Steel Magnolias come to the Broadway Theater

VISTA – Kathy Brombacher, former co-founder and Artistic Director of the Moonlight Amphitheatre, has been keeping very busy directing around San Diego County since she stepped down two years ago. She now she brings her talents to Vista’s Broadway Theater directing John Harding’s Steel Magnolias.

Steel Magnolias tells the story of six southern women who meet and get their hair done at Truvy’s Beauty Salon over the course of two years. Through life’s ups and downs these women laugh, fight and cry. But when push comes to shove; they are there for each other.

“We are so thrilled to have Kathy at the helm of ‘Magnolias,’” said Broadway Theater co-owner, Randall Hickman. “She is not only a Southern California icon, she is also a friend of 26 years.”

Hickman and Broadway Theater co-owner Douglas Davis first appeared on the Moonlight Amphitheatre stage in 1989 in Hello Dolly, directed by Brombacher. “Doug and I have always called Moonlight Stage Productions ‘home’ because of the positive working atmosphere Kathy fostered. Because of her I learned that you get your best work out of actors when they feel appreciated and you allow them to do what they do best…create. And these actresses are creating something special.”

The ‘Ladies of Steel’, (as Brombacher calls them), have come from all parts of San Diego and Los Angeles County; Jennifer Scibatta is M’Lynn, Melissa Beamish is Shelby, Sandra Kopitzke is Truvy, Chelsey Moore is Annelle, Robin LaValley is Ouiser and Patti Goodwin, (one of San Diego’s most beloved actresses), returns to the stage after a six year absence in the role of Clairee.

Steel Magnolias can be seen Jan. 16 through Feb. 8, Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday: at 1 p.m. For tickets, call (760) 806-7905 or go to http://www.broadwayvista.com.