Steel Magnolias

May 2-4, 2025

This production tells the story of a group of gossipy Southern ladies in a small town beauty parlor where they share their lives and loves. The show is deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness that underlines the antic banter of it characters.

At Truvy’s beauty salon, 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, (“I’m not crazy, I’ve just been in a bad mood for forty years”); 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 and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act, the spunky Shelby (who is a diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization of their mortality affects the others, 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 and bad.

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Menu

RRT is proud to offer chef created meal with more options to our patrons!

Green Garden Salad with Ranch or Champagne Vinaigrette
Beef Medallions with Demi Glacé
Pulled Pork with House Made Bourbon BBQ Sauce
BBQ Baked Beans
Garlic and Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Corn Bake
Fresh Rolls with Butter

Full bar service and chef created desserts will also be available during all performances