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The cast of Steel Magnolias at Just Off Broadway

Laughter Through Tears: The Women of Just-Off Broadway’s Steel Magnolias

Interviews April 23, 2025 Amanda N. Gunther Leave a comment

Wouldn’t you rather have 30 minutes of wonderful rather than a lifetime of nothing special? Well, this interview took about 50 minutes (and for a Al Herlinger cast that’s short!) but it was certainly wonderful and special. Sitting down with the six talented women of Just Off Broadway’s upcoming production of Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias, we’ve done a deep-dive into what it’s like for these six women— mostly strangers to one another,

Steel Magnolias at Artistic Synergy of Baltimore

Reviews March 8, 2024 Chris Pence

“Laughter Through Tears”

Grab your curlers and spill the tea, because it’s time for Steel Magnolias at Artistic Synergy of Baltimore! Playwright Robert Harling’s comedy-drama comes to stunning life through skilled direction and superb performing. Based on experiences from Harling’s life, Steel Magnolias tells the story of six women who become lifelong friends in a Louisiana nail salon, coming together to support each other through good times and bad.

Bonnie & Clyde at Just Off Broadway

Reviews October 18, 2023 Amanda N. Gunther

A farm-boy from Telico. A waitress from Rowena. Gun-sling, song-singing, they’ll make you feel alive.

But only if you’ve got your tickets to see the at Just Off Broadway’s Bonnie & Clyde.

‘Cause ain’t nuthin’ rhyme with ‘Clyde & Bonnie!’

Serving as the Baltimore area premiere of the historical-gangster musical, Bonnie & Clyde offers a wicked alternative to the dozen or so production of Sweeney Todd happening in and around the area this autumn season.