Runaways
Musical - Original
Plymouth Theatre
Data not verified
- First Preview: May 5, 1978
- Opening Date: May 13, 1978
- Closing Date: December 31, 1978
- Previews: 12
- Performances: 274
Lyrics: Elizabeth Swados
Book: Elizabeth Swados
Music: Elizabeth Swados
Synopsis
This musical revue of songs and monologues delivered by children who have run away from home is written by Elizabeth Swados.
Opening Night Cast
| Bernie Allison | Sundar | |
| Trini Alvarado | Melinda | |
| Paula Anderson | Chorus | |
| Leonard Brown | EZ | |
| Mark Anthony Butler | Mex-Mongo | |
| Ray Contreras | Luis | |
| Josie de Guzman | Lidia | |
| Jerome Dekie | Chorus |
Opening Night Production Credits
| Josie de Guzman | English-Spanish Translations | |
| Elizabeth Swados | Book | |
| Elizabeth Swados | Music | |
| Elizabeth Swados | Lyrics | |
| Elizabeth Swados | Director | |
| Elizabeth Swados | Choreographer |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Elizabeth Swados | Nominee |
| 1978 | Outstanding Lyrics | Elizabeth Swados | Nominee |
| 1978 | Outstanding Music | Elizabeth Swados | Nominee |
| 1978 | Outstanding Musical | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Book of a Musical | Elizabeth Swados | Nominee |
| 1978 | Choreography | Elizabeth Swados | Nominee |
| 1978 | Direction of a Musical | Elizabeth Swados | Nominee |
| 1978 | Musical | Nominee | |
| 1978 | Original Score | Elizabeth Swados | Nominee |
