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Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge

Steel Magnolias

A Comedy About Life and Laughter

June 19 to July 6, 2024

By Robert Harling

Steel Magnolias explores the dynamics of life, love, and laughter in a small-town Louisiana beauty parlour as six southern women learn to embrace the future – and all of its uncertainties. Truvy, the outspoken owner, dispenses shampoos and free advice to her clients, who gather each week to talk, gab, gossip, chitchat, needle and harangue each other through the best times – and cry, comfort, caress, and repair each other through the worst.

These women are true steel magnolias: southern belles who are flowery on the outside but strong enough on the inside to survive any challenge. Charming, witty, and delightfully entertaining, Steel Magnolias is a bittersweet comedy that reminds all of us that life is a precious gift to celebrate.  

Recommended for ages 10 and up. 

Running Time: 2 hours and 25 minutes, including a 20 minute intermission.

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Show Calendar

Legend:

  • Discount Day
  • Opening
  • Student Show (Not Sold Online)
  • Post-show Question & Answer
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Reviews

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Enjoyed the show! Had some good laughs and felt the sadness. Definitely was moved at the end!! Well done!
Evelyn B, Cambridge
Witty humour, Excellent set. A fun outing with girlfriends.
Missy B, Cambridge

Meet The Artists

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Lauren Bowler

Anelle Dupuy-Desoto

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Ellen Denny

Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie

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Headshot of Sharon Heldt

Sharon Heldt

Truvy Jones

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Headshot of Mary Pitt

Mary Pitt

Clairee Belcher

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Headshot of Chick Reid

Chick Reid

Ouiser Boudreaux

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Headshot of Blythe Wilson

Blythe Wilson

M'Lynn Eatenton

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Sharon Heldt and Ellen Denny in Steel Magnolias, Drayton Entertainment, 2024 Season. Directed by Sheila McCarthy; Set Design by Douglas Paraschuk; Costume Design by Jennifer Wonnacott; Lighting Design by Siobhán Sleath; Assistant Director Susan A. Lock; Stage Manager Grace Batten; Assistant Stage Manager May Nemat Allah; Photography by Drayton Entertainment.
 A scene from Steel Magnolias with two people in a beauty salon, one standing and wearing an apron, and the other sitting in a salon chair, both smiling and engaged in conversation.
Sharon Heldt, Blythe Wilson and Mary Pitt in Steel Magnolias, Drayton Entertainment, 2024 Season. Directed by Sheila McCarthy; Set Design by Douglas Paraschuk; Costume Design by Jennifer Wonnacott; Lighting Design by Siobhán Sleath; Assistant Director Susan A. Lock; Stage Manager Grace Batten; Assistant Stage Manager May Nemat Allah; Photography by Drayton Entertainment.
 A scene from Steel Magnolias featuring three women in a beauty salon, one styling the hair of a seated woman who is laughing, while another people stands beside them, smiling.
Lauren Bowler, Mary Pitt, Chick Reid and Sharon Heldt in Steel Magnolias, Drayton Entertainment, 2024 Season. Directed by Sheila McCarthy; Set Design by Douglas Paraschuk; Costume Design by Jennifer Wonnacott; Lighting Design by Siobhán Sleath; Assistant Director Susan A. Lock; Stage Manager Grace Batten; Assistant Stage Manager May Nemat Allah; Photography by Drayton Entertainment.
 A moment from Steel Magnolias showing a person seated in a salon chair, holding a magazine and gesturing animatedly, while another person, dressed in an apron, stands beside them, smiling.
Lauren Bowler and Chick Reid in Steel Magnolias, Drayton Entertainment, 2024 Season. Directed by Sheila McCarthy; Set Design by Douglas Paraschuk; Costume Design by Jennifer Wonnacott; Lighting Design by Siobhán Sleath; Assistant Director Susan A. Lock; Stage Manager Grace Batten; Assistant Stage Manager May Nemat Allah; Photography by Drayton Entertainment.
 A moment from Steel Magnolias showing a person seated in a salon chair, holding a magazine and gesturing animatedly, while another person, dressed in an apron, stands beside them, smiling
Ellen Denny, Sharon Heldt, Lauren Bowler and Blythe Wilson in Steel Magnolias, Drayton Entertainment, 2024 Season. Directed by Sheila McCarthy; Set Design by Douglas Paraschuk; Costume Design by Jennifer Wonnacott; Lighting Design by Siobhán Sleath; Assistant Director Susan A. Lock; Stage Manager Grace Batten; Assistant Stage Manager May Nemat Allah; Photography by Drayton Entertainment.
 A dramatic scene from Steel Magnolias with four people in a beauty salon, one seated and visibly upset while the others stand around them, each with varied expressions of concern and surprise

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Originally produced by the W.P.A. Theatre, New York City, 1987.

(Kyle Renick, Artistic Director)