Steel Magnolias 2005

Run Time:
Two hours and 15 minutes with one intermission
Opened: April 4, 2005
Closing: July 31, 2005

Steel Magnolias - 2005 - Broadway History , Info & More

Lyceum Theatre (Broadway)
149 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

Welcome to 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, the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoo and free advice to the town's rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, an eccentric millionaire; Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M'Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby is about to marry a "good ole boy." Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few revealing verbal collisions, the play invokes knowing laughter and certain tears when the spunky Shelby risks her life for a child of her own. The realization of mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love - in these uniquely American women. Elizabeth Harris, Director

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Harling to Discuss 'Steel Magnolias' at Paper Mill
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2008


On Saturday, May 29, playwright Robert Harling will join Paper Mill for a discussion about his famed play Steel Magnolias. Harling wrote Steel Magnolias after a life changing experience that is close to his heart and would like to share his story and experience with the audience. Having screenwritten such movies as First Wives Club and Soap Dish, Mr. Harling brings his professional experience to Paper Mill's stage after the 2pm performance. Paper Mill Playhouse is located on Brookside Drive, Millburn, NJ. Press tickets are available by calling 973-379-3636, ext. 2644.

Photo Flash: Backstage With Delta Burke
by Craig Brockman - July 10, 2005


On Saturday, July 9th, BroadwayWorld joined Delta backstage at Steel Magnolias for a visit with her Aunt and friends from Mississippi!

Steel Magnolias To Play Final Performance Sunday, July 31
by BWW News Desk - July 6, 2005


The show will play its final performance (its 136th) at the Lyceum Theatre on Broadway on Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 3pm.

Steel Magnolias' Marsha Mason On Fox & Friends July 8
by BWW News Desk - July 6, 2005


Marsha Mason, who stars as Ouiser in the Broadway production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, will be interviewed live on the Fox News Channel's 'Fox & Friends' on Friday, July 8 at 8:50am

Photo Coverage: Delta Burke Meets The 'Real' Magnolias
by Ben Strothmann - May 25, 2005


Seventeen women from Monroe, Louisiana (a town mentioned in the Broadway play STEEL MAGNOLIAS) met up with star Delta Burke.

Steel Magnolias' Lily Rabe on Fuse TV May 16
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2005


Lily Rabe, who stars as Annelle in the Broadway production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, will be interviewed live on the Fuse Network's 'Daily Download' on Monday, 16 (Time Warner Cable Channel 132 from 6:00pm -7:00pm; check local listings for times and channels outside of New York).

Delta Burke Appears on 'Cal Thomas' Show 5/14
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2005


Delta Burke, who stars as Truvy in the Broadway production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, will be interviewed on Fox News' 'After Hours with Cal Thomas' on Saturday, May 14 (Time Warner Cable Channel 46 from 11:00pm -11:30pm; check local listings for times and channels outside of New York).

STEEL MAGNOLIAS' Delta Burke on 'Weekend Today' Saturday, 5/14
by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2005


Delta Burke, who stars as Truvy in the Broadway production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, will be interviewed on NBC's 'Weekend Today' on Saturday, May 14. The show airs nationally from 7:00am-9:00am; in the New York area she will be on at 8:15am.

Steel Magnolias' Christine Ebersole on WOR Radio Tomorrow 5/6
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2005


Christine Ebersole, who stars as M'Lynn in the Broadway hit comedy, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, can be heard live on the Joan Hamburg Show on WOR Radio (710AM) tomorrow, Friday, May 6 at 10:06am.

Steel Magnolias: Flower Power
by Michael Dale - April 25, 2005


Robert Harling's comedy of female bonding gets a charming Broadway premiere

Steel Magnolias Stars on The View 4/21
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2005


Delta Burke, Rebecca Gayheart and Marsha Mason, who star in the Broadway hit comedy, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, will appear live on ABC's The View tomorrow: Thursday, April 21 (the show airs in New York on Channel 7 from 11:00am-12:00pm; check local listings for times outside the New York area).

Steel Magnolias Star Delta Burke on UPN-9 Tuesday, 4/19
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2005


Delta Burke, who stars as Truvy in the Broadway production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, will be interviewed by Entertainment Reporter Pat Collins on the UPN-9 News at 10:0pm on Tuesday, April 19.

Meet the Real Life Steel Magnolias on MSNBC-TV this Sunday, 4/10
by BWW News Desk - April 8, 2005


Tune in to MSNBC-TV to meet the real life people who inspired the characters in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Robert Harling's award-winning play, which just opened on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre this week. The segment features Today Show host Bob Dotson as he travels to Louisiana to interview the real life 'Steel Magnolias' and will air on MSNBC-TV between 8:00am and 10:00 this Sunday, April 10 am (Channel 43 on Time Warner Cable; check listings for times outside Manhattan).

Steel Magnolias' Rebecca Gayheart on WB-11
by BWW News Desk - April 7, 2005


Rebecca Gayheart, who stars as Shelby in the Broadway production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, will appear on WB-11's 'Morning News' on Friday, April 8 between 8:30am and 9:00am .

'Steel Magnolias' Opening Night Coverage Featured On ET Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 5, 2005


Entertainment Tonight will feature coverage of the exciting Broadway opening night of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS tonight, Tuesday, April 5 on CBS-TV at 7:30pm EDT (check local listings for times outside the New York tri-state area).

Photo Coverage: Steel Magnolias Opens on Broadway
by Ben Strothmann - April 5, 2005


STEEL MAGNOLIAS opened on Broadway on Monday night, April 4 and the cast celebrated afterwards with a party at Tavern on the Green.

Steel Magnolias Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - April 4, 2005


Steel Magnolias Opens Tonight, Monday, April 4. Starring Delta Burke as Truvy, Christine Ebersole as M'Lynn, Rebecca Gayheart as Shelby, Marsha Mason as Ouiser, Lily Rabe as Annelle and Frances Sternhagen as Clairee, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is written by Robert Harling began performances March 15 and is playing at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street, east of Broadway). This production, which marks the Broadway premiere of the play, is directed by Jason Moore.

Steel Magnolias' Rebecca Gayheart on Last Call With Carson Daly: Tuesday 4/5
by BWW News Desk - April 4, 2005


Rebecca Gayheart, who stars as Shelby in the Broadway production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, will appear on NBC'S 'Last Call with Carson Daly' Tuesday night, April 5 at 1:35am (check local listings for times outside the New York tri-state area).

Interpreting Tennessee Williams Seminar with Lange, Richardson, Slater and Thomas April 8
by BWW News Desk - April 4, 2005


This Friday April 8th at 11:00 am (note the earlier start time for this seminar), is the next American Theatre Wing 'Working In The Theatre' Seminar. It will be on 'Interpreting Tennessee Williams' with Jessica Lange, Natasha Richardson, Christian Slater and Richard Thomas with moderator Jeffrey Eric Jenkins.

Meet the Real Life 'Steel Magnolias' on MSNBC.COM
by BWW News Desk - April 4, 2005


Click on the link below to see a video of Today Show host Bob Dotson in Louisiana with the real life people who inspired the characters in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Robert Harling's award-winning play, which opens on Broadway tonight, Monday, April 4 at the Lyceum Theatre . Depending on your computer's connection speed, the video may take a few moments to load. Please be patient.

Real Life 'Steel Magnolias' On Today Show Monday, April 4
by BWW News Desk - April 1, 2005


NBC's 'The Today Show' will feature a segment on STEEL MAGNOLIAS this Monday, April 4 in the 9:00am-10:00am hour (check local listings for times outside the New York tri-state area). Today Show host Bob Dotson travels to Louisiana to interview the real life people who inspired the characters in Robert Harling's award-winning play.

Previews Begin Tonight For Steel Magnolias
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2005


Performances of STEEL MAGNOLIAS begin tonight, Tuesday, March 15. Starring Delta Burke as Truvy, Christine Ebersole as M'Lynn, Rebecca Gayheart as Shelby, Marsha Mason as Ouiser, Lily Rabe as Annelle and Frances Sternhagen as Clairee, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is written by Robert Harling and will open Monday, April 4, 2005 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street, east of Broadway).

Photo Coverage: Steel Magnolias Press Preview
by Robert Diamond - February 15, 2005


Delta Burke, Christine Ebersole, Rebecca Gayheart, Marsha Mason, Lily Rabe and Frances Sternhagen star in the show, which begins previews March 15 and opens April 4.

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