Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling

🌸 Differently Abled Entertainment (DAE) proudly presents Steel Magnolias, a touching and timeless story of love, resilience, and friendship. Set in a small-town Louisiana beauty salon, this beloved play follows six extraordinary women as they share laughter, tears, and heartfelt moments that celebrate the strength of human connections.

At the heart of Steel Magnolias is the vibrant community of Truvy’s beauty salon, where life unfolds with humor and compassion. Each character brings her unique charm to the group:

Truvy is the witty, warm-hearted salon owner who keeps everyone looking their best.
Annelle, Truvy’s earnest and mysterious new assistant, is on a journey of self-discovery.
Clairee is the elegant and spirited widow with a sharp wit and a love for adventure.
M’Lynn, the steadfast matriarch, balances her strength with vulnerability.
Shelby, M’Lynn’s vibrant and determined daughter, dreams of a future full of love and family.
Ouiser is the feisty, opinionated neighbor with a heart of gold beneath her gruff exterior.

Through triumphs and challenges, these six women showcase the power of friendship, the beauty of resilience, and the importance of laughter—even in life’s most difficult moments.

Performance Details

This unforgettable production will be performed every weekend in April (no show Easter Sunday) and features two talented casts who bring these beloved characters to life.

🎭 Cast A Performances:

Show Dates: April 4, 6 (Matinee), 12 (Matinee), 18, 26
Cast:
- Annelle ~ Debbie Allen
- Truvy ~ Jaime Hoggan
- Clairee ~ Linda Andresano
- Shelby ~ Erika Krischner
- M'Lynn ~ Jon-Lee "Jonni" Campbell
- Ouiser ~ Gilles Brown

🎭 Cast B Performances:

Show Dates: April 5, 11, 13 (Matinee), 19, 25, 27 (Matinee)
Cast:
- Annelle ~ Debbie Allen
- Truvy ~ Jaime Hoggan
- Clairee ~ Linda Andresano
- Shelby ~ Erika Krischner
- M'Lynn ~ Jon-Lee "Jonni" Campbell
- Ouiser ~ Patricia Shafer

Show Times & Venue

Evening Performances: 7 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Matinee Performances: 2 PM (Doors open at 1:30 PM; April 6, 12, 13, 27)
📍 2405 N Castro Ave #140, Tucson AZ 85705

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Take advantage of these pricing tiers:

Super Early Bird (Jan & Feb): $15
Early Bird (March): $20
Advance (April): $25
Door: $30

✨ Special thanks to Ricky Sprau for lending his voice as the DJ, adding an extra layer of authenticity to this heartfelt production.

🌟 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience the laughter, tears, and love that have made Steel Magnolias a cherished favorite for decades. With two unique casts and select matinees, there’s every reason to join us for this unforgettable celebration of life and friendship.

DAE was founded in April 2021 by paraplegic actress/director, Jon-Lee "Jonni" Campbell. DAE works with people with both seen and unseen disabilities and other marginalized groups and strives to create more performance opportunities and representation for them in the fields of film, television and music.

DAE Presents ~ Steel Magnolias

Laughter, Love, and Friendship—Live!

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