Driving Miss Daisy 1987 - Articles Page 10

Opened: April 15, 1987
Closing: June 03, 1990

Driving Miss Daisy - 1987 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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Driving Miss Daisy, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Alfred Uhry, charts a heartwarming yet poignant journey of an unlikely friendship blossoming over two and a half decades. Set in Atlanta, Georgia, the play unfolds between 1948 and 1973.



The play opens with Daisy, a stubborn and proud woman, refusing to relinquish her driving privileges after a minor accident. Her son, Boolie, concerned about her safety, insists on hiring a chauffeur – Hoke Colburn. Initially resistant to the change, Daisy clashes with the easygoing Hoke. However, as Hoke patiently navigates Daisy's world, a remarkable friendship begins to develop.



Over the years, the play explores the evolving dynamic between Daisy and Hoke. We witness Daisy's gradual acceptance of her dependence on Hoke, not just for driving but also for companionship. Hoke, in turn, becomes a confidante and a pillar of support for Daisy, navigating her through personal challenges and the changing social landscape of the Civil Rights era.



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Driving Miss Daisy - 1987 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 10

RIALTO CHATTER: DRIVING MISS DAISY to Extend on Broadway Thru Spring?
by Rialto Chatter - Nov 11, 2010


BroadwayWorld.com checked with the Driving Miss Daisy team to find out how Vanessa Redgrave who has been out of the show is feeling and have been told that 'Vanessa has the flu and hopes to return to Driving Miss Daisy tomorrow.'

Redgrave Sick with Flu; Hopes to Return to DAISY Thursday
by Robert Diamond - Nov 10, 2010


BroadwayWorld.com checked with the Driving Miss Daisy team to find out how Vanessa Redgrave who has been out of the show is feeling and have been told that 'Vanessa has the flu and hopes to return to Driving Miss Daisy tomorrow.'

Arena Stage Opens every tongue confess, 11/9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2010


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presents the world premiere of Marcus Gardley's every tongue confess, which opens the new Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle, the third theater space in the Mead Center.

Butler, Cerveris, Garber, Hawke & More Sing for Jack O'Brien 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2010


Sonnet Repertory Theatre announced their Ninth Annual BENEFIT & CABARET HONORING JACK O'BRIEN to be held Monday, November 8th at Joe's Pub, to be hosted by Jerry Mitchell with Musical Direction by Dan Lipton and featuring performances by John Behlmann, Kerry Butler, Michael Cerveris, Victor Garber, Ethan Hawke, Carly Jibson, Andrew Lippa, Duncan Sheik, Joe Allen Players.

Butler, Cerveris, Garber, Hawke & More Sing for Jack O'Brien 11/8
by Robert Diamond - Oct 27, 2010


Sonnet Repertory Theatre announced their Ninth Annual BENEFIT & CABARET HONORING JACK O'BRIEN to be held Monday, November 8th at Joe's Pub, to be hosted by Jerry Mitchell with Musical Direction by Dan Lipton and featuring performances by John Behlmann, Kerry Butler, Michael Cerveris, Victor Garber, Ethan Hawke, Carly Jibson, Andrew Lippa, Duncan Sheik, Joe Allen Players.

TV: Broadway Beat Opening Night of DRIVING MISS DAISY
by Craig Brockman - Oct 27, 2010


Directed by David Esbjornson (The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?), Driving Miss Daisy began performances on October 7, 2010, at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street), and officially opened Monday, October 25, 2010. The 16-week limited engagement runs through Saturday, January 29, 2011. Catch this opening night Sneak Peek from Broadway Beat and BroadwayWorld which features interviews with cast and creative along with highlights from the show!

Photo Coverage: DRIVING MISS DAISY Opening Night Party
by Walter McBride - Oct 26, 2010


Directed by David Esbjornson (The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?), Driving Miss Daisy began performances on October 7, 2010, at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street), and officially opened Monday, October 25, 2010. The 16-week limited engagement runs through Saturday, January 29, 2011.

Photo Coverage: DAISY Red Carpet!
by Jennifer Forchelli - Oct 26, 2010


Directed by David Esbjornson (The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?), Driving Miss Daisy began performances on October 7, 2010, at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street), and officially opened Monday, October 25, 2010. The 16-week limited engagement runs through Saturday, January 29, 2011.

Photo Coverage: DRIVING MISS DAISY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Oct 26, 2010


Directed by David Esbjornson (The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?), Driving Miss Daisy began performances on October 7, 2010, at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street), and officially opened Monday, October 25, 2010. The 16-week limited engagement runs through Saturday, January 29, 2011.

Review Roundup: DRIVING MISS DAISY
by Robert Diamond - Oct 26, 2010


It's an opportunity to see acting legends James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave together on stage when they star in one of the most beloved and celebrated American stories of the late twentieth century, Driving Miss Daisy, which will have its Broadway premiere this fall. Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play (later adapted into an Oscar-winning film) is a timeless, searing, funny, and ultimately hopeful meditation on race relations in America, told through the complex relationship between Daisy Werthan (Redgrave) and her driver Hoke Colburn (Jones), two of popular culture's most enduring characters.

Photo Flash: DRIVING MISS DAISY Opens Tonight on Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - Oct 25, 2010


Directed by David Esbjornson (The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?), Driving Miss Daisy began performances on October 7, 2010, at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street), with an official opening set for Monday, October 25, 2010. The 16-week limited engagement runs through Saturday, January 29, 2011.

Photo Flash: DRIVING MISS DAISY
by Robert Diamond - Oct 21, 2010


Directed by David Esbjornson (The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?), Driving Miss Daisy began performances on October 7, 2010, at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street), with an official opening set for Monday, October 25, 2010. The 16-week limited engagement runs through Saturday, January 29, 2011.

Jason Dirden, Crystal Fox Complete Cast For Arena Stage's every tongue confess
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2010


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announced the full cast for the world premiere of Marcus Gardley's every tongue confess, which opens the new Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle, the third theater space in the Mead Center.

Phylicia Rashad Leads Arena's every tongue confess, Runs 11/9-1/2/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 18, 2010


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater presents the world premiere of Marcus Gardley's every tongue confess, which opens the new Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle, the third theater space in the Mead Center.

DRIVING MISS DAISY Offers Specially Priced Student Sections
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 18, 2010


Producers Jed Bernstein and Adam Zotovich announced today that a portion of the rear-mezzanine will be reserved for students at the Broadway premiere of Driving Miss Daisy, making Alfred Uhry's beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning play accessible to an entirely new generation.

DRIVING MISS DAISY Closes at the Ivoryton Playhouse, 10/17
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2010


On September 29th, The Ivoryton Playhouse opens the sixth production of the 2010 season - Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning drama Driving Miss Daisy. From its landmark Off-Broadway production in 1987 to the remarkable success of the Oscar-winning film version (4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture), Driving Miss Daisy has become one of the most beloved American stories of the late twentieth century.

Morgan Freeman to Receive 39th AFI Life Achievement Award
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 11, 2010


Morgan Freeman has been selected by the American Film Institute's (AFI) Board of Trustees to receive the 39th AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor for a career in film, it was announced today by Sir Howard Stringer, Chair of the AFI Board of Trustees.

Photo Coverage: 'DRIVING MISS DAISY' Meets the Press!
by Walter McBride - Sep 30, 2010


Yesterday, September 29, the cast and creative team of Broadway's Driving Miss Daisy met the press! Tickets are now available at the John Golden Theater (252 West 45th Street) and can also be purchased at Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the event and brings you photo coverage below.

DRIVING MISS DAISY Plays the Ivoryton Playhouse, 9/29-10/17
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2010


On September 29th, The Ivoryton Playhouse opens the sixth production of the 2010 season - Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning drama Driving Miss Daisy. From its landmark Off-Broadway production in 1987 to the remarkable success of the Oscar-winning film version (4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture), Driving Miss Daisy has become one of the most beloved American stories of the late twentieth century.

Ivoryton Playhouse Presents DRIVING MISS DAISY 9/29
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2010


On September 29th, The Ivoryton Playhouse opens the sixth production of the 2010 season - Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning drama Driving Miss Daisy. From its landmark Off-Broadway production in 1987 to the remarkable success of the Oscar-winning film version (4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture), Driving Miss Daisy has become one of the most beloved American stories of the late twentieth century.

Jones To Discuss DRIVING MISS DAISY At Times Talk 9/20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 20, 2010


Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones has joined the fall line-up for The New York Times's TimesTalks event series.

DRIVING MISS DAISY Plays the Ivoryton Playhouse, 9/29-10/17
by Lauren Wolman - Sep 18, 2010


On September 29th, The Ivoryton Playhouse opens the sixth production of the 2010 season - Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning drama Driving Miss Daisy. From its landmark Off-Broadway production in 1987 to the remarkable success of the Oscar-winning film version (4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture), Driving Miss Daisy has become one of the most beloved American stories of the late twentieth century.

Ivoryton Playhouse Presents DRIVING MISS DAISY 9/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 10, 2010


On September 29th, The Ivoryton Playhouse opens the sixth production of the 2010 season - Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize winning drama Driving Miss Daisy. From its landmark Off-Broadway production in 1987 to the remarkable success of the Oscar-winning film version (4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture), Driving Miss Daisy has become one of the most beloved American stories of the late twentieth century.

DRIVING MISS DAISY Box Office Opens Today 9/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 9, 2010


The box office for the Broadway premiere of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, opens today, Thursday, September 9, 2010. Tickets are now available at the John Golden Theater (252 West 45th Street) and can also be purchased at Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200.

UP ON THE MARQUEE: DRIVING MISS DAISY
by Walter McBride - Aug 24, 2010


Tony Award-winners James Earl Jones, Vanessa Redgrave and Boyd Gaines star in this classic American play, which begins previews October 7, 2010 at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street), with an official opening night set for Monday, October 25. Directed byDavid Esbjornson (The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?), this 16-week limited engagement will run through Saturday, January 29, 2011.

Driving Miss Daisy FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Driving Miss Daisy have there been?
Driving Miss Daisy has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1987, Broadway which opened in 2010 and West End which opened in 2011.
What awards has Driving Miss Daisy been nominated for?
Driving Miss Daisy has been nominated for several awards. Ron Lagomarsino was nominated for Best Director at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. The show itself was also nominated for Best Off Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. In addition, Morgan Freeman was nominated for Performance at the Obie Awards, and Dana Ivey was also nominated for Performance at the Obie Awards. These nominations highlight the exceptional talent and quality of the production.
What awards has Driving Miss Daisy won?
Driving Miss Daisy has won several awards, including the Best Director award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Ron Lagomarsino. It also won the Best Off Broadway Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards. In addition, the performances in the play were recognized with awards from the Obie Awards. Morgan Freeman received a Performance award, and Dana Ivey also received a Performance award.

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