Steel Magnolias, presented by La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy Rigby Entertainment opened Oct. 3. Featuring the “women of steel” Cathy Rigby and Michael Learned, the classic story of southern belles in a beauty shop continues through October 18th.

Click below to view images from the opening night celebrations:

1. Director Jeff Maynard, Actor Evan Arnold, Actor Kevin Weisman and Brian Kite

2. Cast Member Christa Jackson and House Manager Devis Andrade

3. Cast Members Emma Fassler, Cathy Rigby, Michael Learned, Director Brian Kite, Rosina Reynolds, Christa Jackson, and Amy Sloan

4. Cast Member Michael Learned and husband John Doherty

5. Cast Member Emma Fassler, Director Brian Kite, Cathy Rigby

All opening night images by Jane Lynch

Feature image of Cathy Rigby, Michael Learned, Rosina Reynolds, Emma Fasler, Christa Jackson and (sitting) Amy Sloan by Michael Lamont