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Steel Magnolias

Leading Ladies presents

Steel Magnolias

By Robert Harling
Directed by Laura Gordon

Not Currently Playing

Marx Theatre

About the Show

At Truvy’s beauty salon you can always get the best hair ‘do — and the best gossip! A tight-knit group of Louisiana women gather regularly to bond, dish and offer advice on everything from motherhood and marriage to tragedy and loss. Beloved characters like the wise-cracking Truvy and her eager new assistant Annelle, curmudgeonly Ouiser, millionaire Miss Clairee, and local social leader M’lynn and her sweet-natured daughter Shelby all find their lives and relationships tested. But in the face of impossible decisions, their bonds with one another only strengthen. Written with heartwarming dialogue and snappy repartee, Steel Magnolias revels in the power and grace of female friendship. “A Southern recipe, served up with love.” — Los Angeles Times

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Advisory

Recommended for ages 13 and up. This all-female cast discusses marital relationships, medical illness and death, and they make sarcastic references to sexuality and non-threatening acts of violence. Being good Southern belles, they usually deliver these lines through cheeky euphemisms.

Running Time

The show runs approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, with a 20-minute intermission.

View Program

You can view the Digital Program now online. QR codes will also be around the theatre for quick access, as well as printed programs.

Digital Program

Engage

Humor and Heart

Robert Harling’s beloved 1987 dramedy Steel Magnolias, a tale born from memories of the strong women in his family and extended support system, elevates the bonds of sisterhood with great humor and heart.

Steel Magnolias: Notes from the Director

Steel Magnolias Director Laura Gordon shares her notes on this heartwarming Robert Harling classic.

The cast of Steel Magnolias. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

Brittany Anikka Liu (Annelle Dupuy-Desoto), Annie Fitzpatrick (M’Lynn Eatenton) and Susan Lynskey (Truvy Jones) in Steel Magnolias. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.