Steel Magnolias Returns To The Stage In Owensboro This February

The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize. Clairee Belcher in Steel Magnolias

WAS STEEL MAGNOLIAS A PLAY FIRST?

In March of 1987, the play Steel Magnolias, written by Robert Harling, opened Off-Broadway. It became wildly popular quite quickly and, just a few months later, transferred to the legendary Lucille Lortel Theatre, where it played over a thousand performances.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS THE MOVIE

Shortly after it achieved its stage success, the play was adapted for the big screen and a bunch of heavy hitters- including Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Julia Roberts, Olympia Dukakis, Dolly Parton, and Daryl Hannah- signed on for the movie version. The 1989 movie, much of which was filmed in the small town of Natchitoches, Louisiana, became an instant comedy classic. The movie is full of hilarious one-liners and zingers.

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WHERE WAS STEEL MAGNOLIAS FILMED?

Like a lot of people, I have been a fan of the film since I saw it opening night. A couple of years ago, my friend Reba and I road tripped to Natchitoches to see some of the iconic Steel Magnolias locations.

READ MORE: Why Steel Magnolias Fans in Kentucky Should Head to Louisiana

RAMSEY THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Well now, Steel Magnolias fans here in western Kentucky and southern Indiana are going to get the chance to see the stage version. Ramsey Theatre Company is bringing their interpretation of the play to the RiverPark Center in downtown Owensboro. The show is set for Saturday, February 28th at 7pm. The show will travel to Owensboro following back-to-back performances at SKYPAC in Bowling Green.

CAST LIST

M’Lynn Eatenton: Catherine Mary Stewart

Ouiser Boudreaux: Kirsti Carnahan*

Clairee Belcher, (U/S Ouiser): Abby Apple Boes

Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie: McKenna Ogrodnik

Truvy Jones: Ashlee Quinn

Annelle Dupuy- Desoto: Abby Luckett

U/S Shelby, Annelle: Aubin Jefferson

U/S M’Lynn, Truvy, Clairee: Lacey Steele

*Appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Tickets for the Owensboro show are available now at Ticketmaster.com and at the RiverPark Center Box Office.