Waltzing Matilda in Gulfport Credit: Courtesy of Cineview Studios

Waltzing Matilda in Gulfport Credit: Courtesy of Cineview Studios
It's a country and western cabaret. With a drag queen. 

Let's all just pause for a moment and consider how delicious that is, shall we?

And now, the cherry on top of that whole enchilada (yes, we're mixing food metaphors, but we think you get the idea): That drag queen is Matthew McGee, Tampa Bay's favorite drag performer. He's also our favorite performer for a lot of other roles, too — most recently in American Stage in the Park's The Producers.

We could go on and on about why you need to go see Waltzing Matilda tonight, but, hey, if we did that, you wouldn't have time to get your tickets for this Hee Haw meets Pride event, and you don't want to miss it, do you?

Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S., Gulfport | $20; $25, early access with hors d’oeuvre reception and preferred seating | Tickets at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar, 3115 Beach Blvd., Gulfport. 


This article appears in Jun 7-14, 2018.

Cathy's portfolio includes pieces for Visit Florida, USA Today and regional and local press. In 2016, UPF published Backroads of Paradise, her travel narrative about retracing the WPA-era Florida driving...