Steel Magnolias at Theatre At The Center

Around The Town Chicago - Highly Recommended

"... Theatre at the Center’s production of “Steel Magnolias” is an emotional roller coaster, heartwarming humorous ups followed by heart-wrenching downs. In other words, it made me laugh, it made me cry, I loved it! Kudos to Linda Fortunato and the women in the cast for an outstanding production."

Chicago Theatre Review - Recommended

"...Being over 30 years old, it's a testimony to Robert Harling's comic genius that his drama has withstood time. Now almost a period piece, this play continues to charm and amuse audiences with its spicy, homespun humor and gentle, genuine characters. But it's the deep-seated friendships that really make this play hum because they feel honest and kindhearted. For many theatergoers, this is the world we're nostalgic for today. Director Linda Fortunato and her gifted cast have smartly kept this element at the heart of their production in what's essentially a loving brother's touching tribute to a sister who left this world all too soon."