Playhouse Square Presents Cleveland Play House's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, 5/21-8/21

Playhouse Square and Cleveland Play House (CPH) are joining forces for the first time in history to bring Cleveland audiences a truly unforgettable production full of sass, style and sisterhood. STEEL MAGNOLIAS will run May 21 - August 21 in the Allen Theatre as part of Playhouse Square's KeyBank Broadway Series.

Written by Robert Harling and set in Louisiana in the 1980's, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is equal parts hilarious and heartwarming. At Truvy's beauty shop, the motto is: there's no such thing as natural beauty-the women are all sass and brass. Through clouds of hairspray and over the buzz of blow dryers, six southern spitfires gather each week to chat and support each other through thick and thin. But those bonds are about to be tested when M'Lynn and her daughter Shelby face a life-changing crisis. Infused with heart and humor, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is a hilarious story that touches on love, loss, and enduring friendship.

Directed by CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley and comprised of an all-female cast and artistic team, STEEL MAGNOLIAS explores the bonds of six friends who know what it's like to be there through thick and thin.

Executive Producer of Playhouse Square Gina Vernaci notes, "When Laura Kepley suggested STEEL MAGNOLIAS as our co-production, I read the script. And immediately I was reminded of how much I enjoy this play and the bond between its lovable characters. Laura's insightful touch as the director is certain to make our audiences feel as though they are sitting right in the middle of Truvy's beauty parlor. It will be a memorable night in the intimate Allen Theatre."

"STEEL MAGNOLIAS will close out CPH's historic Centennial season with wit, style and heart" stated Kepley. "I cannot wait for Cleveland audiences to sit a spell with the hilarious, charming and relatable women in this play. It's rare today to have all-female casts, and this particular play is a gift to the actresses who will play these parts. We will have three generations of women onstage from newcomers to seasoned veterans. The humor is second-to-none and the unbreakable bond these women share is extraordinary and inspiring. This is a play for women and for all those who love women. We are excited to be collaborating with our friends at Playhouse Square and are looking forward to an incredible summer of great theatre."

STEEL MAGNOLIAS will run from MAY 21 - AUGUST 21, in the theatre Allen Theatre at Playhouse Square. Tickets are on sale now! Performance times are Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 pm, Saturday at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm, and Sunday at 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Tickets start at just $10 and are available at playhousesquare.org, 216-241-6000 or the Playhouse Square Ticket Office. Groups of 15 or more call group sales at 216-640-8600.

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