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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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News About Steel Magnolias at Theatre Aspen
Shuler Hensley to Direct and Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF IN CONCERT at Theatre Aspen
April 11, 2024The Aspen Music Festival and School and Theatre Aspen's fifth annual co-production will be the 9-time Tony Award-winning Fiddler on the Roof in Concert. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Theatre Aspen Unveils Creative Teams for 2024 Summer Season
March 21, 2024Theatre Aspen has revealed the creative and design teams for its 41st summer season. Learn about the productions being presented this summer season!
Sandy Duncan, Andrea McArdle, Krysta Rodriguez & More to Star in LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE at Theatre Aspen
February 06, 2024Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s Love, Loss and What I Wore will be presented at Theatre Aspen in March. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, COME FROM AWAY & More Set for Theatre Aspen 2024 Summer Season
December 15, 2023Theatre Aspen has unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 Summer Season, featuring must-see productions like Legally Blonde and Come From Away.
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Steel Magnolias (6/15/24-6/29/24)
LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE (3/15/24-3/17/24)
Jersey Boys (8/1/22-8/20/22)
The Sound of Music (7/25/22-7/26/22)
Rock of Ages (7/30/21-8/21/21)
Chicago (6/30/21-7/22/21)
The Foreigner (4/30/20-5/3/20)
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (7/11/19-8/18/19)
GUYS & DOLLS (6/21/19-8/17/19)
An Inspector Calls (5/9/19-5/11/19)
RAGTIME (6/23/18-8/18/18)
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2024 Spring Concert
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (5/10 - 5/12) | |
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Hamilton (Philip Company)
Buell Theatre- Denver Center for the Performing Arts (10/16 - 11/24) | |
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CHARLEY'S AUNT
Louisville Center for the Arts (2/23 - 12/9) | |
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The Dads Comedy Show
Chaos Bloom Theater (1/19 - 6/21)
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Moulin Rouge!
Buell Theatre- Denver Center for the Performing Arts (8/5 - 8/10) | |
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Company
Buell Theatre- Denver Center for the Performing Arts (5/22 - 6/24) | |
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Kinky Boots
Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre (5/31 - 8/24) | |
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch with pre-show by Jessica L'Whor
Herman’s Hideaway Rock Club (8/1 - 8/17) | |
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