STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Written by Robert Harling
Directed by Ron Warren
The action is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, ("I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years"); an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.
CAST
CREATIVE
ORIGINAL CREDITS AND CREATIVE TEAM
Originally produced by the W.P.A. Theatre, New York City, 1987.
(Kyle Renick, Artistic Director)
STEEL MAGNOLIAS is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)
Health and Safety COVID Policies
Masks are optional and guests are encouraged to stay home if they are ill or have recently been exposed to Covid or other illnesses.
Running Time
2 hours with one 15 minute intermission
Age Range
Children under age six are not admitted, unless the production is advertised for younger audiences.
Refund/Exchange Policy
Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another show or date.
Late Policy
Late seating is not allowed due to the configuration of the theatre.