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STAGE CREDITS

The Country Girl The Country Girl
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2008
Frank Elgin
The Gospel at Colonus
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1988
Messenger
The Mighty Gents
[Broadway]
1978
Zeke
Purlie
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Purlie (Understudy) [Replacement]
The Dozens
[Broadway]
1969
Performer
Hello, Dolly!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Rudolph [Replacement]

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Morgan Freeman, Driving Miss Daisy

Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play

Morgan Freeman, The Mighty Gents

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Morgan Freeman, The Mighty Gents

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Ann Morrison, Heathcliff Saunders and More Set for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR At Asolo Photo
Ann Morrison, Heathcliff Saunders and More Set for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR At Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the epic closing of the 2024 – 2025 Season, Jesus Christ Superstar, which begins previews on May 14, 2025. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice and directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Jesus Christ Superstar runs May 14 – June 15. 
San Francisco Symphony Announces Three SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY Programs Photo
San Francisco Symphony Announces Three SUMMER WITH THE SYMPHONY Programs
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025

The San Francisco Symphony has announced three upcoming performances as part of the 2025 Summer with the Symphony season.Tickets for all programs go on sale today at 10:00am PT.
Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster, & More Set for The Ravinia Festival's 2025 Summer Lineu Photo
Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster, & More Set for The Ravinia Festival's 2025 Summer Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

The Ravinia Festival has unveiled its 2025 summer lineup, which features more than 100 concerts and 40 artist debuts. Highlights include appearances by Cynthia Erivo, Sutton Foster and Kelli O’Hara. Check out the full lineup!
ILP Theatrical Acquires Literary Works of Pulitzer Prize Winner Alfred Uhry Photo
ILP Theatrical Acquires Literary Works of Pulitzer Prize Winner Alfred Uhry
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The Theatrical division of International Literary Properties has acquired the literary works of Alfred Uhry. Learn more about Uhry and the acquisition here!
Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at Ottawa Little Theatre Photo
Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at Ottawa Little Theatre
by Courtney Castelino - Feb 28, 2025

Tackling the stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption would be a daunting task for anyone, so it was with equal parts anticipation and apprehension that I approached the theatre for the opening night performance at Ottawa Little Theatre.
NUMBER ONE ON THE CALL SHEET Honored by the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Photo
NUMBER ONE ON THE CALL SHEET Honored by the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025

Apple TV+’s upcoming “Number One on the Call Sheet” was awarded the highly coveted Spotlight Honor at the 18th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards Luncheon on February 27 at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.
Video: Cynthia Erivo, Denzel Washington & More in NUMBER ONE ON THE CALL SHEET Traile Photo
Video: Cynthia Erivo, Denzel Washington & More in NUMBER ONE ON THE CALL SHEET Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 27, 2025

Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for the highly anticipated two-part documentary film event “Number One on the Call Sheet,' which features Cynthia Erivo, Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, and more. Watch the trailer now.
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre Photo
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 9, 2025

Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987. 
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop To Present SISTER SUFFRAGISTS AND THE HARLEM HELLFIGH Photo
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop To Present SISTER SUFFRAGISTS AND THE HARLEM HELLFIGHTER
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 25, 2025

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop (FSWW), in partnership with Zoomcatchers and The Billie Holiday Theatre, has announced an upcoming play reading of Sister Suffragists & The Harlem Hellfighter by Sheila Bassoppo-Moyo, directed by Byron Saunders.
Ken Burns’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Sets PBS Premiere Photo
Ken Burns’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Sets PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 9, 2025

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding and its eight-year War for Independence, will premiere on Sunday, November 16.
DRIVING MISS DAISY Announced At Walnut Street Theatre Photo
DRIVING MISS DAISY Announced At Walnut Street Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

Walnut Street Theatre will present the heartwarming and thought-provoking classic story DRIVING MISS DAISY as part of their 216th season of dreams.
Pompano Beach Jazz Fest to Showcase Grammy Winners And Rising Stars Photo
Pompano Beach Jazz Fest to Showcase Grammy Winners And Rising Stars
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2024

Mark your calendars, music lovers! Pompano Beach Arts' Jazz Fest Pompano Beach will return to the City's beautiful shore in January. See the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop to Present Reading of THE (MiS)EDUCATION OF THE YOUNG Photo
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop to Present Reading of THE (MiS)EDUCATION OF THE YOUNG CASSIE JONZE
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 24, 2024

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop will present a virtual play reading of 'The (Mis)Education of the Young Cassie Jonze,' a compelling new work by playwright Cris E. Bla today at 1pm.
The 12th Annual Violectric Holiday Show Comes to Lake Eola Park Photo
The 12th Annual Violectric Holiday Show Comes to Lake Eola Park
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024

Performing together LIVE on stage, “Vinylinist”, Founder of Violectric and recent GRAMMY nominee Michelle Jones and the talented musicians of the Central Florida strings super-group have announced the 12th Annual Violectric Holiday Show.
Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at NextStop Theatre Photo
Review: THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION at NextStop Theatre
by Hannah R. Wing - Nov 21, 2024

What makes NextStop Theatre’s The Shawshank Redemption stand out is the dedication that the cast has to bringing these characters to life on stage without miming the performances from the movie.
Jack and Michael Whitehall Will Perform Three Shows Across the UK Photo
Jack and Michael Whitehall Will Perform Three Shows Across the UK
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2024

Comedian, actor and writer Jack Whitehall and his father Michael Whitehall will embark across the UK for a strictly limited tour of their brand new show Jack & Michael Whitehall Live.
André De Shields, Jordan Fisher & More to Star in TARTUFFE Industry Reading Photo
André De Shields, Jordan Fisher & More to Star in TARTUFFE Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2024

Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner André De Shields will star as the title character in an upcoming reading of Molière’s Tartuffe. Learn more about the upcoming reading and see who else is starring.
Jack And Michael Whitehall Will Perform One Night Only At The Savoy Theatre Photo
Jack And Michael Whitehall Will Perform One Night Only At The Savoy Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

Jack and Michael Whitehall will present a work-in-progress show for one night at the Savoy Theatre, offering audiences a glimpse into their creative process and new material.
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Continues 2024-25 Season With WHO YOU KISS FOR FUN Photo
Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop Continues 2024-25 Season With WHO YOU KISS FOR FUN
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024

The Frank Silvera Writers' Workshop continues its 2024-25 season with a reading of WHO YOU KISS FOR FUN by Emma Y. Lai, exploring identity and romance among Asian American friends.
Glenn Close to Receive Career Achievement Honor From AARP Photo
Glenn Close to Receive Career Achievement Honor From AARP
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 22, 2024

AARP Magazine has announced that Glenn Close will receive this year’s Movies for Grownups Career Achievement Award. Close will be honored at the annual Movies for Grownups (MFG) Awards ceremony on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Morgan Freeman been in?

Morgan Freeman has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Morgan Freeman been in?

Morgan Freeman has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Morgan Freeman been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Driving Miss Daisy, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Mighty Gents and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Mighty Gents.

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