Synopsis
Heartfelt, humorous, and moving, Steel Magnolias celebrates the unbreakable bond of friendship. Set in a small-town Louisiana beauty salon, six strong, witty Southern women navigate life’s triumphs and tragedies with humor and grace. As they share laughter, love, and occasional tears, you’ll be reminded of the resilience of the human spirit.
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Gerrie Benzing
Gerrie Benzing (Beatrice US) is happy to join this talented cast after recently appearing in Unnecessary Farce. Recent past roles include Frau Blucher in Young Frankenstein and Monette in Always a Bridesmaid. Gerrie would like to send a shoutout to her animal family: Bailey, Zippy, Bandit and Lil Grey. Love you guys!
Shannon Connolly
Shannon Connolly (Carol Oakley) is thrilled to death to be returning to the murder mystery this year. You may have seen her kill it last year as Naomi in Murder Down the Aisle. Past favorite credits include: Sister Mary Patrick (Sister Act), Truvy (Steel Magnolias), and Ursula (The Little Mermaid). She’d like to send many thanks and love to this cast and crew, Extra love to Frank.
ML Graham
(Clairee) is originally from North Carolina, 40+ years in theatre celebrating her 14th season at Broadway Palm: Savannah Sipping Society, Sweet Delilah Swim Club, Doublewide Texas, Always A Bridesmaid, Hallelujah Girls, Farce Of Nature, Odd Couple female version, Church Basement Ladies, to name a few and checking off this bucket list show! Enjoy y'all!
Rachael Lord
Rachael Lord (Karen Brown) is so excited to be a part of this show! Recent Broadway Palm credits include: Winter Wonderettes (Betty Jean), Steel Magnolias (Annelle), Murder on the Orient Express (Greta Ohlsson), and Always a Bridesmaid (Kari). She is a published author and playwright! You may have seen her play Murder Down the Aisle this past summer at Broadway Palm. www.rachaellord.com
Danica Murray
Danica Murray (Lucy Belle/Rhonda Brooks) is excited to be doing her fourth Murder Mystery with Broadway Palm. Some of her favorite acting credits include Bulletproof Backpack (Cloe), Almost Maine (Various), A Christmas Carol Radio Play (Marley/others), and Servant of Two Masters (Truffaldino). She’d like to thank her fiancé Cameron for always believing in her.
Donna Schulte
(Ouiser) was seen here earlier this year in Savannah Sipping Society and Half Baked. Glad to be back and working with these wonderful women. Favorite roles at PEG include Caprice Crumpler and Mavis Flowers. Thanks always to my kids, and to Ed I will love and miss you forever.
Jenny Smith
Jenny Smith (Annie Wilkes) Off-Broadway Palm: Steel Magnolias; Caught in the ‘Net; The Sweet Delilah Swim Club; Run for Your Wife. Other credits: Over the Tavern, Schoolhouse Theatre; LaBute New Theater Festival, St. Louis Actor’s Studio; The Play That Goes Wrong, Fort Peck Summer Theatre. Thanks to all at Prather Productions!
Megan Urz
(Missy) After having such an incredible experience with Steel Magnolias, Megan is thrilled and so grateful to help share this jolly show! She hopes that you will be filled with laughter and Christmas joy! ~Isaiah 9:6 <3