‘Steel Magnolias’ performances to open May 9 in Milford
For its spring production, Milford’s Second Street Players group will present the comedy-drama “Steel Magnolias” from Friday to Sunday, May 9 to 11, and May 16 to 18, at the Riverfront Theater, 2 S. Walnut St., Milford. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m., and Sunday shows begin at 2 p.m. Seats are $27 with a $2 discount available to seniors, students and SSP theater members.
To purchase tickets or for more information or assistance, go to secondstreetplayers.com, email info@secondstreetplayers.com or leave a message at 302-422-0220.
The story is set in Louisiana, where the ladies who are “anybody” go to Truvy’s beauty salon to have their hair done. Helped by her new assistant, Annelle (Kori Lewandowski), outspoken Truvy ( Lori Ann Johnson) not only does hair, but also provides free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser (Cheryl Graves), an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee (Gina Shuck), and the local social leader, M’Lynn (Cat Baker), whose daughter Shelby (Abbie Porter) will be marrying a good ole boy. In a tale filled with humor, verbal repartee, love and loss, the ladies are confronted with their own mortality while drawing strength and love from each other.
Written by Robert Harling, the play was inspired by the real-life events of the author’s sister, Susan Harling-Robinson. The show is directed by Becky Craft with Glen Pruitt as assistant director.
