Steel Magnolias 1987 - Articles Page 10

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

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

Music Box Theatre (Broadway)
239 West 45th St. New York, NY

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 10

Cincinnati Playhouse Presents THE PAVILLION, 5/19 - 6/12
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2011


The Tony award winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will close its Thompson Shelterhouse season with the The Pavilion by Craig Wright, which begins public previews on May 14 , opens on May 19 and continues through June 12.

Cincinnati Playhouse Presents THE PAVILLION, 5/19 - 6/12
by Caryn Robbins - May 17, 2011


The Tony award winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will close its Thompson Shelterhouse season with the The Pavilion by Craig Wright, which begins public previews on May 14 , opens on May 19 and continues through June 12.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Closes Season With THE PAVILION
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2011


The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will close its Thompson Shelterhouse season with the THE PAVILION by Craig Wright, which begins public previews on May 14 and continues through June 12.

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Closes Season With THE PAVILION
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 3, 2011


The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will close its Thompson Shelterhouse season with the THE PAVILION by Craig Wright, which begins public previews on May 14 and continues through June 12.

BWW Reviews: STEEL MAGNOLIAS at Trinity Repertory Company
by Randy Rice - Apr 21, 2011


Director Brian Mertes has mined new nuggets of humor in this terrific new production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Celebrate Strength in Sisterhood in Steel Magnolias At MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2011


Eavesdrop on small town gossip, playful bickering, and the triumphs and tragedies of six Southern women when "Steel Magnolias" comes to Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre.

Margo Martindale on Board for CBS Pilot
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 31, 2011


According to Deadline.com, Margo Matindale is set to join previously announced Patrick Wilson and Jennifer Ehle in a still untitled CBS pilot. The series is the brainchild of Susannah Grant, who is perhaps best known for her Oscar-nominated screenplay for the 2001 film Erin Brokovich.

Celebrate Strength in Sisterhood in Steel Magnolias At MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2011


Eavesdrop on small town gossip, playful bickering, and the triumphs and tragedies of six Southern women when "Steel Magnolias" comes to Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre.

Celebrate Strength in Sisterhood in Steel Magnolias At MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 7, 2011


Eavesdrop on small town gossip, playful bickering, and the triumphs and tragedies of six Southern women when "Steel Magnolias" comes to Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre.

Marcus Center Holds Auditions For CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES 1/24-25
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2011


The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts announces auditions for the musical comedy CHRUCH BASEMENT LADIES planned for summer 2011.

Marcus Center Holds Auditions For CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES 1/24-25
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2011


The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts announces auditions for the musical comedy CHRUCH BASEMENT LADIES planned for summer 2011.

Marcus Center Holds Auditions For CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES 1/24-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 14, 2011


The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts announces auditions for the musical comedy CHRUCH BASEMENT LADIES planned for summer 2011.

'Steel Magnolias' Presented By The Lake Worth Playhouse
by Beau Higgins - Nov 9, 2010


In a beauty parlor in small-town Chinquapin, Louisiana, six very different women come together to share their secrets and bare their souls, throwing in a little neighborly gossip for good measure. Based on playwright Robert Harling's own experiences with his mother and sister, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is packed with hilarious Southern repartee ('If you can't find anything good to say about anybody, come sit by me'), woven throughout this heart-warming story of friendship among a close-knit group of women who are 'fragile as flowers, strong as steel.'

'Steel Magnolias' Now Playing At The Broward Stage Door Theatre
by Beau Higgins - Oct 29, 2010


Now showing in Theatre 2 at Stage Door Theatre is "Steel Magnolias", the beloved play that was also made into a Blockbuster Film starring Julia Roberts. This production is directed by Michael Leeds, whose recent outings at the Stage Door include hits like last season's "A Little Night Music", and most recently, "Mack and Mabel".

'Steel Magnolias' Now Playing At The Broward Stage Door Theatre
by Beau Higgins - Oct 23, 2010


Now showing in Theatre 2 at Stage Door Theatre is "Steel Magnolias", the beloved play that was also made into a Blockbuster Film starring Julia Roberts. This production is directed by Michael Leeds, whose recent outings at the Stage Door include hits like last season's "A Little Night Music", and most recently, "Mack and Mabel".

'Steel Magnolias' Now Playing At The Broward Stage Door Theatre
by Beau Higgins - Oct 14, 2010


Now showing in Theatre 2 at Stage Door Theatre is "Steel Magnolias", the beloved play that was also made into a Blockbuster Film starring Julia Roberts. This production is directed by Michael Leeds, whose recent outings at the Stage Door include hits like last season's "A Little Night Music", and most recently, "Mack and Mabel".

Fonda, Lithgow, Dukakis Set for Plays at Mark Taper Forum
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 24, 2010


The 2011 Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum season was announced today by Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. Stellar actors such as Jane Fonda, John Lithgow and Olympia Dukakis will be featured in plays by Moisés Kaufman, John Lithgow and Morris Panych, respectively, plus works by Lanford Wilson and Theresa Rebeck will be presented in the Taper's 44th season at the Los Angeles Music Center.

Threads Theater Company's Production of BABETTE'S FEAST Closes Today, 6/26
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2010


Threads Theater Company and International Arts Movement will present the world premiere of BABETTE'S FEAST, a timeless tale of food and love by Rose Courtney, directed by Quin Gordon, which will run from June 16th-June 26th at Space 38/39 at International Arts Movement.

BABETTE'S FEAST Begins Limited Run at IAM 6/16-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2010


Threads Theater Company and International Arts Movement present the world premiere of BABETTE'S FEAST, a timeless tale of food and love by Rose Courtney, directed by Quin Gordon, which will run from June 16th-June 26th at Space 38/39 at International Arts Movement.

Darrie Lawrence, Hal Robinson & More Star in BABETTE'S FEAST 6/16-26
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2010


Threads Theater Company and International Arts Movement will present the world premiere of BABETTE'S FEAST, a timeless tale of food and love by Rose Courtney, directed by Quin Gordon, which will run from June 16th-June 26th at Space 38/39 at International Arts Movement.

2010 Tony Awards: Scarlett Johansson Wins 'Featured Actress in a Play'
by Charlie Piane - Jun 13, 2010


The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2010 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more information visit tonyawards.com.

Darrie Lawrence, Hal Robinson & More Star in BABETTE'S FEAST 6/16-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2010


Threads Theater Company and International Arts Movement will present the world premiere of BABETTE'S FEAST, a timeless tale of food and love by Rose Courtney, directed by Quin Gordon, which will run from June 16th-June 26th at Space 38/39 at International Arts Movement.

Flat Rock Playhouse's STEEL MAGNOLIAS Ends Run May 23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010


Flat Rock Playhouse will close its production of Steel Magnolias May 23rd.

Darrie Lawrence, Hal Robinson & More Star in BABETTE'S FEAST 6/16-26
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 18, 2010


Threads Theater Company and International Arts Movement will present the world premiere of BABETTE'S FEAST, a timeless tale of food and love by Rose Courtney, directed by Quin Gordon, which will run from June 16th-June 26th at Space 38/39 at International Arts Movement.

Casting Announced For Flat Rock Playhouse's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, 4/29-5/23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 29, 2010


Flat Rock Playhouse has announced the complete cast for its production of Steel Magnolias, set to run from April 29th to May 23rd.

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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