Driving Miss Daisy 1987 - Articles Page 11

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

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

John Houseman Theatre Studio
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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 11

Jones To Discuss DRIVING MISS DAISY At Times Talk 9/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 24, 2010


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

Boyd Gaines Joins DRIVING MISS DAISY on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Aug 2, 2010


Boyd Gaines has joined the cast of the Broadway-bound Driving Miss Daisy, playing the role of the son in the production.

DRIVING MISS DAISY Tickets Go on Sale Tonight at Midnight
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 16, 2010


As producers Jed Bernstein and Adam Zotovich previously announced, tickets for the Broadway Premiere of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, will go on sale to the general public beginning tomorrow (Saturday, July 17) at 12:01 a.m., and can be purchased at Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200.

DRIVING MISS DAISY Tickets Go On Sale Today, 7/7
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2010


Producers Jed Bernstein and Adam Zotovich announced today that tickets for the Broadway Premiere of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, will be available beginning tomorrow (July 7), exclusively to American Express cardholders; tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 16 at midnight and can be purchased at Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200.

Redgrave & Jones Open DRIVING MISS DAISY at John Golden Theatre on Broadway Oct. 7, 2010
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 29, 2010


Producers Jed Bernstein and Adam Zotovich announced today that Tony Award-winners James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave will return to the New York stage this Fall to star opposite one another in the Broadway Premiere of Alfred Uhry‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy. Directed by David Esbjornson (The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?), Driving Miss Daisy will begin performances on October 7, 2010, at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street), with an official opening on Monday, October 25, 2010.

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Concludes 5/16
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Opens April 24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Previews 4/21-23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

O'Neil Center Names 2010 NPC Selections; Uhry et al. Named Playwrights in Residence
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 19, 2010


The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center announced today that seven plays will be developed at the 2010 National Playwrights Conference under the leadership of artistic director Wendy C. Goldberg. The selected playwrights will spend the month of July at the O'Neill's Waterford, Connecticut campus developing and presenting staged readings of their work during the NPC's 46th season. Box office and online ticket sales open Wednesday, June 9; advance ticket sales will be available to O'Neill Members beginning Monday, May 17.

NEXT TO NORMAL Wins Pulitzer Prize for Drama!
by Robert Diamond - Apr 12, 2010


Just in - NEXT TO NORMAL has one the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama! As per the official Pulitzer's web site: For a distinguished play by an American author, preferably original in its source and dealing with American life, Ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

2010 Pulitzer Prizewinners to Be Announced Today at 3pm
by Robert Diamond - Apr 12, 2010


The 2010 Pulitzer Prizewinners and Nominated Finalists in all categories will be announced on April 12, 2010 at 3 p.m. Eastern daylight time. Finalists are not announced in advance. The 2010 Prizes are awarded for work published, produced or premiered in 2009.

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Previews 4/21-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald & More, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2010


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

ASC Honors Morgan Freeman with Board of Governors Award, 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2010


Variety is reporting Morgan Freeman will be awarded the Board of Governors Award from the American Society of Cinematographers. The award will be given at the 2010 ASC Awards for Outstanding Cinematography Award Ceremony on February 27th.

ASC Honors Morgan Freeman with Board of Governors Award, 2/27
by Jeff Dennhardt - Feb 22, 2010


Variety is reporting Morgan Freeman will be awarded the Board of Governors Award from the American Society of Cinematographers. The award will be given at the 2010 ASC Awards for Outstanding Cinematography Award Ceremony on February 27th.

THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Closes 2/7 at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2010


'The Pee-wee Herman Show' will close on February 7 at Club Nokia @ L.A..

The Garden Theatre Presents DRIVING MISS DAISY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2010


The Garden Theatre is pleased to present Driving Miss Daisy, from February 12-28, 2010 at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street, Downtown Winter Garden).

Limited Engagement of THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Begins January 12 at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


Performances start Tuesday, January 12, for 'The Pee-wee Herman Show' at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE for a limited 4-week engagement, through February 7.

Limited Engagement of THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Begins January 12 at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


Performances start Tuesday, January 12, for 'The Pee-wee Herman Show' at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE for a limited 4-week engagement, through February 7.

Palm Springs Film Festival Honors Morgan Freeman with Career Acheivement Award, 1/5
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2010


The 21st Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF) will present Morgan Freeman with the Career Achievement Award for Acting. Presented by Cartier, the Awards Gala will kick off the 2010 awards season on Tuesday, January 5 at the Palm Springs Convention Center and will be hosted by 'Entertainment Tonight's' Mary Hart. The Festival runs January 5-18.

Main Street Theatre's THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Gets Extended Again Through 12/27
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2009


The Last Night of Ballyhoo has been wildly popular with audiences and critics alike, and its run has been further extended through December 27.

Main Street Theater Extends THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Through 12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2009


The Last Night of Ballyhoo has been wildly popular with audiences and critics alike, and its run has been extended through December 20.

Main Street Theatre's THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Gets Extended Again Through 12/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 4, 2009


The Last Night of Ballyhoo has been wildly popular with audiences and critics alike, and its run has been further extended through December 27.

Main Street Theater Extends THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO Through 12/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2009


The Last Night of Ballyhoo has been wildly popular with audiences and critics alike, and its run has been extended through December 20.

NY Philharmonic's Star Studded SONDHEIM: THE BIRTHDAY CONCERT to Feature LuPone, Peters, Cerveris, Patinkin, McDonald, and More, 3/15 & 3/16
by Jeff Dennhardt - Nov 16, 2009


The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

Other Productions of Driving Miss Daisy

1987   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway
2010   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2011   West End London Production
West End

Driving Miss Daisy - 1987 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Actress - Play Dana Ivey
1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Director Ron Lagomarsino
1988 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Off Broadway Play 0
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Play Morgan Freeman
1987 Obie Awards Performance Morgan Freeman
1987 Obie Awards Performance Dana Ivey

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