Steel Magnolias comes to Dunwoody in April

Speakeysie News Desk

Editor’s note. This is one of my favorites. If you loved the movie, you’ll love the live production even more. If you’ve never seen it, you’re in for a treat! Stage Door Theatre is an intimate space that offers high quality theater.

DUNWOODY, GA – Stage Door will conclude its 52nd Season in Dunwoody with the timeless and poignant classic, Steel Magnolias. Running from April 4-19, this production is directed by Jaclyn Hoffman Faircloth

 Made famous by the 1989 movie adaptation, Steel Magnolias tells the story of a group of women bonded together over shared weekly blow-outs and the gossip that takes place within their own lives. As the women share their personal stories of laughter and triumph they also reckon with health issues, religion, and loss. “It’s a show that reminds us how poignant and powerful laughter is in times of great sorrow,” says Producing Artistic Director Justin Ball. 

 Featuring an amazingly talented cast of Atlanta favorites including Tiffany Porter, Alejandra Ruiz, Brittani Miniweather, Christy Baggett, Betsy Graver, and Molly Penny. 

 “With a story like Steel Magnolias, that focuses on the incredible resilience that specifically comes from female friendship and community,” says Producing Artistic Director Justin Ball, “it felt important to find a woman-led team of brilliant artists to bring this story to life.” Stage Door Theatre is proudly producing this show with an entirely female-identifying production team including Jaclyn Hoffman Faircloth as Director, Gabrielle Story as Assistant Director, Jennifer Baldwin as Scenic Designer, Nicole Clockel as Costume Designer, Lindsey Sharpless as Lighting Designer, Claudia Martinez as Sound Designer, and Caroline Cook as Props Designer/Stage Manager. 

 Steel Magnolias runs from April 4-19 at Stage Door Theatre as a part of its 52nd Season in Dunwoody, Georgia. Tickets are on sale now.