Kean Theatre Presents "Steel Magnolias"
Gibsonia, Pa. - March 26, 2009 - "Steel Magnolias," the classic comedy/drama about the lives, loves and losses of six Southern women, is coming to the Kean Theatre, 5847 Meridian Road, in April. Show dates and prices are:
- 8 p.m. April 17, 18, 24 and 25. Cost is $22. An optional dinner is available at 6 p.m. at any of the seven Atria's Restaurant & Tavern locations for $40, which includes the play.
- 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Cost is $20. An optional brunch is available at 12:30 p.m. for $38, which includes the play. The brunch will be served in the Mount Vernon Restaurant down the hall from the Kean Theatre in The Washington Place at St. Barnabas
Tickets and dinner or brunch reservations are available by calling 724-444-5326 or by visiting www.keantheatre.com.
"Steel Magnolias" takes place entirely in Truvy's Beauty Parlor in the small Louisiana town of Chinquapin. The outspoken Truvy dispenses shampoo and free advice to the town's rich curmudgeon, Ouiser; an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee; and the local social leader, M'Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby - the prettiest girl in town - is about to get married. Filled with hilarious repartee and several acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the story moves toward when the spunky Shelby, who is diabetic, risks pregnancy. The women unify in friendship and love.
Cast members in "Steel Magnolias" are:
M'Lynn: Theresa Hune of Hampton Township. Hune was last seen at the Kean Theatre in 2006 as Mrs. Robinson in "The Graduate." An English teacher by day, she has acted in a dozen television commercials and had parts in the television series "The Guardian" and the film "The Good Fight."
Shelby: Laura Lee Brautigam of Pittsburgh is taking her first bow at the Kean. She has extensive musical and theatrical training and has appeared at Open Stage, Prime Stage, Beckman Theatre and Erie Playhouse, among others. She has acted in plays such as "Lydie Breeze," "The Crucible," "Pride and Prejudice," and "1940s Radio Hour."
Ouiser: Judy Greene of Wexford has been with the Kean Theatre from the start, appearing in its first production, "Rumors," in 2003. She was also seen in the Kean productions of "Romantic Comedy," "Social Security" and "Noises Off."
Miss Clairee: Connie Culberson takes her first bow at the Kean with "Steel Magnolias." This Allison Park resident has appeared on the stage in London with the Drama Studio and the Alley Theatre, Governor's Island Theatre, Open Stage and Red Barn theatres locally.
Truvy: Heidi Nicholls was first seen at the Kean in last year's production of "Crimes of the Heart" and most recently this year in "Chapter Two." She is a Butler resident who has worked extensively at the Butler Little Theatre, including "Dracula," "Tartuffe," "Fallen Angels" and "LaRonde."
Annelle: Annette Quinn was last seen at the Kean in "Plaza Suite." She also appeared in the Pittsburgh premiere of "The Graduate" as well as the Kean productions of "Catch Me If You Can," "Noises Off" and the premiere of "Hooray for Hollywood." A Cranberry resident, she also directs at the Red Barn and Comtra theatres.
UPMC Health Plan is the Oscar-level sponsor of "Steel Magnolias." The Grammy sponsor is NexTier Bank and the Golden Globe sponsor is MMC Land Management.
The Kean Theatre is open to the public and has built a reputation for its convenient location, free parking, quality entertainment and elegant setting. The theatre is operated by St. Barnabas Charities, the fund-raising arm of St. Barnabas Health System. St. Barnabas Health System includes St. Barnabas Nursing Home, Valencia Woods at St. Barnabas, The Arbors at St. Barnabas, The Village at St. Barnabas, The Woodlands at St. Barnabas, The Washington Place at St. Barnabas, and St. Barnabas Medical Center.
Contact:
Kathleen Brenneman
(724) 444-5530
kbrenneman@stbarnabashealthsystem.com
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