'Magnolias' blossom in U.K.

LONDON -- A completely new revival of Robert Harling's bittersweet comedy "Steel Magnolias" will tour the U.K. in the production helmed by David Gilmore ("Grease") and produced by David Ian Prods. ("Seminar," presently previewing on Broadway).Opening in Bath April 2, "Steel Magnolias" will hit Cardiff, Bradford, Nottingham, Brighton, You'll be able to, Richmond, Birmingham and Southampton, ending Jun. 16 in Milton Keynes.The expansion, whose cast of legit and TV names includes Isla Blair, Cheryl Campbell and Cherie Lunghi, is believed being hoping to get an fall West Finish berth. Contact David Benedict at benedictdavid@mac.com