How I Learned to Drive 1997 - Articles Page 1.8

Ages: 12+
Opened: May 6, 1997
Closing: April 19, 1998

How I Learned to Drive - 1997 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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A wildly funny, surprising and devastating tale of survival as seen through the lens of a troubling relationship between a young girl and an older man. HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE is the story of a woman who learns the rules of the road and life from behind the wheel.

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HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2022


Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive is in its final two weeks of performances. The production will end its extended run on Sunday, June 12 at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).

KNOW Theatre to Stage Production of HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE
by Marissa Tomeo - May 29, 2022


KNOW Theatre in Binghamton, N.Y., will conclude its 2021-22 season with a production of Paula Vogel's 'How I Learned to Drive' from June 10-26. The wildly funny, surprising and devastating tale of survival follows the troubling relationship between a teen called Li'l Bit (Anna Simek) and her Uncle Peck (Joe Hoffmann). As Li'l Bit learns the rules of the road, she also finds out about life's complications and heartbreaks. Costarring as the 'Greek chorus' portraying all other characters are Vito Longo, Kirsten Whistle and Lori Gordon Wilmont. Directing the production is Samantha Rose.

HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Announces Two Week Extension
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022


Manhattan Theatre Club’s Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive will extend for two additional weeks of performances. The production will now play through Sunday, June 12 at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The show is produced with Daryl Roth and Cody Lassen in association with the Vineyard Theatre.

Billy Crudup & Deirdre O'Connell to Host Vineyard Theatre 2022 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2022


Vineyard Theatre has announced that Billy Crudup (“The Morning Show,” The Vineyard’s Harry Clarke) and Deirdre O'Connell (recent Tony Nominee for Dana H.) will co-host Vineyard Theatre’s annual gala on Monday, May 16, 2022.

Chicago Premiere of RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN & More Announced for Raven Theatre's 40th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2022


Raven Theatre has announced its 40th Anniversary Season, kicking off this fall with a fresh take on Noël Coward’s iconic 1930 comedy Private Lives, directed by Ian Frank.

Review Roundup: HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2022


Read all the critic's reviews for Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive.

MTC Announces Beyond The Stage Talkback Series For HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2022


Manhattan Theatre Club's Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive opens tonight, Tuesday, April 19, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. A series of talks have been announced for How I Learned to Drive as a part of the company's Beyond the Stage program.

Mandy Gonzalez, Judy Kuhn & Anika Noni Rose to Take Part in Vineyard Theatre 2022 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2022


Vineyard Theatre Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern and Managing Director Suzanne Appel have announced their annual gala which will honor Council Member Carlina Rivera and celebrate the music of Laura Nyro.

BWW Interview: Alyssa May Gold Talks Starring in HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2022


Alyssa May Gold is taking the Broadway stage by storm as the Teenage Greek Chorus in the Broadway premiere of How I Learned to Drive. Currently in previews, How I Learned to Drive is set to officially open on Tuesday, April 19.

Tickets for HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Now On Sale for American Express Card Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2021


Tickets are now on sale for Manhattan Theatre Club’s long-awaited Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street).  

BWW Interview: Four Female Directors Share Their Personal Histories Within THE ZIP CODE PLAYS: SEASON TWO by Antaeus Theatre Company
by Shari Barrett - May 11, 2021


Antaeus Theatre Company highlights the culture and history of six additional Los Angeles neighborhoods with Season Two of its popular 'The Zip Code Plays: Los Angeles' podcast series, set to launch May 20. Here are my interviews with the four female directors who discuss their own personal histories within the Zip Code Plays they direct. (Gigi Bermingham, Jennifer Chang, Saundra McClain, and Bernadette Speakes)

BWW Feature: Learn More About Some of Our Favorite Cabaret Couples
by Stephen Mosher - Feb 13, 2021


The history of show business is loaded with couples who work as well offstage as they do on. These twosomes have brought their offstage magic to the stages of the cabaret and concert world.

At Home Artists Project Presents A SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2021


At Home Artist Project Presents: A Short Play Festival, featuring three short length plays. At Home Artists Project is a virtual space for new work.

Breaking: MTC Plans to Bring LACKAWANNA BLUES and HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE to Broadway in 2021-22 Season; Plus Premiere Simon Stephens' MORNING SUN
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 16, 2020


Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) just announced plans for four Manhattan Theatre Club productions in the 2021-2022 season.

BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest Musical Theatre Characters (1940-2020)
by Peter Nason - Apr 30, 2020


BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best musical theatre characters from 1940-2020; see if your favorites are on our list of the best characters from Broadway musicals.

The 101 Greatest Showtunes from 1920-2020
by Peter Nason - Mar 19, 2020


How do we make a list of the 101 greatest show tunes from the past 100 years? Well, we did the near-impossible task.  Check out our full list here! 

BWW Interview: Sherry Glaser of OH MY GODDESS! at The Marsh Berkeley Brings the Feminine to Light as the Great Jewish Mother of Us All
by Jim Munson - Mar 6, 2020


Sherry Glaser is bringing her one-woman a?oeOh My Goddess!  A Comedy of Biblical Proportionsa?? to The Marsh Berkeley for a 6-week run. To say she has had an unorthodox career would be an understatement. After spending her formative years in the early 80's San Diego improv scene alongside other young upstarts like Whoopi Goldberg and Kathy Najimy, she shot to prominence with a?oeFamily Secretsa?? which remains the longest-running female solo show in Off-Broadway history. Shortly thereafter, tragedy struck with the disappearance of her husband and creative partner. Stunned by that turn of events, Glaser focused on raising her two daughters while also developing new works and playing smaller venues close to her northern California home. She is now back, feisty and funny and political as ever.

Johanna Day, Alyssa May Gold and Chris Myers Join HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE; Full Company Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2020


Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer); Daryl Roth and Cody Lassen; in association with Vineyard Theatre have announced the full company for the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive - written by Paula Vogel, directed by Mark Brokaw. Tony Award® nominee Johanna Day, Alyssa May Gold, and Chris Myers join previously announced stars Mary-Louise Parker and David Morse.

Theater for the New City Will Present Donald E. Lacy Jr. in COLORSTRUCK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2020


From February 27 to March 15, Theater for the New City (TNC) will present comedian/actor/broadcaster Donald E. Lacy Jr. updating his one man show, 'ColorStruck,' a bittersweet examination of how cultural assumptions drive American society. Since national politics provide a never-ending supply of new material, the piece is continually reshaped. The velocity of change since TNC presented the show's New York debut last year (Feb-March, 2019) has inspired Lacy to initiate a new version that reflects pressing current events.

The Stars Align... 20 Broadway People to Watch in 2020
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 2, 2020


2019 is almost over and we can't help but look ahead to the 2020 Broadway season, which is bound to be filled with countless star-making (and star-preserving) performances. Who should you keep your eye on as the spring season begins and awards season approaches?

Pre-Sale Begins Today For HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE; On Sale Dates Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2019


Ticketing information has been announced for the upcoming Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive a?" written by Paula Vogel, directed by Mark Brokaw, and starring Mary-Louise Parker and David Morse.

Breaking: Mary-Louise Parker and David Morse Will Lead HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE on Broadway in 2020
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 13, 2019


Manhattan Theatre Club, Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) and Daryl Roth, Cody Lassen, The Dodgers in association with the Vineyard Theatre have just announced the Broadway premiere of the Pulitzer Prize winning How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel, with original stars Mary-Louise Parker and David Morse, directed by Mark Brokaw.

Who Will Win at the 2019 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2019


The 72nd Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 10th at 8/9c hosted by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize...

Photo Flash: First Look at Raven Theatre's HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE
by Julie Musbach - Feb 11, 2019


Raven Theatre continues its 2018-19 season with Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle.

Raven Theatre's HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE Begins February 7
by Julie Musbach - Jan 7, 2019


Raven Theatre continues its 2018-19 season with Paula Vogel's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece HOW I LEARNED TO DRIVE, directed by Artistic Director Cody Estle. This artful, surprising and often-funny memory play that explores how we are shaped by the people who hurt us will play February 7 - March 24, 2019 on Raven's 99-seat East Stage, 6157 N. Clark St. (at Granville) in Chicago.

Other Productions of How I Learned to Drive

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2012   Off-Broadway Second Stage Theatre Production
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2022   Broadway Manhattan Theatre Club Broadway Premiere
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How I Learned to Drive - 1997 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1998 The Pulitzer Prize The Pulitzer Prize for Drama Paula Vogel
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play David Morse
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Play Mark Brokaw
1997 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding New Play Paula Vogel
1997 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Play Paula Vogel
1997 Obie Awards Direction Mark Brokaw
1997 Obie Awards Performance Mary-Louise Parker
1997 Obie Awards Performance David Morse
1997 Obie Awards Playwriting Paula Vogel
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actor - Play David Morse
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Play Mary-Louise Parker
1997 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Off Broadway Play 0
1997 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actor David Morse
1997 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actress Mary-Louise Parker
1997 The Lortels Outstanding Play Roy Gabay
1997 The Lortels Outstanding Play Daryl Roth

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