Butterflies Are Free
Comedy - Original
Booth Theatre
- First Preview:
- Opening Date: October 21, 1969
- Closing Date: July 2, 1972
- Previews: 12
- Performances: 1128
Playwright: Leonard Gershe
Synopsis
A blind young man leaves his over-protective mother to live in Greenwich Village, and falls in love with the girl in the neighboring apartment.
Opening Night Cast
| Keir Dullea | Don Baker | |
| Eileen Heckart | Mrs. Baker | |
 |
Blythe Danner | Jill Tanner |
| Michael Glaser | Ralph Austin |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Leonard Gershe | Playwright | |
| Milton Katselas | Director | |
| Richard Seger | Scenic Design | |
| Robert Mackintosh | Costume Design | |
| Jules Fisher | Lighting Design | |
| Joe Tubens | Hair Stylist |
Awards
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Theatre World Award | Kipp Osborne | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Direction of a Play | Milton Katselas | Nominee |
| 1970 | Featured Actress in a Play | Eileen Heckart | Nominee |
| 1970 | Featured Actress in a Play | Blythe Danner | Winner |
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VINTAGE PLAYBILL: Blythe Danner in Butterflies Are Free 
