is back, and this time, it’s promising to be even more captivating with a perfect blend of seasoned talent and fresh faces.

The restaging of “Steel Magnolias” is set on September 23 to 24 and October 7 to 8, 2023 at the Siddhartha Theater, Guang Ming Institute of Performing Arts, V. Rama Avenue, Cebu City.

Directed by Vincent Paul Diez Gaton, the cast is poised to deliver an unforgettable experience. Reprising their iconic characters are Charlene Virlouvet as Truvy Jones, Liana San Diego as Annelle Dupuy, Clariza Mae Sevilla as Shelby Eatenton-Latcherie, Yvette Yntig as M’Lynn Eatenton, and Marlinda Angbetic Tan as Clairee Belcher.

2TinCans Producing Artistic Director and producer of Steel Magnolias, Sarah Mae Enclona-Henderson, is thrilled to introduce two dynamic additions to the cast. JoAnn Zaldumbilde will alternate as Clairee Belcher, and Che Solon as Ouiser Boudreaux.

“This exciting blend of talents promises to breathe new life into the Chinquapin community, where friendship, humor, and resilience reign supreme. With JoAnn and Che joining the cast, I am excited to see how they will infuse their characters with their own brand of brilliance,” Enclona-Henderson said.

“Steel Magnolias”is a tribute to the bonds of friendship, the strength found in adversity, and the indomitable human spirit. Its story resonates deeply to audiences of all ages, and with this exceptional cast, 2TinCans assures a powerful and moving theatrical experience.

Director Gaton promises the audience new and deeper insights into the characters and their relationships. “The new cast members bring a different flavor to the beloved characters, and I have chosen a new and different approach to some scenes or their subunits,” he added.

2TinCans is a Cebu-based theatre communications company, which offers top-of-the-line transformational and socially relevant experiences that seek to communicate advocacies, brands, and campaigns. It also endeavors to provide a creative sanctuary and platform for artists, audience, and industry development.