Unicorn Theatre Presents Regional Premiere of Designing Women: A sharp, stylish revival of the hit TV show takes the stage this September
Unicorn Theatre Presents Regional Premiere of Designing Women: A sharp, stylish revival of the hit TV show takes the stage this September
Kansas City, MO — The iconic voices of Julia, Suzanne, Mary Jo, and Charlene are back and this time, they’re live on stage. Unicorn Theatre proudly presents the regional premiere of Designing Women: Designing Women, a bold and timely new comedy by Emmy-nominated writer and producer Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, running September 3–28, 2025 on the Levin Stage.
Directed by Abe Reybold, this stage adaptation revives the beloved Southern women of the hit CBS sitcom, infusing their trademark wit with a fresh theatrical edge. Set in modern-day Atlanta, the women of Sugarbaker & Associates face new challenges, business, personal, and political, as they try to hold their design firm (and their friendships) together.
While honoring the sharp-tongued spirit of the original, this version of Designing Women has been specially adapted for Unicorn Theatre’s production, with updated references and topical moments woven into the script by Bloodworth-Thomason herself.
“We’re thrilled to bring these beloved characters back to the stage with a contemporary lens,” said Ernie Nolan, Unicorn Artistic Director. “This show speaks directly to this moment in time. It’s smart, funny, and just subversive enough to spark conversation long after the curtain falls.”
This new take stays true to what made the original series stand out: fast-paced banter, big personalities, and an unapologetically feminist voice. It’s a show about loyalty, legacy, and the messy realities of modern life, served with a heavy dose of Southern charm.
Show Details:
Designing Women: Designing Women
By Linda Bloodworth-Thomason
Directed by Abe Reybold
September 3–28, 2025
Unicorn Theatre | Levin Stage
Tickets are available now at https://unicorntheatre.
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About Unicorn Theatre
OUR MISSION: Unicorn Theatre develops and produces new, boundary-breaking theatrical work that sparks dialogue, champions inclusivity, and cultivates community.
OUR VISION: Striving to be a welcome space for all, Unicorn Theatre aims to be the preeminent home for new theatrical work in the United States.