Steel River Playhouse (245 E. High Street) will celebrate long-lasting friendships that endure through life’s ups and downs in a small, Southern town in its production of Steel Magnolias.

Bless your heart, what could be more important than family, friends, and good hair? Welcome to Truvy’s Beauty Salon in Chinquapin, La., where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. It is here that they bicker, share beauty tips and recipes, and swap more than an occasional bit of scandalous gossip. They also forge a bond of friendship that carries them through personal triumphs and tragedies. Just like magnolias, these Southern women are delicate, beautiful, and ultimately, resilient. 

Director Cathleen A. Sabatino notes that Steel Magnolias illustrates the beauty of female relationships. It highlights the struggles and triumphs of three generations of women and how they hold each other up in the best and worst times of their lives. Ultimately, the show is heartwarming and feels like a hug from your best friend.

Steel Magnolias will run from Mar. 8-24, and performances will be at 7 PM on Friday and Saturday nights, 2 PM on Saturday, Mar. 16 and 23, and 2 PM on Sundays. The performance at 2 PM on Saturday, Mar. 16 will be a relaxed performance. Individuals with ADD, ADHD, Dementia, Autism, sensory sensitivities, or any patron who would enjoy a performance where they can freely express themselves is welcome to attend.

The running time for this two-act show is approximately two hours and 30 minutes with one intermission. Tickets are $29 for adults, $24 for seniors (65+), and $17 for students. Opening night sponsors are Mike and Jaylee Ferreri, and Scott and Susan Bentley sponsor the 2023-2024 Season.

Steel River Playhouse is a non-profit (501c3) theatre and education organization dedicated to sharing stories that reflect our collective humanity by providing a nurturing and empowering environment to represent and serve our diverse community.

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