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Driving Miss Daisy

Closing: June 03, 1990

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

John Houseman Theatre Studio
450 West 42nd St.(between 9th & 10th) New York, NY

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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by Sidney Paterra - Apr 3, 2026


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by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025


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by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2021


Florida Repertory Theatre’s 2021-2022 Season continues with Alfred Uhry’s modern classic, “Driving Miss Daisy.” The Pulitzer Prize-winning play is a timeless story about the power of friendship and the endurance of human connection.

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BWW Review: DRIVING MISS DAISY at Oyster Mill Playhouse
by Andrea Stephenson - Aug 14, 2021


Driving Miss Daisy reminds us of the work we still need to do, as a society, when it comes to how we treat those who are different from us. In the hands of Oyster Mill’s production team as well as the cast of Morgan, Payne, and Warner, this play becomes an intimate and highly meaningful experience.

Driving Miss Daisy History

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 are highlighted with a background.
Driving Miss Daisy — awards and nominations
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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