen’s wig collection. As Winston struggles to save the hotel and unlikely detectives race to solve the murder, the audience is in for a dazzling, delightful escape into a world where the only thing more outrageous than the characters is the case they’re trying to solve. Get ready to laugh, gasp, and cheer—this is one show you won’t want to miss!
General Admission tickets: $30; VIP tickets: $60
About Friends of George’s Theatre Company: Friends of George’s is a 501(c)(3) non-profit theater company based in Memphis, TN. Its mission is to empower the LGBTQIA+ community by raising the visibility of queer representation on the stage. Every production features the art of drag and benefits a local charity that inclusively supports and affirms the LGBTQIA+ population. In 2023, Friends of George’s was recognized nationally by the Dramatists Guild and its Legal Defense Fund, the Actors Equity Association, The Stonewall Inn, and Condé Nast’s Them magazine for their victorious legal battle against Tennessee in which a federal court ruled that the state’s drag ban was unconstitutional.
