Elizabeth Swados Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Elizabeth Swados (born February 5, 1951) is an American writer, composer, musician, and theatre director. While some of her subject matter is humorous, such as her satirical look at Ronald Reagan, Rap Master Ronnie, and Doonesbury - both collaborations with Garry Trudeau - much of her work deals with dark issues such as racism, murder, and mental illness.
In 1978, received four Tony Award nominations for "Runaways:" Best Director (Musical), Best Book (Musical), Best Score (music and lyrics), and Best Choreographer.
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Of Many
2014
Short
Refugee Kids: One Small School Takes on the World
2014
Documentary short
Auf Wiedersehen: 'Til We Meet Again
2010
Documentary
The Getaway
2010/I
Short
Breaking the Silence: Children's Stories
2005
TV Movie documentary
Joe Chaikin's Life in the Theatre
2004
Video documentary
The Adventures of Sebastian Cole
1998
Genesis: A Living Conversation
1996
TV Series 10 episodes
Under Heat
1994
The Occult History of the Third Reich
1992
Video documentary
Saying Kaddish
1991
Wilfrid's Special Christmas
1989
TV Movie
Family Sins
1987
TV Movie
A Year in the Life
1986
TV Mini-Series 3 episodes
Rate It X
1986
Documentary
Seize the Day
1986
The Animal Alphabet
1986
Video short
The Cosmic Eye
1986
American Playhouse
1982-1986
TV Series 3 episodes
Tales of the Unexpected
1985
TV Series 1 episode
It's Your Birthday Party with Rainbow Brite and Friends
1985
Video music by
Alice at the Palace
1982
TV Movie
Enter Life
1981
Short
The Big Bang and Other Creation Myths
1981
Short
Four Friends
1981
Guests of the Nation
1981
TV Movie
Rappaccini's Daughter
1980
TV Movie
Sky Dance
1980
Short
Barn Burning
1980
TV Short
OHMS
1980
TV Movie
Too Far to Go
1979
TV Movie
Step by Step
1978
Short
Music Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Auf Wiedersehen: 'Til We Meet Again
2010
Documentary composer: additional music
One Life to Live
1992
TV Series composer - 1 episode
A Year in the Life
1986
TV Mini-Series conductor - 3 episodes
American Playhouse
1982
TV Series musical director - 1 episode
Alice at the Palace
1982
TV Movie musician
The Big Bang and Other Creation Myths
1981
Short conductor / musician
Four Friends
1981
conductor
Guests of the Nation
1981
TV Movie conductor
Sky Dance
1980
Short conductor
Too Far to Go
1979
TV Movie conductor
Step by Step
1978
Short conductor
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
My Depression
2014
TV Movie documentary
Wilfrid's Special Christmas
1989
TV Movie written by
The Animal Alphabet
1986
Video short
Alice at the Palace
1982
TV Movie
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Rap Master Ronnie: A Report Card
1988
TV Movie writer: "Rap Master Ronnie"
Rate It X
1986
Documentary lyrics: "Rate It X" theme song / music: "Rate It X" theme song
The 32nd Annual Tony Awards
1978
TV Special writer: "Every Now and Then", "Lullaby from Baby to Baby", "Let Me Be a Kid"
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
My Depression
2014
TV Movie documentary
Actress
Title
Year
Status
Character
Sky Dance
1980
Short
Vocalist (voice)
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Letter
2012/IV
special thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Sosua: Make a Better World
2012
Documentary
Herself
The Flea Theater: A Portrait
2010
Documentary
Herself
Joe Chaikin's Life in the Theatre
2004
Video documentary
Herself
The Papp Project
2001
Documentary
Herself
Genesis: A Living Conversation
1996
TV Series
Herself
Charlie Rose
1996
TV Series
Herself - Guest
Mama's Pushcart: Ellen Stewart and 25 Years of La MaMa E.T.C.
1988
Documentary
Herself
The Mike Douglas Show
1978
TV Series
Herself - Composer / Musician
The 32nd Annual Tony Awards
1978
TV Special
Herself - Nominee: Best Direction of a Musical & Best Choreography