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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.
- Robert Harling
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December 26, 2023It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Michigan Awards; MARY POPPINS, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, The Croswell Opera House & More Lead!
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BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards; MARY POPPINS, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, The Croswell Opera House & More Lead!
December 11, 2023It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards December 5th Standings; MARY POPPINS Leads Best Musical!
December 05, 2023It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Michigan Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
December 19th Update: MATILDA - The Croswell Opera House Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW Detroit Awards Voting
December 19, 2019We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
Just Two Weeks Left To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards
December 16, 2019There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards Update: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND - Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Leads Best Musical!
December 09, 2019There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!
December 2nd Update - Current Standings for the BWW Detroit Awards!
December 02, 2019It's December! Voting is now underway for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized. Check out the first set of stats below.
First Standings - Voting Opens for the BWW Detroit Awards!
November 25, 2019Voting is NOW OPEN and the first votes are in for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Detroit Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The nominees are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatres and performers are recognized!
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