Steel Magnolias

Set in a small-town Louisiana beauty salon, Robert Harling’s *Steel Magnolias* follows six remarkable women whose friendship carries them through laughter, love, hardship, and life-changing moments. With sharp wit and deep emotion, the play explores resilience, forgiveness, and the enduring strength of close friendships. The production is directed by Mimi Warnick.

When: December 2–20, 2026

Venue: Delaware Theatre Company

Showtimes: Specific performance times are not listed.

Tickets: Price not available

Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission. The running time may change slightly during rehearsals and before opening.

Creative team: Robert Harling, playwright; Mimi Warnick, director; Krista Franco, set designer; Alyssandra Docherty, lighting designer; Katherine Fritz, costume designer; Christopher Colucci, sound designer; Carissa Thorlakson, wig designer.

Contact: For questions, call 302-594-1100 or email info@delawaretheatre.org.

Support: The organization is supported in part by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts.