Schenectady Civic Players (SCP) wraps up their 98th season on May 8–17, 2026, with Steel Magnolias, the beloved comedy-drama by Robert Harling, directed by Kelly Sienkiewicz.
Performance dates are Friday–Sunday (May 8–10) and Wednesday–Sunday (May 13–17). Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 PM, and Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM. All tickets are $25. Tickets are available online through the SCP website, by phone, or at the door for any performance. Call 518-382-2081 or visit civicplayers.org for more information.
Steel Magnolias
By Robert Harling
Directed by Kelly Sienkiewicz
A beloved modern classic, Steel Magnolias is set in a small Louisiana town, where a tight-knit group of women find solace, laughter, and strength in a local beauty salon. Over the years, they navigate love, family struggles, personal transformations, and health challenges, all while leaning on their unbreakable friendship. Through humor and heartache, their bond proves to be a source of resilience, reminding them—and the audience—of the power of love and support in life’s most difficult moments.
Featuring:
Brigid Beck, Carol Charniga, Amanda Conlon, Joan Horgan, Melissa Putterman Hoffman, and Jennifer Schnurr