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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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News


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.
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Connecticut Theatre Company
by Jared Reynolds - Mar 15, 2025

Steel Magnolias at the Connecticut Theater Company runs from March 14 – 23, with performance on Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. Check here for the review.
Review: Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS at the Carrollwood Cultural Center
by Peter Nason - Mar 15, 2025

A stellar cast brings its A-game to this wonderful, tight production.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Announced At The Hill Country Community Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2025

The Hill Country Community Theatre has announced that public ticketing for its highly anticipated production of Steel Magnolias begins Monday, March 17th, at noon.
Cast Set for Capitol Theatre Port Hope Summer Season Featuring WAITRESS and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

Capitol Theatre Port Hope has shared casting details for the four mainstage productions of the A Place to Call Home summer season, featuring Waitress and more.
Video: THE WOLVES, STEEL MAGNOLIAS And More Set for Playmakers Repertory Company 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

PlayMakers Repertory Company has turned the traditional season announcement on its head with a high-energy, company-wide video that puts audiences front and center of the theatre's boldest lineup yet. Watch the video.
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS Now Playing at Creative Cauldron
by Jake Bridges - Feb 22, 2025

What did BroadwayWorld's critic think of STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Creative Cauldron? Learn more about the production here, and read the review. STEEL MAGNOLIAS runs from now until March 9, 2025.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to Birmingham Village Players
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Birmingham Village Players will present Steel Magnolias next month. Peel back the layers of Southern charm to reveal the strength and grace of these women.
Milton Keynes Theatre Announces The First-Ever Stage Production Of INSPECTOR MORSE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025

Simon Friend Entertainment has announced a new co-production with Birmingham Repertory Theatre which will see Tom Chambers play the beloved detective Inspector Morse in a thrilling new stage production, Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts.
Tom Chambers Will Lead INSPECTOR MORSE: HOUSE OF GHOSTS UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Tom Chambers will  play the beloved detective Inspector Morse in a new stage production, Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts. The production opens in Birmingham on Thursday 28 August 2025 ahead of a major UK tour.
Review: STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Cade Lott - Feb 2, 2025

A local school's Theatre Department recently transported audiences to Chinquapin, Louisiana, with a heartwarming and hilarious production of Robert Harling's 'Steel Magnolias.' The magic of the evening was palpable from the moment the lights came up. The production team crafted a beautiful and intimate world that perfectly captured the charm and strength of the play.
Creative Cauldron Celebrates Theater Grand Opening With STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

In February, Creative Cauldron will open its brand-new theater and new home in the Broad and Washington project with the production of Steel Magnolias, written by Robert Harling. 
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to Birmingham Festival Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling is coming to Birmingham Festival Theatre in April. Performances will run April 25 - May 11, 2025. Learn more about the show here!

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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