Frances Sternhagen News

Rebecca Gayheart, who stars as Shelby in the Broadway production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, will appear on WB-11's 'Morning News' on Friday, April 8 between 8:30am and 9:00am .

Entertainment Tonight will feature coverage of the exciting Broadway opening night of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS tonight, Tuesday, April 5 on CBS-TV at 7:30pm EDT (check local listings for times outside the New York tri-state area).

STEEL MAGNOLIAS opened on Broadway on Monday night, April 4 and the cast celebrated afterwards with a party at Tavern on the Green.

The League Of Off-Broadway Theatres And Producers is proud to announce the nominations for THE 20TH ANNUAL LUCILLE LORTEL AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT OFF-BROADWAY, which will be presented on Monday, May 2nd at Dodger Stages (340 West 50th Street) at 7 PM. A late night supper will follow at Ruth's Chris Steak House (148 West 51st Street). A cocktail reception to congratulate all of the nominees will be held on April 18th at Ruby Foo's Uptown (2182 Broadway at 77th Street).

STEEL MAGNOLIAS opens tonight, Monday, April 4. Starring Delta Burke as Truvy, Christine Ebersole as M'Lynn, Rebecca Gayheart as Shelby, Marsha Mason as Ouiser, Lily Rabe as Annelle and Frances Sternhagen as Clairee, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is written by Robert Harling began performances March 15 and is playing at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street, east of Broadway). This production, which marks the Broadway premiere of the play, is directed by Jason Moore.

Rebecca Gayheart, who stars as Shelby in the Broadway production of Robert Harling's STEEL MAGNOLIAS, will appear on NBC'S 'Last Call with Carson Daly' Tuesday night, April 5 at 1:35am (check local listings for times outside the New York tri-state area).

Click on the link below to see a video of Today Show host Bob Dotson in Louisiana with the real life people who inspired the characters in STEEL MAGNOLIAS, Robert Harling's award-winning play, which opens on Broadway tonight, Monday, April 4 at the Lyceum Theatre . Depending on your computer's connection speed, the video may take a few moments to load. Please be patient.