PlayMakers Repertory Company
By Robert Harling Directed by Lisa Rothe
Bless their hearts.
Apr 8 - 26
Pull up a chair as six sassy southern spitfires spill the sweet tea in their weekly beauty salon ritual. You’ll laugh and cry in this celebration of love, loss, and the fierce friendships that see us through.
April 8–26, 2026
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Steel Magnolias contains mild language and mature themes, including the death of a character. Non-threatening gunfire sound effects are used, and a prop gun is shown briefly on stage. Please see our content transparency section below for more information.
Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling is a warm, witty, and heartfelt portrait of six women whose friendships sustain them through life’s highs and lows. While often humorous, it deals frankly with illness and loss.
Content Considerations
Tone & Style
A blend of humor, resilience, and heartfelt emotion, with an emphasis on friendship and community.
Production Elements
In the beginning of the show, there are a few gunfire sound effects indicating gunshots outside. This is a non-life-threatening part of the story. Someone’s husband is shooting a tree to scare off birds.
For additional questions about content, you may contact audiences services: prcboxoffice@unc.edu
Tickets start at $20
▶ Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 PM
▶ Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 PM
Previews not only cost less, but they allow you to be among the first audience members to experience Steel Magnolias. Be an early adopter and earn bragging rights that you saw it first.
Join us for the Opening performance of Steel Magnolias followed by a celebration in the lobby with light hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Get your playbill signed, meet the artists, and enjoy the festivities together.
Special Thanks to Epilogue and Glasshalfull
Watch to see what Opening Nights are like at PlayMakers!
▶ Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 PM
Steel Magnolias might not be the show for your young one to enjoy, but that doesn’t mean they can’t join you. PlayMakers has partnered with Seed Art Share to provide on-site childcare for ages 4-12 with engaging, theatre-based fun while you enjoy the performance.
This performance will feature Open Captioning, allowing you to read along with the dialogue.
Join us after the show for a post-show discussion to talk about the play with members of the Steel Magnolias cast and creative team.
▶ Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30 PM
ASL Interpreters and Audio Description will be available for patrons. For the best view of the ASL Interpreters, please contact the Box Office at 919.962.7529 or prcboxoffice@unc.edu.
