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[New York, 2015]
Book
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Adaptation
 
[Regional (US), 1980]
Adaptation

Writing

Writer
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Source Material
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Lyricist
Lyricist

Alfred Uhry Movies

Mystic Pizza
[ 1988 ] writer
Driving Miss Daisy
[ 1989 ] writer
Rich in Love
[ 1992 ] writer

Alfred Uhry Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Book of a Musica

Alfred Uhry, LoveMusik


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Best Musical

Alfred Uhry, Parade


winner
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Book of a Musical

Alfred Uhry, Parade

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding New Play

Alfred Uhry, The Last Night of Ballyhoo

The Pulitzer Prize - 1997 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Alfred Uhry, Ballyhoo

The Pulitzer Prize - 1997 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Alfred Uhry, The Last Night of Ballyhoo


winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Play

Alfred Uhry, The Last Night of Ballyhoo


winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 1988 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Alfred Uhry, Driving Miss Daisy

Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Lyrics

Alfred Uhry, The Robber Bridegroom

Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Alfred Uhry, The Robber Bridegroom

Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Book of a Musical

Alfred Uhry, The Robber Bridegroom

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PARADE, FUNNY GIRL And More Available for PNC Broadway In Kansas City Season Membership Packages


PNC Broadway in Kansas City has announced that new Season Ticket Packages for the 24–25 Broadway season are available now.

SHUCKED, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for Playhouse Square 2024-25 KeyBank Broadway Series


Discover the upcoming 24-25 KeyBank Broadway Series at Playhouse Square.

DRIVING MISS DAISY Comes to The George Theater Next Week


Driving Miss Daisy is a classic story that has resonated with many audiences over time. This heartfelt story takes us on a journey through meaningful friendship and the power of human connection, despite our differences.

Boca Stage Reveals Lineup For 2024-2025 Season


Boca Stage has announced their production schedule for 2024-2025. The award-winning company will revert back to a four-show season, producing a diverse selection of plays ranging from topical and edgy to timeless classics and full out farce.

Ben Platt Will Play 3-Week Concert Residency at Broadway's Palace Theatre


Ben Platt will play a three-week concert residency at Broadway's recently refurbished Palace Theatre this May, in celebration of the release of his upcoming third album Honeymind. The historic Broadway theatre has now been raised to create space for retail shops underneath. Past residencies at the Palace include Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bette Mider, and more.

Studio Tenn's DRIVING MISS DAISY Beautifully Captures The Spirit of Alfred Uhry's Play


Alfred Uhry is a Southern writer who knows our region better than most and he uses the power of his words and the artistry of his pen to create moments and scenes in plays and musicals that are as authentic as the little rivulets of condensation that snake their way down the outside of a glass of iced tea on a too-hot afternoon in March, for goodness’ sake.

Review: A Powerful PARADE Sparks the Conversation at Manatee Players


From the moment the lights dim to the opening chords of the Prologue, the audience knew they were in for a treat. A haunting and stirring rendition of The Old Red Hills of Home, led by young actor Elijah Zurek as the Young Soldier, will have you in a chokehold from the very start.

WAITRESS, MARY POPPINS, and More Set For 5th Avenue Theatre 2024-25 Season


The 5th Avenue Theatre has announced its 2024/25 season. The six-show lineup includes five productions brand new to The 5th Avenue Theatre stage. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

FUNNY GIRL, THE WIZ, and More Set For Broadway in Kansas City 2024-25 Season


Broadway in Kansas City has announced its upcoming season for 2024-25. The season will kick off in December with Funny Girl, and continue for a total of 7 shows. Learn more about the full season here!

Interview: Aaron Ellis on Portraying Leo Frank in PARADE at Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center


Leo Frank led a comfortable life as a Jewish American in New York City who transferred to Marietta, Georgia to manage his wife’s uncle’s pencil factory. In 1912, he was accused of raping and murdering one of the young factory girls during the town’s July 4th parade, and was brought to trial where he was unjustly convicted. I decided to speak with actor Aaron Ellis on what it means to him to be taking on the role of Leo Frank, especially since the resurgence of racism and antisemitism are running rampant in the world today.

PETER PAN & More Lead Florida's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows


Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include Peter Pan​​​​​​​ and more.

THE WIZ, COMPANY, and More Set For The Smith Center for the Performing Arts' 2024-25 Broadway Season


The Smith Center for the Performing Arts has announced its latest lineup of Broadway productions for 2024/2025 The new season features 10 stage productions direct from Broadway that have collectively been showered with 33 Tony Awards®, 18 Drama Desk Awards and five Laurence Olivier Awards. Learn which shows are included.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, SOME LIKE IT HOT & More Set for Broadway In Detroit 2024-25 Subscription Season


Broadway in Detroit has revealed its 2024-25 Subscription Season with seven shows coming to the Fisher Theatre and Detroit Opera House. 

WICKED, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE & More Set for BroadwaySF 2024/25 Season


BroadwaySF has unveiled the seven Broadway musicals that will make up the 2024/2025 season. See which shows are part of the lineup, and lear how to purchase tickets!

Slow Burn Theatre Company to Present PARADE, ANASTASIA, and More in 2024-25 Season


Slow Burn Theatre Company has announced its 2024/2025 in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, featuring five musicals with enduring stories that have captivated audiences in movie theaters and on stage: The Witches of Eastwick; Anastasia The Musical; Parade; Something Rotten!; and The Bodyguard The Musical. Learn more here!

SHUCKED, PETER PAN & More Set for Broadway at the Hobby Center 2024-2025 Season


The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has revealed the 2024-2025 Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

Hennepin Theatre Trust Announces PURPLE RAIN World Premiere, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More For 2024-2025 Broadway Season


Hennepin Theatre Trust announces the 2024-2025 Bank of America Broadway on Hennepin season. Find out the exciting lineup of shows coming to Minneapolis. The lineup includes seven Minnesota premieres and four returning favorites, highlighted by recently announced pre-Broadway world premiere of Purple Rain at the historic State Theatre in 2025.

Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Will Have Pre-Broadway Run in Boston This Summer


New Stephen Schwartz musical, The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will have its pre-Broadway run in Boston this summer! Learn more about this new musical and find out when you can catch it here!

Cast Set For PARADE at Sydney's Seymour Centre


Soundworks Productions has announced the full cast and creative team of Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry’s Tony Award-Winning musical Parade, opening at Sydney’s Seymour Centre from 9 May, following a sell-out season in Melbourne. Find out who is leading the cast here!

Lesli Margherita to Join Tony Danza & More in RADIO GALAXY Industry Readings


Radio Galaxy, a new play by Michele Aldin Kushner, will be performed at invitation-only readings on Friday, February 2 at 11:00am and 2:00pm at the New York Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.

Alfred Uhry FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Alfred Uhry written?

Alfred Uhry has written 11 shows including Parade (Source Material), Here's Where I Belong (Lyricist), The Robber Bridegroom (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Chapeau (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Swing (Lyricist), Driving Miss Daisy (Playwright), The Last Night of Ballyhoo (Playwright), The Light in the Piazza (Bookwriter), LoveMusik (Bookwriter), In Your Arms (Story), My Paris (Book).

What awards has Alfred Uhry been nominated for?

Alfred Uhry has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "LoveMusik," Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Parade," Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Parade," Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Last Night of Ballyhoo," The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Ballyhoo" and "The Last Night of Ballyhoo," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "The Last Night of Ballyhoo," The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Driving Miss Daisy," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Robber Bridegroom," Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Robber Bridegroom," and Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Robber Bridegroom."

What awards has Alfred Uhry won?

Alfred Uhry has won several prestigious awards for his work in Broadway productions. These include Best Musical from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Parade, Best Book of a Musical from the Tony Awards for Parade, Best Play from the Tony Awards for The Last Night of Ballyhoo, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Driving Miss Daisy.

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