Elizabeth Swados, whose experimental and socially searching pieces of musical theatre were a mainstay of 1970s and '80s theatre in New York, died Jan. 5 from complications following surgery for esophageal cancer. She was 64.
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Doonesbury Opened November 21, 1983 |
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Runaways Opened May 13, 1978 |
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Agamemnon Opened May 18, 1977 |
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The Cherry Orchard Opened February 17, 1977 |
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Drama Desk Award | |||
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1978 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | Nominee | |
1978 | Outstanding Music | Nominee | |
1978 | Outstanding Lyrics | Nominee | |
1977 | Unique Theatrical Experience | Nightclub Cantata | Nominee |
1977 | Outstanding Music | Nightclub Cantata | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle | |||
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1977 | Special Award | Nightclub Cantata | Winner |
1977 | Special Award | Winner | |
1977 | Special Award | Winner |
Tony Award | |||
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1978 | Best Book of a Musical | Nominee | |
1978 | Best Original Score | Nominee | |
1978 | Best Direction of a Musical | Nominee | |
1978 | Best Choreography | Nominee |
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