‘Driving Miss Daisy,’ Starring Angela Lansbury, James Earl Jones and Boyd Gaines Goes from Stage to Cinema for a One-Night Event
Fathom Events and Broadway Near You Bring the Beloved “Driving Miss Daisy” Play to the Big Screen May 14 Only
DENVER – April 28, 2015 – Fathom Events, in partnership with Broadway Near You, presents “Driving Miss Daisy” in select U.S. cinemas on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. local time. Shot during the play’s Australian tour, after sold out seasons on Broadway and London’s West End, the “Driving Miss Daisy” event offers fans the chance to see one of the most enduring and popular stage productions of our time in advance of this year’s Tony Award season. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Alfred Uhry stars two iconic Broadway and Hollywood veterans, five-time Tony Award and three-time Academy Award® nominee Angela Lansbury and two-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award® winner James Earl Jones and four-time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines.
Tickets for “Driving Miss Daisy” can be purchased online by visiting www.FathomEvents.com, or at participating theater box offices. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy the event in nearly 300 movie theaters. For a complete list of theater locations visit the Fathom Events website (theaters and participants are subject to change).
Of this stagecast, playwright Alfred Uhry said, “Every playwright dreams of having a perfect rendition of his play last forever. I am blessed to have it happen for me with this production of Driving Miss Daisy.”
“Driving Miss Daisy” tells the affecting story of the decades-long relationship between an elderly Southern Jewish woman, Daisy Werthan (played in the film by Jessica Tandy), and her compassionate African-American chauffeur, Hoke Colburn (played in the film by Morgan Freeman). Their iconic tale of pride, changing times and the transformative power of friendship has warmed the hearts of millions worldwide.
“’Driving Miss Daisy’ is one of those classics you love seeing over and over. Not only is the cast phenomenal, but the story always leaves a lasting impression,” said Fathom Events Vice President of Programming Kymberli Frueh-Owens.
“We are thrilled to work with Fathom Events to bring Broadway Near You’s first production to life on the big screen,” said CEO of Broadway Near You, LLC Lee deBoer. “The Driving Miss Daisy stagecast features two endearing and seasoned professionals in an emotionally-charged rendition that not only captures the essence of live theatre, but also allows the viewer to see the up close and personal emotions that are usually missed in live performances.”
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About Fathom Events
Fathom Events is the recognized leader in the alternative entertainment industry, offering a variety of one-of-a-kind entertainment events in movie theaters nationwide that include live, high-definition performances of the Metropolitan Opera, the performing arts, major sporting events, music concerts, comedy series, Broadway shows, original programming featuring entertainment’s biggest stars, socially relevant documentaries with audience Q&A and much more. Fathom Events takes audiences behind-the-scenes and offers unique extras, creating the ultimate entertainment experience. It is owned by a consortium called AC JV, LLC., comprised of AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC), Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK) and Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), the three largest movie theater circuits in the United States. In addition, Fathom Events’ live digital broadcast network (“DBN”) is the largest cinema broadcast network in North America, bringing live events to more than 775 locations in 171 Designated Market Areas® (including all of the top 50). For more information, visit www.fathomevents.com.
About Broadway Near You
Broadway Near You brings unique long-term vision, content alliances and capitalization to the growing category of alternative content for cinemas. BNY will capture compelling stage productions from numerous sources—Broadway, Off-Broadway, London’s West End and around the globe—and offer them worldwide as an annual series, first in cinemas and eventually via broadcast and digital home platforms.
