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Butterflies are Free (1971)

Author(s)

Leonard Gershe

Venue

Royal Alexandra Theatre

Show Run

March 19, 1971 - April 24, 1971

Genre

Comedy

Producer/Director

Arthur Whitelaw, Max J. Brown and Byron Goldman. The song "Butterflies Are Free" by Steve Schwartz. Directed by Milton Katselas

Cast

Gloria Swanson

Butterflies are Free

Gloria Swanson was one of the biggest film and stage stars of the 20th century. She began on stage and in silent movies. Her career was revived by the film Sunset Boulevard, which was almost the story of her life. That film gave her new popularity. She played the Royal Alex three times – 1942, 1946 and 1971. Butterflies are Free was her final appearance at the theatre.