Steel Magnolias First Look

July 1, 2025 · 1 min read

Alia Shakira (left) as Truvy, Amara Webb as Shelby, and Valerie Martire as Annelle.

Steel Magnolias previewed on June 21, officially opened on June 28, and runs through October 4 at the Randall L. Jones Theatre. Members of our artistic teams had about seven weeks to prepare this show for audiences, designing the wigs (so many wigs!), makeup, and costumes that transform each performer seen here in these studio photos.

Steel Magnolias costume design by Lauren Roark. Wigmaster Dana Rochester. Assistant wigmaster Brittany McDowell. All photos by Karl Hugh.

See the rest of their work on our Randall L. Jones stage this season. Tickets available at bard.org or by calling 800-PLAYTIX.