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Movies

Steel Magnolias
[ 1989 ] Minister
Soapdish
[ 1991 ] writer
The Evening Star
[ 1996 ] writer
The First Wives Club
[ 1996 ] writer
Laws of Attraction
[ 2004 ] writer

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1990 - Comedy of the Year

Robert HarlingSteel Magnolias

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STEEL MAGNOLIAS, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' and More Set for Arkansas Repertory Theatre 50th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock has announced its 2026 SummerStage Season, marking the company’s 50th Anniversary. The season includes Steel Magnolias, Ain’t Misbehavin’, and more.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to North Star Theater Company
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025

North Star Theater Company will present Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, directed by Sara Bartlett, running this November, at the North Star Studio Theater.
Peninsula Players Theatre Closes 90th Season with STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Emmy Rice - Sep 13, 2025

Peninsula Players Theatre will open the fifth and final show of their 90th season with Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias. This beloved and moving comedy runs from September 3 through October 19.
Peninsula Players to Host Pre-Show Seminar with Jennalee Lundquist in Conjunction with STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025

Peninsula Players Theatre will host a free pre-show seminar with Jennalee Lundquist, Program Director of Senior Life Solutions at Door County Medical Center, on Wednesday, September 17 at 5:30 p.m.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Opens Autumn Season at Peninsula Players Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

 Peninsula Players Theatre will open the fifth and final show of its 90th season with Robert Harling’s “Steel Magnolias,” a hilarious celebration of friendship, heartaches, and hairdos!
Review: Tesseract Theatre Company's STEEL MAGNOLIAS is a Lovely Ode to Community & Friendship
by James Lindhorst - Aug 3, 2025

Steel Magnolias is an actor's piece. Margery A. Handy’s transformative performance is reason enough to spend two and a half hours revisiting Robert Harling’s play.
Photos: STEEL MAGNOLIAS Opens at Bell Theater in Holmdel
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2025

The Bell Theater’s star-studded production of Steel Magnolias is now running in Holmdel, NJ through August 10. Directed by Nate Patten, this new staging of Robert Harling’s beloved comedy features a powerhouse cast of Broadway veterans and award nominees. See photos from the production.
Full Cast St For UK Tour of INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025

Full casting has been announced for Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts. Led by the previously announced Tom Chambers. Learn more about the UK tour here!
Photos: STEEL MAGNOLIAS In Rehearsal at Bell Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2025

Take a peek inside the rehearsal room of Steel Magnolias, opening next Friday, July 25, at Bell Theater in Bell Works. Check out photos of the cast!
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE & More Leads BroadwayWorld's St. Louis Summer 2025 Theater Picks
by James Lindhorst - Jul 15, 2025

Among the most highly anticipated theatrical events in St. Louis this summer is the mainstage production at the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis (TWSTL.) In celebration of their 10th Anniversary Season, TWSTL is staging William’s seminal work A Streetcar Named Desire.  
Charlotte d'Amboise, Amy Spanger and More to Star in STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Bell Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2025

A beloved celebration of friendship and community, Steel Magnolias has become an American cultural classic on stage and screen. Robert Harling’s original play comes to Bell Theater at Bell Works this summer with a starry cast of Broadway icons. Learn more!
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to The Avalon Theatre in Marysville This July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

Chinquapin Parish takes center stage this summer as Avalon Productions brings Steel Magnolias to The Avalon Theatre in Marysville, OH. The beloved Southern dramedy by Robert Harling will run for four performances only, July 10 through 12, 2025.
Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival Reveals 2025 Winners
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2025

The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF) has announced the two winning playwrights for its 2025 season. Learn more about the winners and their productions here!
STEEL MAGNOLIAS, TWELFTH NIGHT, and More Set For People's Light 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2025

​​​​​​​People's Light has announced its 2025/26 season, a dynamic blend of world premieres, time-honored classics and searing social reflection, continuing the theatre's bold tradition of art that inspires conversation, community and change.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Opens Shop at Milford, DE's Second Street Players
by Emmy Rice - Apr 27, 2025

Second Street Players will present its 2025 spring production, the much-loved, comedy drama, Steel Magnolias. Directed by Becky Craft and Assistant Director Glen Pruitt, Steel Magnolias will be held at the Riverfront Theater.
PlayMakers Rep Names Tina CoyneSmith Director Of External Relations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 16, 2025

PlayMakers Repertory Company has revealed a major addition to its leadership team. Tina CoyneSmith has joined the company as its new Director of External Relations after a nationwide search. Learn more!
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to Ann Arbor Civic Theatre In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025

Ann Arbor Civic Theatre to present the beloved classic Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling, directed by Lindsey Brown. Performances are May 8-11, 2025 at The Arthur Miller Theatre.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Set as Theatre Fairfield’s Final Show of the 2024-2025 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2025

Theatre Fairfield, the production company of Fairfield University’s theatre program, will conclude its 2024-2025 season with Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling.
San Pedro Playhouse And Classic Theatre Announce 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025

San Pedro Playhouse and Classic Theatre will present 'The Rest is HERstory,' a season spotlighting powerful, women-centered stories that captivate, inspire, and entertain.
Mary Bridget Davies to Reprises Role in A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN at Bell Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Bell Theater at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ. has unveiled the final show in its 2025 season. The rock musical A Night with Janis Joplin will close out the season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Robert Harling written?

Robert Harling has written 2 shows including Steel Magnolias (Playwright), First Wives Club: The Musical (Source Material).

What awards has Robert Harling been nominated for?

and Comedy of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Steel Magnolias.

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