Driving Miss Daisy 1987 Off-Broadway — Photo Coverage

Photo Flash: Inside Bucks Cty. Playhouse Play Reading of THE TORCH-BEARERS

by Stephi Wild • Mar 25, 2019

A star-studded cast led by Becky Ann Baker (HBO's 'Girls.'), 5-Time Tony nominee Dana Ivey (off-Broadway's original 'Driving Miss Daisy'), 4-Time Oscar nominee Marsha Mason ('The Goodbye Girl') and Tony winner John Rubinstein ('Children of a Lesser God') starred in a benefit reading of 'The Torch-Bearers' for Bucks County Playhouse. Performances were held in New York at the Westside Theatre on Monday, March 11. and then two days later at Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope on Wednesday, March 13. The reading was the first of three benefit readings that mark the Playhouse's 80th anniversary.

Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Royal Bath's DRIVING MISS DAISY

by Julie Musbach • Sep 11, 2017

Theatre Royal Bath Productions today releases production images for Alfred Uhry's Driving Miss Daisy, directed by Richard Beecham. The play stars Dame Sian Phillips and Derek Griffiths with Teddy Kempner.  Following previews at Theatre Royal Bath from 6 to 9 September, Driving Miss Daisy is now on UK tour with press night on Tuesday 12 September at Richmond Theatre.

Photo Flash: First Look at DRIVING MISS DAISY at the Players Theatre

by Tyler Peterson • Jun 8, 2016

Driving Miss Daisy, the 1988 Pulitzer Prize winning play by Alfred Uhry will be staged this summer at the Players Theatre in Greenwich Village.  The production is part of Be Bold! Productions American Classic series which produced "The Glass Menagerie" in 2015 and stars Catherine Henry as Daisy, Ken Straus as her son, Boolie and Jonathan Rion Bethea as Hoke.  

Photo Coverage: American Theatre Wing Honors Stage and Screen Legend James Earl Jones

by Walter McBride • Sep 29, 2015

Just last night, the American Theatre Wing hosted its annual Gala at The Plaza Hotel (Fifth Avenue at Central Park South), honoring legendary actor James Earl Jones. Mr. Jones is a two-time Tony Award winner, two-time Obie Award winner and alumnus of the American Theatre Wing Professional School. CeCe Black, Anki Leeds, and Marva Smalls will serve as Gala Chairs.

Photo Flash: First Look at Gloucester Stage's DRIVING MISS DAISY

by BWW News Desk • Sep 3, 2013

Gloucester Stage wraps up the 2013 season with Alfred Uhry's Driving Miss Daisy from September 5 through September 22 at Gloucester Stage Company, 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, MA. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the stars in action below!

Learned, Nichols Star in Alhambra Theatre's DRIVING MISS DAISY, 2/2

by BWW News Desk • Jan 8, 2013

Winning a Pulitzer Prize in 1988 and the Oscar for Best Picture in 1989, "Driving Miss Daisy" is opening at the Alhambra Theatre on February 5. Appropriate for a play of such esteem, the Alhambra has brought in not one, as has been its custom of late, but two stars to carry the show: four-time Emmy Award Winner, Michael Learned will star as Daisy Werthan and Lance Nichols, star of the HBO series TREME, as her chauffeur, Hoke Coleburn. This will be the fourth time Learned and Nichols will star together in "Driving Miss Daisy." Rounding out the three-person cast is Michael Edward Hodge, a New York actor who plays Daisy's son, Boolie Werthan.

Photo Flash: First Look at Gwen Taylor and Don Warrington in DRIVING MISS DAISY UK Tour

by BWW News Desk • Oct 15, 2012

Following critically acclaimed sell-out runs on Broadway and in the West End, Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer prize winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, starring Gwen Taylor as Daisy Werthan, Don Warrington as Hoke Coleburn and Ian Porter as Boolie Werthan launched its national tour from 10 October 2012. Get a first look at the cast onstage in the photos below!

Photo Flash: DRIVING MISS DAISY to Embark on National Tour, Kicks Off October 10!

by Patrick Nugent • Sep 28, 2012

Following critically acclaimed sell-out runs on Broadway and in the West End, Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer prize winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, starring Gwen Taylor as Daisy Werthan, Don Warrington as Hoke Coleburn and Ian Porter as Boolie Werthan will go on a national tour from 10 October 2012.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Roundabout's THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD!

by Meet the Cast • Aug 22, 2012

Roundabout Theatre Company announced the full cast this July for the new Broadway production of Rupert Holmes' Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Mystery of Edwin Drood. The show is set to open on November 13, 2012 and will star Stephanie J. Block as Edwin Drood. Meet the whole cast in the video and bios below!

Photo Coverage: DRIVING MISS DAISY Opens At Wyndham's, Sep 26

by Carrie Dunn • Sep 19, 2011

Two-time Tony Award® winner James Earl Jones (Hoke Coleburn), Tony and Oscar® winner Vanessa Redgrave (Daisy Werthan) and four-time Tony Award® winner Boyd Gaines (Boolie Werthan) will star in the critically acclaimed production of Driving Miss Daisy, at the Wyndham's Theatre from 26 September until 17 December, with press night on 5 October.

Photo Flash: Pro Arts Ince Presents DRIVING MISS DAISY

by Gabrielle Sierra • Mar 3, 2011

ProArts, Inc. is proud to present "Driving Miss Daisy" by Alfred Uhry as the first production of our Spring season of family friendly shows.

Photo Flash: Kathryn Stockett, Jonathan Schorsch Visit DRIVING MISS DAISY Talkback

by Nicole Rosky • Feb 24, 2011

Kathryn Stockett (best-selling author of The Help), and Jonathan Schorsch participated in a special post-performance talkback series next month at Driving Miss Daisy. As previously announced, the series, celebrating Black History Month, will feature talkbacks after all Wednesday evening performances throughout the month of February.

Photo Coverage Exclusive: Harold Ford Jr. visits James Earl Jones

by Walter McBride • Feb 17, 2011

Driving Miss Daisy's talkback series continued last night, when former United States congressman and frequent 'Morning Joe' contributor Harold Ford Jr. and NYU professor Jennifer Morgan took the stage at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45 Street) for a post-performance discussion immediately following the evening performance. Driving Miss Daisy producer Jed Bernstein moderated the conversation.

Photo Coverage: A Meeting of the 'Hokes': Morgan Freeman Meets James Earl Jones Backstage at DRIVING MISS DAISY

by Kevin Thomas Garcia • Feb 11, 2011

In honor of the show's 100th Broadway performance last night, February 10, original Driving Miss Daisy star Morgan Freeman took in a production of the current Broadway show starring James Earl Jones. The pair, along with playwright Alfred Uhry, met backstage following the performance and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the photo op!

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.

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.

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.

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.