A SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. TITLE
Butterflies Are Free
Full-Length Play, Comedy / 2w, 2m
This charming romantic comedy—about a young blind man, his overprotective mother and the free-spirited actress who wins his heart—inspired a hit movie starring Goldie Hawn.
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Cast Size
2w, 2m -
Duration
105 Minutes -
Subgenre
Not Applicable -
Suggested Use
- Cutting Approved for Competition
- Monologues
- Scene Work
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Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Details
Summary
Young Don Baker, hero of his mother's Donny Dark books for
children, has been blind since birth, his overprotective mother
following his every move. Don finally decides to take his own apartment
in Manhattan and pursue his songwriting ambitions. When she meets his
kooky neighbor, sexy actress Jill, Mrs. Baker's controlling instincts go
into overdrive, with hilariously touching results.
History
Butterflies Are Free premiered on Broadway at the Booth Theatre on October 21, 1969. Directed by Milton Katselas, the production starred Keir Dullea, Eileen Heckart, Blythe Danner and Michael Glaser. A 1972 film adaptation starred Goldie Hawn, Eileen Heckart and Edward Albert.
Cast Attributes
Keywords
- Time Period 1970s, 1960s
- Setting Don Baker's apartment on East 11th Street in New York City.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes, Period Costumes
- Duration 105 Minutes
Media
“A charming play... humorous, winning and quietly moving.” – New York Post
“A lovely play. It is funny when it means to be, sentimental when it is so inclined, and heartwarming.” – New York Daily News
Music
- Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
- Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
- Mandatory Music/Media Fee: £18 per performance