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DRIVING MISS DAISY at Walnut Street Theatre

Dates: 1/7/2025 - 2/2/2025

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Walnut Street Theatre presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Driving Miss Daisy, which begins previews on January 7, 2025, and officially opens on January 15. This classic story explores the transformative power of friendship between an elderly Jewish widow, Miss Daisy, portrayed by Wendy Scharfman, and her African American chauffeur, Hoke, played by Johnnie Hobbs Jr. As they navigate issues of aging, race, and class in mid-20th century America, their relationship evolves from one of employer and employee to a profound friendship. Directed by Bernard Havard, the production also features Scott Greer as Boolie, Daisy’s pragmatic son.

Cast and Creative team for DRIVING MISS DAISY at Walnut Street Theatre

Cast

WENDY SCHARFMAN

Miss Daisy


JOHNNIE HOBBS JR.

Hoke


SCOTT GREER

Boolie


Creative Team

Kelsey Sherlock

Communications Manager


Bernard Havard

Producing Artistic Director


Roman Tatarowicz

Scenic Designer


Ryan O'Gara

Lighting Designer


Christopher Colucci

Sound Designer


Amari Callaway

Wig Designer




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