Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling

Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, performed by L.A. Theatre Works

• Publisher: L.A. Theatre Works, 2016
• Genre: Play
• Format: Audiobook
• Length: 1h 51m
• My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

Confession: I love stories with interesting dialogues, even if the story is nothing but dialogues. Right after I listened to the recorded stage play, I went and watched the 1989 film. While the movie was wonderful, I must say that I enjoyed the original play more due to its subtlety and simplicity. Both the play and screenplay were written by Robert, but the stage play was richer in structure. Everything was weaved together, and if one did not pay full attention to the dialogues, some details would slip the mind. Though mostly just chit-chats, these 6 women were so very fond of each other and free-spirited that the whole play turned out to be a humorous flow of non-stop bickering. A 4-star rating for the story and an overall 5-star for the performance version. With simply 6 characters chatting aimlessly, the numerous funny statements with a tint of sadness nonetheless made Steel Magnolias a wonderful comedy.

Incredibly witty and emotional. [27 May 2018]