Butterflies Are Free
by Leonard Gershe

Name: Butterflies Are Free
Brand: Leonard Gershe
SKU: 9780573606441
Rating: 3.71 (293 reviews)

Butterflies Are Free Book Cover — Butterflies Are Free Cover

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

105 mins1970sStrong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)Interior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesBritish Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers find "Butterflies Are Free" to be a charming and timeless play that captivates audiences with its heartfelt story and humor. Many appreciate the blend of comedy and emotion, particularly enjoying the characters and their dynamics. Overall, it remains a beloved classic that resonates across generations, both on stage and in film adaptations.

Heartfelt and funnyTimeless storyEngaging charactersPerfect for light readingCould have been a one-act

Synopsis

Comedy / Characters: 2 male 2 female

Scenery: Interior

Young Don Baker hero of his mother's children's book series "Donny Dark" 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.

"A lovely play.

It is funny when it means to

Press Reviews

"A lovely play. It is funny when it means to be, sentimental when it is so inclined, and heartwarming."
— New York Daily News

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Jill Tanner	—	—	—
Mrs. Baker	—	—	—
Ralph Austin	—	—	—
Don Baker	—	—	—

Publication

PublisherSamuel French

Year2010

BindingPaperback

EditionFirst Thus

Pages84

PlaceNew York, New York, United States of America

LanguageEnglish

ISBN-139780573606441

ISBN-100573606447

Butterflies Are Free is a British comedy play written by Leonard Gershe and published by Samuel French in New York, New York, United States of America (2010).