Star Tribune - Somewhat Recommended

"...Harling writes funny lines and he writes true emotions that are worth seeing and feeling. “Steel Magnolias” is best when it zings with that honest and urgent flow of life. The play’s enemy is a potential lacquer of sentiment. Knutson keeps it honest, evidenced by sniffles throughout the audience, but the show sags at times under its own inertia."
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Twin Cities Daily Planet - Highly Recommended

"...The story is brought to life by six dynamic performances from the all-female cast – men appear only in phone calls and offstage events, usually causing problems. The beauty shop is managed by Greta Grosch (Truvy), better-known from the Church Basement Ladies musicals. It's no surprise that the other characters speak so freely: Grosch's portrayal embodies the judgment-free hairdresser you spill your whole life story and secrets to just moments after meeting. Her new assistant, played by Lisa Bark (Annelle), starts as something of a mystery fiture; Bark's rendering of the character highlights her quirkiness and provides a pleasantly understated and hilarious counterpoint to the mainstage action."
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