Second Street Players to Present Beloved Drama “Steel Magnolias” opening this weekend

Second Street Players will bring the heartwarming and humorous story of Steel Magnolias to life this May with a local cast of seasoned performers and community favorites. The production will run for two weekends—May 9–11 and May 16–18—at the Riverfront Theater, located at 2 S. Walnut St. in Milford.

Directed by Becky Craft and assistant director Glen Pruitt, the play will feature Lori Ann Johnson as the sassy salon owner Truvy, with Kori Lewandowski as her timid but endearing assistant Annelle. Cheryl Graves will portray the sharp-tongued Ouiser, while Gina Shuck takes on the role of the eccentric Miss Clairee. Cat Baker plays the strong and dignified M’Lynn, and Abbie Porter stars as Shelby, her spirited daughter facing a life-changing medical battle.

Performances are scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., with Sunday matinees beginning at 2 p.m. Tickets are $27, with a $2 discount available for seniors, students, and SSP members. Tickets may be purchased online at secondstreetplayers.com. Patrons who need assistance can email [email protected] or leave a message at (302) 422-0220.

Set in a small Louisiana town, Steel Magnolias captures the bond between six strong Southern women who gather at a local beauty salon to share laughter, advice, and heartache. The play, written by Robert Harling and inspired by the life of his sister, was famously adapted into a 1989 film starring Sally Field, Julia Roberts, and Dolly Parton.

The production is presented by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service. It is supported, in part, by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. More Delaware arts events can be found at DelawareScene.com.