Wilton Playshop Set for STEEL MAGNOLIAS from Tonight, May 18, Wilton

STEEL MAGNOLIAS by Robert Harling opens tonight, May 18 and runs through May 26 at The Wilton Playshop, 15 Lovers Lane, Wilton, CT. Revolving around Truvy's Beauty Parlor in modern-day Louisiana, Steel Magnolias is the story of a close-knit circle of friends who gather there. Filled with humor and heartbreak, these "steel magnolias" make us laugh and cry as the realities of their lives in tiny Chiquapin Parish unfold.

The cast are Carol Shwidock, Sarah Smegal, Annalisa DiNucci, Nancy Sinacori, Lesli Allen and Katy Castaldi.

Performances will be May 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26 at 8pm, except for Sunday May 20 whch will be a 2pm matinee.

The May 20th matinee will be an open caption performance. This will be the 25th Playshop theatrical production for those with hearing loss and the 10th open captioned event Open captioning is provided by Access Communications, LLC of Guilford. Alan Gould, Open Captioned Coordinator, isappreciative that this special performance is being sponsored by The Children's Hearing Institute of New York, The Michael Cippoletti Family, Dr. Priscilla Wilder, Audiologist, The Hearing Loss Association of America, Southwestern CT Chapter, and Friends of The Wilton Playshop. A reception will follow this special performance.

Tickets: http://wiltonplayshop.org/steelmag.htm

Photo Credit: Susan Lash / Hoppinmedia.