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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

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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. 

Show Calendar

Legend:

  • Discount Day
  • Opening
  • Student Show (Not Sold Online)

Wednesday

Jun 19

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Thursday

Jun 20

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Friday

Jun 21

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Saturday

Jun 22

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Sunday

Jun 23

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Wednesday

Jun 26

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Thursday

Jun 27

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Friday

Jun 28

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Saturday

Jun 29

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Sunday

Jun 30

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Tuesday

Jul 2

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Wednesday

Jul 3

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Thursday

Jul 4

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Friday

Jul 5

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Saturday

Jul 6

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Meet The Artists

Sheila McCarthy

Sheila McCarthy

Director

Douglas Paraschuk

Douglas Paraschuk

Set Designer

Headshot of Jennifer Wonnacott

Jennifer Wonnacott

Costume Designer

Siobhán Sleath

Siobhán Sleath

Lighting Designer

Susan Lock, Assistant Director

Susan A. Lock

Assistant Director

Grace Batten headshot

Grace Batten

Stage Manager

Headshot of May Nemat Allah

May Nemat Allah

Assistant Stage Manager

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

(Kyle Renick, Artistic Director)