Burton Leavitt Theatre
779 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 423-2245

By Robert Harling

February 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17 at 7:30 pm 

February 11 at 2 pm

Steel Magnolias is set in Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant, Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married), the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon, Ouiser, an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M’Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in town), is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee, the play moves toward tragedy and explores how the sudden realization of mortality affects the gang, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love—which give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and marvelously amiable company in good times 

Special Event on February 11th

CT State Troubadour Kala Farnham will be performing before the show at 1:30 pm and at intermission at the matinee show on 2/11.  Join us for this very special performance!

Everyone pays the kids price of $13 for all tickets purchased at the door on Thursday, February 15th.

Please select a performance
 
 

Adults $20

Students/Seniors $17

UCONN/ECSU/QVCC Students $15

Children under 12 $13