By Alec Kerr, Special to The Conway Daily Sun
CONWAY — Arts in Motion Theater Co. started off its 2025 season last Friday at the Majestic Theatre in Conway with Matthew Lopez’s “The Legend of Georgia McBride,” an enjoyable music-filled tribute to drag culture and discovering yourself in the least likely place.
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