Review: Steel Magnolias

City Theatre finds the Southern comfort in this tear-jerking dramedy

"...Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias, currently being staged by the City Theatre, is..."

March 17, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Leather Magnolias: In the Chair at Daddy's and Scruff's

How two gay-owned barbershops are changing the face and faces of East Austin

"...& Bar to bring "the gay leather version of Steel Magnolias" to East Sixth, Lasater explained. [inset-1-right]..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

Caramel

The denizens of a beauty parlor in Beirut depend on one another for friendship and support in this lovely Lebanese film.

"...and such. In ways, the film is a Lebanese-style Steel Magnolias, in which five women (three work in the..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Soapdish

"...Field expands on her near the edge housewife in Steel Magnolias to create this TV soap queen. What we..."

May 31, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

The Cemetery Club

"...three Jewish widows coping without their spouses, it's Schlemiel Magnolias, with lots of kvetching about being alone and talk..."

Feb. 12, 1993 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Steel Magnolias

The women in City Theatre's staging carry one another as their characters do

"...Steel Magnolias..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Steel Magnolias

Thanks to an ensemble of fine actresses, Austin Playhouse's new production of Steel Magnolias is a breath of fresh Louisiana air

"...Steel Magnolias..."

May 4, 2007 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

Gay Place: HER-SUiT-ISM

Steel Magnolias, Drag Kings: The Musical, S&M Music, Spanksgiving, Turkey Queer Ride, and so much more

"...TOO CHA CHA FOR WORDS Steel Magnolias opening night party: Drink, eat, meet, and greet..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...guest edited by Flores himself.   – Carys Anderson Steel Magnolias..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Film Festival Review: Spaghetti Junction

Muddled first feature still shows filmmaker's potential

"...August begins to have dreams about the light and magnolias. The next day she returns to the pipe to..."

Oct. 25, 2021 Screens Post by Sarah Jane

The Last Word

A young writer has to pen a woman's obituary before she dies

"...Evening Star, but it’s also on full display in Steel Magnolias, Postcards From the Edge, Bernie, and elsewhere. It’s..."

March 24, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Never Give Up

Don Toner's 13 years as producing artistic director of the State Theater Company have been full of struggles, but in Toner's world, struggles are good. They bring understanding, richness, beauty, and in his case, a new theatre and a loyal company.

"...problem that has to be solved. A play like Steel Magnolias, for instance, has a life-and-death kind of struggle..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind

"...of a feisty Southern matron finding her core of steel inspires the reader to begin humming the theme to..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Books Review by Barbara Chisholm

Qmmunity: Rocky Horror at Harry’s

Director Cupcake talks putting on an all-drag production of Rocky Horror Picture Show

"...future projects – such as, she ponders, an all-drag Steel Magnolias? Only time will tell...."

Oct. 18, 2024 Column by James Scott

Thelma, Louise, Musketeers, and More Queer Films Headline Our Week in Events

Get your weekdays squared away

"...Geena Davis) and her sardonic waitress friend Louise (a steely Sarandon) as they decide on a lark to get..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Acting With Character: Margo Martindale at the Texas Film Awards

At 71, the Texan is a bigger star than ever ... and just getting started

"...I also did the original Steel Magnolias, which sort of changed my career a little..."

March 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Hope For the Queer'd Future

Plus, OUTsider Festival’s launch party, Queerbomb’s Queer History Series, and more local LGBTQIA events

"...Steel Magnolias Our Ladies of the OutHaus and friends celebrate..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Cultural Cancellations and Postponements: The Big List

What's not happening around Austin, arts-wise

"...Critic 4/29, postponed, new date TBA MAD Productions – Steel Magnolias 4/02-11, canceled; Robin Hood summer 2020, canceled Penfold..."

March 24, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Arts Happenings Online: A Chronicle Round-up for Your Quarantined Exploration

Live and creative diversions – from your talented friends & neighbors

"...Jade and the Foxtones, and more. Especially recommended: Drunk Steel Magnolias, with that stalwart Ramirez, Andreá Smith, and Jen..."

March 23, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Film: A Conversation With Sally Field

Session with the delightfully frank and insightful actress

"...for Field to re-team in another movie with her Steel Magnolias co-star Julia Roberts and wondered what form that..."

March 16, 2015 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gay Place

Sun Ra dancer and vocalist signs her book and does a reading

"...STEEL MAGNOLIAS Count on lots of "laughter through tears" and..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Hop, Bop, Shop

Nothing like gifts for the fam made by your other fam ...

"...STEEL MAGNOLIAS Count on lots of "laughter through tears" and..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Thank You

Thanks, gays

"...STEEL MAGNOLIAS Count on lots of "laughter through tears" and..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Brandon's Tops & Bottoms

Gay Place bloggers weigh in with individual lists: 2012 from 10 to F1

"...Ryan Lewis' "Same Love" made me weep more than Steel Magnolias. Chris Kluwe introduced us all to the phrase..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Food Events

Where will you dine this ACL weekend?

"...by chef Alan Grimsley, followed by a production of Steel Magnolias. Thu., Fri., and Sat., Oct. 18-27, 7pm. Lockett..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The AggreGAYtor: August 24

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...losing out on the role of Clairee Belcher in Steel Magnolias...."

Aug. 24, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Who Wants to Run A Coffeehouse in Austin, Texas?

Four local javamongers tell us what it's like

"...of time. One of which was like "It's too Steel Magnolias in here." I don't even know what the..."

Aug. 22, 2012 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Recommended

Capsule reviews

"...Krewe of Yuga, through AIDS and Katrina, to the steel magnolias of the 40th anniversary ball of today's Krewe..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Screens Feature

Day Trips

Lasyone's Meat Pie Restaurant in Natchitoches, La., put the sleepy town on the map with its delectable meaty pies

"...often associated with meat pies and the place where Steel Magnolias was filmed. The oldest town in the original..."

July 11, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Patty Griffin

"..."Trapeze," a duet with Emmylou Harris featuring the two steel magnolias weaving their voices together in a breathtaking aural..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

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