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 successful movie version starred Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert and won Eileen Heckart an Oscar as Best Supporting Actress in 1972.
| 1969 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Tony Awards | Best Direction of a Play | Milton Katselas |
| 1970 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play | Blythe Danner |
| 1970 | Tony Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play | Eileen Heckart |
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