New Stage Theater Presents DRIVING MISS DAISY, Beg. 9/13

New Stage Theatre presents Driving Miss Daisy, September 13-17 & September 21-24 at 7:30 pm; September 18 & 25 at 2:00 pm, New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St).

A timeless American play, which inspired the beloved Academy Award-winning film, Driving Miss Daisy tells the affecting story of the decades-long relationship between a stubborn Southern matriarch and her compassionate chauffeur. Their iconic tale of pride, changing times and the transformative power of friendship has warmed the hearts of millions. $25; $22 seniors/students; call 601.948.3533 ext. 222

For further information, visit: http://www.newstagetheatre.com

The mission of New Stage Theatre is to provide professional theatre of the highest quality for the people of Mississippi and the southeast.

New Stage is committed to producing important contemporary works and classics, selected for their artistic merit and their power to illuminate the human condition. Challenging new works in development are included through the Eudora Welty New Play Series named for the distinguished writer who helped found New Stage.

The theatre is dedicated to cultivating and educating a culturally diverse audience by gathering the finest available resources including playwrights, actors directors, designers, technicians, administrators, trainees, and board members. Integral to the theatre's total effort, its education department maximizes its potential by offering artistic and technical internships, by mounting intern touring programs supported by teachers' materials for schools statewide, and by developing curricula for and teaching youth and adult classes.