Driving Miss Daisy was inspired by Alfred Uhry's grandmother, Lena Fox, her chauffeur, Will Coleman, and his father. It was first presented Off-Broadway at Playwrights Horizon in New York City in April 1987. The original cast featured Dana Ivey, Morgan Freeman, and Ray Gill. Dana Ivey won the Obie Award for Best Actress for her performance. The play then transferred to the John Houseman Theatre, closing in 1990 after 1,195 performances. Driving Miss Daisy premiered on the West End in 1988 to critical acclaim. In 1989, the play was adapted for film, with Morgan Freeman reprising his role as
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