BERLIN (April 27 – June 2, 2012) – The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre is pleased to announce its production of the heartfelt comedy, STEEL MAGNOLIAS, written by Robert Harling and directed by Kris McMurray.

The CT Cabaret Theatre has assembled 6 very talented actresses to come together as bosom buddies in this hilarious and heartwarming story of life, love and loss in a small Louisiana Parish. At the center of the group is Shelby Eatenton (KAITE CORDA), newly married and joyfully pregnant, despite the fact that her diabetes could make childbirth life-threatening. Terrified and angry at the possibility of losing her only daughter, M'Lynn Eatenton (JULIE LEMOS) looks to her four closest friends, played by LOUISE DeCHESSER, JOANNE CALLAHAN-ROOHR, TRACY BROWN & MELINDA LEARNED, for strength and laughter as she battles her deepest fears of death in order to join Shelby in celebrating the miracle of new life. In the end, STEEL MAGNOLIAS is deeply revealing of the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters. "Harling has given his women sharp, funny dialogue…The play builds to a conclusion that is deeply moving." —NY Daily News. "…a skillfully crafted, lovingly evoked picture of eccentricity in the small-town South…Robert Harling is a new voice in the theatre and the qualities of STEEL MAGNOLIAS suggest he may be an important one." —Drama-Logue. "…suffused with humor and tinged with tragedy." —NY Post.

The fine production staff includes Kris McMurray, Producer & Artistic Director, Matthew Collin Marrero, Set Designer, James J. Moran, Light/ Sound Technician, Karen Buck, Stage Manager and Barbara Norman, Box Office Manager.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS runs every Friday and Saturday at 8:00pm from April 27th thru June 2nd, 2012. Doors open at 7:15pm. Tickets are now on sale. ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS are accepted. To purchase tickets, please call the box office at 860-829-1248. Reservations are recommended. Or for more information, visit our newly renovated website: www.ctcabaret.com The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre is located just off Route 9 (exit 22: Mill Street) and the Berlin Turnpike. Visit the website for detailed directions. The theatre's motto is "BRING YOUR OWN". Presented cabaret-style, patrons are welcome to bring whatever they like to eat or drink with them. They also can enjoy a dessert bar that has a variety of treats to purchase.