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Steel Magnolias

Presented by Tennessee Repertory Theatre at TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater

October 3-October 24, 2009

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One of the most quotable works of the past twenty years, Steel Magnolias is set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin Parish, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done. The outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the curmudgeonly Ouiser ("I'm not crazy, I've just been in a bad mood for forty years"), the eccentric yet sensible Miss Clairee, and the respected and admired M'Lynn and her daughter Shelby, the prettiest girl in town. Filled with hilarious repartee and humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy. As the ladies come face to face with mortality, they draw on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality that makes them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.

Original Tennessee Rep Production: 1989/1990 Season

The Tennessee Rep production of Steel Magnolias will celebrate the history of Tennessee Repertory Theatre by bringing together two generations of Tennessee Rep actresses. Mary Jane Harvill and her daughter Marin Miller will appear together on stage for the first time, playing the roles of M’Lynn and Shelby.

 

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    TPAC - Andrew Johnson Theater

    505 Deaderick Street
    Nashville, TN 37219

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    Tickets: $41.50-$46.50/Ticket

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    Dates:
    October 3-October 24, 2009

    Times:
    Saturday, 10/3 at 7:30pm
    Tuesday, 10/6, 10/13 and 10/20 at 6:30pm
    Wednesday, 10/7, 10/14 and 10/21 at 6:30pm
    Thursday, 10/8, 10/15 and 10/22 at 6:30pm
    Friday, 10/9, 10/16 and 10/23 at 7:30pm
    Saturday, 10/10 and 10/17 at 2:30pm and 7:30pm

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    • Event Name: Steel Magnolias
      "Strong start to Tennessee Rep season!"
      Review posted by: Joanne from Nashville, TN, Oct 07, 2009
      

      Tennessee Rep hit a homerun with this performance of Steel Magnolias! I have seen the movie, but seeing the story brought to life on stage was incredible. The actresses were brilliant and what a nice... Expand

      Tennessee Rep hit a homerun with this performance of Steel Magnolias! I have seen the movie, but seeing the story brought to life on stage was incredible. The actresses were brilliant and what a nice story that a real life mother-daughter tandem play M'Lynn and Shelby! Looking forward to the next Rep show in December! Collapse

    • Event Name: Steel Magnolias
      "They were brilliant!"
      Review posted by: Michelle Boucher from Downtown Nashville, Oct 07, 2009
      

      Tonight I have been reminded how much I absolutely love Tennessee Rep. The entire cast was fantastic. I LOVED the cast and this play was brilliantly done. Having seen the movie I was wondering how it... Expand

      Tonight I have been reminded how much I absolutely love Tennessee Rep. The entire cast was fantastic. I LOVED the cast and this play was brilliantly done. Having seen the movie I was wondering how it would go. They have put it together so well, you don't feel like anything is missing...at all. I laughed, cried, then laughed again and I am so looking forward to the season. Thank you NowPlayingNashville.com for such a great offering!! Collapse

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    • Event Name: Steel Magnolias
      "Strong start to Tennessee Rep season!"
      Review posted by: Joanne from Nashville, TN, Oct 07, 2009
      

      Tennessee Rep hit a homerun with this performance of Steel Magnolias! I have seen the movie, but seeing the story brought to life on stage was incredible. The actresses were brilliant and what a nice... Expand

      Tennessee Rep hit a homerun with this performance of Steel Magnolias! I have seen the movie, but seeing the story brought to life on stage was incredible. The actresses were brilliant and what a nice story that a real life mother-daughter tandem play M'Lynn and Shelby! Looking forward to the next Rep show in December! Collapse

    • Event Name: Steel Magnolias
      "They were brilliant!"
      Review posted by: Michelle Boucher from Downtown Nashville, Oct 07, 2009
      

      Tonight I have been reminded how much I absolutely love Tennessee Rep. The entire cast was fantastic. I LOVED the cast and this play was brilliantly done. Having seen the movie I was wondering how it... Expand

      Tonight I have been reminded how much I absolutely love Tennessee Rep. The entire cast was fantastic. I LOVED the cast and this play was brilliantly done. Having seen the movie I was wondering how it would go. They have put it together so well, you don't feel like anything is missing...at all. I laughed, cried, then laughed again and I am so looking forward to the season. Thank you NowPlayingNashville.com for such a great offering!! Collapse

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