Steel Magnolias 1987 - Articles Page 8

Opened: June 19, 1987
Closing: February 25, 1990

Steel Magnolias - 1987 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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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.

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Steel Magnolias - 1987 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 8

Kathy Bates, Elizabeth Perkins, and More Set for STEEL MAGNOLIAS 25th Anniversary Reading, 9/9
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 6, 2012


On Sunday, September 9th, 2012, David Youse, FOUR THINGS PRODUCTIONS in association with L.A. WORKS will present an unprecedented staged reading of the critically-acclaimed play, "Steel Magnolias" at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. In partnership with playwright Robert Harling, FOUR THINGS PRODUCTIONS is honored to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of this remarkable story written for Harling's sister whom he lost through complications of diabetes. This very special performance will be directed by two-time Tony Award winner Judith Ivey and will feature Academy Award-winning actress Kathy Bates, Golden Globe and Emmy-nominee Elizabeth Perkins and Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Annie Potts along with additional cast members to be announced shortly.

UPAC Theatre Group Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Now thru 8/19
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2012


We join six amazing women, with their dreams and their problems, as they live life - we get to see how their friendships pull them through everything that life throws at them: each delicate as a magnolia, but tough as steel. The play opens tonight, Friday, August 3, and runs through August 19, 2012.

Margo Martindale Joins Cast of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Film
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 1, 2012


As first reported on Deadline.com, Margo Martindale has joined the cast of the big screen adaptation of Tracy Letts' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. The actress joins previously announced cast members Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Abigail Breslin, Juliette Lewis and Chris Cooper.

Stages Repertory Theatre Adds STEEL MAGNOLIAS Saturday Matinees by Popular Demand
by Alyssa Holcomb - Jul 25, 2012


The Southern classic STEEL MAGNOLIAS opens this week at the Stages Rep and dates have been added to accommodate audiences!

Stages Repertory Theatre Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Now thru 8/19
by BWW News Desk - Jul 25, 2012


Stages next produces Robert Harling's touching story based on the author's true life experience of losing his sister.

Stages Repertory Theatre Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS and LIFE COULD BE A DREAM
by Alyssa Holcomb - Jul 23, 2012


The Stages Rep presents the Southern classic STEEL MAGNOLIAS, opening this week, and the regional premiere of LIFE COULD BE A DREAM continues through September 2.

Stages Repertory Theatre Presents LIFE COULD BE A DREAM and STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Summer 2012
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2012


Stages Repertory theatre will present two shows this summer, 2012, including Life Could Be a Dream, written and created by Roger Bean, and Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. See full details below.

Stages Repertory Theatre Presents LIFE COULD BE A DREAM and STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Summer 2012
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2012


Stages Repertory theatre will present two shows this summer, 2012, including Life Could Be a Dream, written and created by Roger Bean, and Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling. See full details below.

Beth Leavel, Jenn Colella, et al. End Run in NC Theatre's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Closing Tonight, 4/29
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2012


Tony Award-winning actress and Raleigh native, Beth Leavel, stars as 'M'Lynn' in North Carolina Theatre's production of Steel Magnolias. The play ends its run tonight, April 29, in A.J. Fletcher Theater at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Closes at Bristol Riverside Theatre, 4/8
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2012


Laughter and tears, gossip and home-grown advice are as prevalent as hair rollers in Truvy's Beauty Salon, the setting of the heartwarming comedy-drama Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, playing at Bristol Riverside Theatre through April 8. Susan D. Atkinson directs an ensemble cast of BRT favorites including Jennie Eisenhower, Diane Findlay,Laura C. Giknis, Barbara McCulloh, Susan Moses, and Jo Twiss.

First Stars Announced for INTO THE WOODS in Central Park; Additional Casting for AS YOU LIKE IT Revealed
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 28, 2012


The Public Theater has announced additional casting today for the 50th Anniversary season of free Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte. David Furr (Orlando) and Stephen Spinella (Jaques) join the previously announced MacIntyre Dixon (Adam), Renee Elise Goldsberry (Celia), Omar Metwally (Oliver), and Lily Rabe (Rosalind) in Shakespeare's comedy AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by Daniel Sullivan.

Photo Flash: Bristol Riverside Theatre Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 20, 2012


Laughter and tears, gossip and home-grown advice are as prevalent as hair rollers in Truvy's Beauty Salon, the setting of the heartwarming comedy-drama Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, playing at Bristol Riverside Theatre on March 20-April 8. Susan D. Atkinson directs an ensemble cast of BRT favorites including Jennie Eisenhower, Diane Findlay,Laura C. Giknis, Barbara McCulloh, Susan Moses, and Jo Twiss.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Opens at Bristol Riverside Theatre, 3/20-4/8
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2012


Laughter and tears, gossip and home-grown advice are as prevalent as hair rollers in Truvy's Beauty Salon, the setting of the heartwarming comedy-drama Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, playing at Bristol Riverside Theatre on March 20-April 8. Susan D. Atkinson directs an ensemble cast of BRT favorites including Jennie Eisenhower, Diane Findlay,Laura C. Giknis, Barbara McCulloh, Susan Moses, and Jo Twiss.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS, 2/10-25
by BWW News Desk - Feb 25, 2012


Whidbey Island Center for the Arts opens 2012 with the 1987 Off-Broadway comedy-drama Steel Magnolias. Written by Robert Harling, the play morphed into a movie of the same name in 1989. It runs for three weekends, Feb. 10-25, 2012.

Beth Leavel, Jenn Colella and More to Headline NC Theatre's STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 20, 2012


North Carolina Theatre today announced that Tony Award-winning actress and Raleigh native, Beth Leavel, will star as 'M'Lynn' in their upcoming production of Steel Magnolias. The play will run Friday, April 20th through Sunday, April 29th, 2012 in A.J. Fletcher Theater at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS, 2/10-25
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2012


Whidbey Island Center for the Arts opens 2012 with the 1987 Off-Broadway comedy-drama Steel Magnolias. Written by Robert Harling, the play morphed into a movie of the same name in 1989. It runs for three weekends, Feb. 10-25, 2012.

Photo Flash: Whidbey Center for the Arts Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 7, 2012


Whidbey Island Center for the Arts opens 2012 with the 1987 Off-Broadway comedy-drama Steel Magnolias. Written by Robert Harling, the play morphed into a movie of the same name in 1989. It runs for three weekends, Feb. 10-25, 2012.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS Opens at Bristol Riverside Theatre, 3/20-4/8
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 4, 2012


Laughter and tears, gossip and home-grown advice are as prevalent as hair rollers in Truvy's Beauty Salon, the setting of the heartwarming comedy-drama Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, playing at Bristol Riverside Theatre on March 20-April 8. Susan D. Atkinson directs an ensemble cast of BRT favorites including Jennie Eisenhower, Diane Findlay,Laura C. Giknis, Barbara McCulloh, Susan Moses, and Jo Twiss.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS, 2/10-25
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 30, 2012


Whidbey Island Center for the Arts opens 2012 with the 1987 Off-Broadway comedy-drama Steel Magnolias. Written by Robert Harling, the play morphed into a movie of the same name in 1989. It runs for three weekends, Feb. 10-25, 2012.

Official: INTO THE WOODS & AS YOU LIKE IT Set for Shakespeare in the Park; Lily Rabe Set for 'Rosalind'
by Robert Diamond - Jan 26, 2012


BroadwayWorld.com reported the news exclusively on January 9, 2012 and now the The Public Theater has officially announced the line-up for the 50th Anniversary Shakespeare in the Park season at the Delacorte. Daniel Sullivan, who directed acclaimed productions of All's Well That Ends Well, The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night in the Park, will return to direct AS YOU LIKE IT in June with Lily Rabe as Rosalind. The second show of the 50th Anniversary summer season will be Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's beloved musical INTO THE WOODS, directed by Timothy Sheader with co-direction by Liam Steel. Based on the Olivier Award-winning Regent's Park Open Air Theatre London production in 2010, The Public Theater's INTO THE WOODS will be an all new production with an American cast and designers and will be staged in one of the most beautiful outdoor venues in the world-the Delacorte Theater. INTO THE WOODS will begin performances at the end of July.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Presents STEEL MAGNOLIAS, 2/10-25
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 25, 2012


Whidbey Island Center for the Arts opens 2012 with the 1987 Off-Broadway comedy-drama Steel Magnolias. Written by Robert Harling, the play morphed into a movie of the same name in 1989. It runs for three weekends, Feb. 10-25, 2012.

Alan Rickman in Talks to Take SEMINAR to the West End
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 12, 2012


Two-time Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Alan Rickman (Private Lives, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, the Harry Potter franchise) is currently making his eagerly-anticipated return to Broadway starring in the World Premiere of SEMINAR, a new comedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Peabody Award winner Theresa Rebeck (Mauritius, The Understudy, Omnium Gatherum, The Family of Mann, Spike Heels, NBC's upcoming 'Smash').

Hudson Union Scoiety Hosts An Intimate Evening With Daryl Hannah 3/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 27, 2011


Daryl Hannah has starred and acted in over fifty films and has been an effective, passionate activist and advocate for a more ethical sustainable world for decades.

Ivoryton Playhouse Presents The Woman in Black, Closes 11/20
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2011


The Ivoryton Playhouse is presenting Stephen Mallatratt's brilliant adaptation of Susan Hill's classic chiller The Woman in Black from November 2 - 20.

TV: First Look at Alan Rickman in SEMINAR - Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - Nov 20, 2011


Produced by Jeffrey Finn, Jill Furman, John N. Hart Jr., Patrick Milling Smith, Roy Furman, David Ian, David Mirvish, Amy Nauiokas and James Spry, SEMINAR officially opens on Sunday, November 20. Want a sneak peek at the production? Click below!

Steel Magnolias FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Steel Magnolias have there been?
Steel Magnolias has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1987.

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