Lynchburg VA center for arts, culture, and community building
Steel Magnolias
Academy Member Presale begins Monday, March 17, 2025. Remaining tickets will be released to the public on Friday, March 21, 2025. All sales begin at 10 AM EST.
Truvy Jones runs a successful beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies in the neighborhood have a standing Saturday appointment. Along with her anxious and eager assistant, Annelle, Truvy styles the hair of many of the women about town: wealthy widow and former first lady of Chinquapin, Clairee Belcher; local curmudgeon Ouiser Boudreaux; intelligent and compassionate career woman M’Lynn; and her daughter Shelby, the prettiest girl in town who is about to marry a “good ole boy.” Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but humorously revealing verbal collisions, the women of Chinquapin makes their ways over life’s many hurdles together, finding comfort (and a fair amount of verbal ribbing) in one another.
Join us for a TABLE SEAT at Shelby’s wedding on stage for an up close and personal experience !
We’re offering 24 exclusive Table Seating tickets for a truly unique, premium experience. Sit right on stage with the cast and become part of the action with an intimate, up-close view of the story as it unfolds. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic.
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On Sale Days/Times:
Academy Member Presale begins Monday, March 17, 2025. Remaining tickets will be released to the public on Friday, March 21, 2025. All sales begin at 10 AM EST.
Academy Members Level 5+ Pre-Sale: Monday, March 17, 2025
Academy Members Level 4+ Pre-Sale: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Academy Members Level 3+ Pre-Sale: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Academy Members Level 1+ Pre-Sale: Thursday, March 20, 2025
General Public On-Sale: Friday, March 21, 2025
Tickets:
VIP Seating :$20*
General Seating: $15*
*Plus taxes and fees
For more information or to purchase tickets to this performance, contact our Bank of the James Ticketing Office at (434) 846-8499.
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Accessibility
Age Requirement
All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket for this event unless otherwise stated. All ages are welcome.
Camera Policy
Videography and audio recording during the performances are prohibited. Photography of the set on stage is allowed pre-show, post-show, and during intermission. But we do ask that you show our designers and visiting performers some love by crediting them (and by tagging us) in your social media posts.
Content Advisory
The Academy Center of the Arts offers a diverse selection of entertainment. Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every guest or for all ages. Ticket buyers should take responsibility for making informed decisions regarding their purchases. We recommend visiting the official show website of each show you are coming to see at the Academy. If you ever have questions about the content or appropriateness of a show, please contact us at boxoffice@academycenter.org.
Doors Open
Unless otherwise noted, our lobby doors open 60 minutes prior to show time and house doors open 30 minutes prior to show time for seating.
Parking & Directions
Parking is available on-site and throughout downtown Lynchburg. Our parking map (linked below) shows all of the free public and paid parking available. In addition, street parking is also available on most streets.
Ticketing Policies
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Volunteer
Want to volunteer and see this show for free? Contact Mele Thompson, mthompson@academycenter.org, for more information.