Even if you know the story, saw the movie or an earlier production of Steel Magnolias, this iteration warrants a return visit, because it’s likely you haven’t seen an actual mother and daughter in the roles. The casting adds a special charm and poignancy to the script, and it doesn’t hurt that both actresses are
It’s a famous show about Hair, and no, it doesn’t end in -spray or feature nude dancers Chances are, you’ve either seen or heard of “Steel Magnolias.” It opened Off-Broadway in 1987, and by 1989, playwright Robert Harling transformed his script into an iconic movie featuring A-listers Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah,
‘Steel Magnolias’ cathartic for mourning mother and daughter stars by Jane Horwitz Sheri Herren says it’s been a “healing process” for her and her daughter Laura to play mother and child onstage in “Steel Magnolias.” Set among a group of women friends in a small-town Louisiana beauty salon in the 1980s, the play has much
Forget any other “Steel Magnolias” you’ve seen—The Keegan Theatre’s version is the best I’ve seen yet! Maybe it’s because Keegan is like a family—the cast works so well together. In fact, in this show, there is a mother-daughter team—Sheri S. Herren and her 22 year old daughter, Laura. Mom is well-known at Keegan and now,
Fragile Strength in Keegan Theatre’s Steel Magnolias “This is women’s territory,” proclaims one of the ladies in The Keegan Theatre’s production of Steel Magnolias, and yet there is something in its story of love and hardship that all can grasp, underneath all that hairspray. Steel Magnolias, for anyone who has not seen the film adaptation,
MD Theater Guide The Keegan Theatre presents Steel Magnolias, a play about love, friendship, sadness, and the strength of women, directed by Mark A. Rhea. The first thing you notice when you walk into Church Street Theatre is the remarkable set, designed by Trena Weiss-Null…. Costume Designer Erin Nugent smartly depicts every character’s personality through
Keegan Theatre To Host Benefit Performance of “Steel Magnolias” for American Diabetes Association On August 19, 2011, proceeds from the 8:00 pm performance of STEEL MAGNOLIAS will support the American Diabetes Association. For this performance, tickets are $50.00 — in addition to the performance itself, audience members will enjoy a silent auction and an opportunity to
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