Butterflies are Free is a romantic comedy that centers on a blind man's attempt at self-reliance, a young woman's fear of commitment, and a loving mother's struggle with letting her son go. The original Broadway production opened in 1969, and won a Supporting Actress Tony award for Blythe Danner. A more...
Blythe Danner, who earned a Tony Award for her Broadway debut in "Butterflies Are Free," has had a distinguished career with accolades including Emmy Awards for her role on Showtime's "Huff" and a Golden Globe nomination for "Anne Tyler's Back When We Were Grownups." more...
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Pamela Kingsley, an accomplished actress and director with three decades of theatre experience, brought her extensive talent to the stage in "Butterflies Are Free," showcasing her versatility honed through roles in productions like "The Glass Menagerie" and "As You Like It." more...
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Awards and Nominations
1970 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Blythe Danner won.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Eileen Heckart was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
Jules Fisher Lighting Designer
Milton Katselas Director
Robert Mackintosh (ii) Costume Designer
Richard Seger Scenic Designer
Joe Tubens Hair Designer
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