STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Group Rep Theatre

The Group Rep presents Robert Harling’s contemporary comedy STEEL MAGNOLIAS directed by Kathleen R. Delaney and co-produced for the Group Rep by Denise Downer and Mareli Mitchel-Shields.

Heartfelt, humorous, and moving, this sharp comedy celebrates the unbreakable bond of friendship and the search for family, not necessarily by blood.  Set in a small-town Louisiana beauty salon, six strong, witty, Southern women navigate life’s triumphs and tragedies with humor, sarcasm, support and grace.

What critics have said about the play:

“Sharp, funny dialogue…builds to a conclusion that is deeply moving.” – NY Daily News

“…suffused with humor and tinged with tragedy.” – NY Post

“Infectious comic banter goes hand-in-hand with stoic resilience in Harling’s homage to the colorful, strong-willed women who populated the sleepy Louisiana hometown of his youth. The interplay between Harling’s vividly drawn characters is far more intimate and engaging onstage than in the movie adaptation. – LA TIMES