Betty Comden (Performer)

Betty Comden

Performer

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Betty Comden

Performer

The Comden and Green outlook on life was easily identifiable: more sentimental than cynical; whimsical bordering on daffy; and making full use of the many cultural and tempermental contrasts within New York's citizenry. Their books were directly descended from the loopy, madcap plotlines of 1920s and 1930 Broadway musicals, while displaying more craftsmanship and disclipline.

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Also Known As: Basya Cohen
Born: May 03, 1917 in New York, New York
Death: Nov 23, 2006 in New York, New York

Roles (59)

	Prince of Broadway Opened August 24, 2017	Featuring material by
	On the Twentieth Century Opened March 15, 2015	Book Lyrics
	On the Town Opened October 16, 2014	Book and Lyrics
	On the Twentieth Century Opened September 26, 2005	Book Lyrics
	Barbara Cook's Broadway! Opened March 28, 2004	Featured Songs with Lyrics
	Wonderful Town Opened November 23, 2003	Lyrics
	Elaine Stritch at Liberty Opened February 21, 2002	Featured Songs with Lyrics
	Bells Are Ringing Opened April 12, 2001	Book Lyrics
	Peter Pan Opened April 07, 1999	Additional Lyrics
	Peter Pan Opened November 23, 1998	Additional Lyrics
	On the Town Opened November 19, 1998	Book Lyrics
	Peter Pan Opened November 26, 1991	Additional lyrics
	The Will Rogers Follies Opened May 01, 1991	Lyrics
	Peter Pan Opened December 13, 1990	Additional Lyrics
	Jerome Robbins' Broadway Opened February 26, 1989	Featured Songs with Lyrics ("On The Town," "Billion Dollar Baby," "Peter Pan") Additional text ("On The Town," "Billion Dollar Baby")
	Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre Opened April 15, 1987	Featured Songs with Lyrics
	Singin' in the Rain Opened July 02, 1985	Lyrics for "Moses Supposes" Book Adaptation Screenplay
	A Doll's Life Opened September 23, 1982	Book Lyrics
	Peter Pan Opened September 06, 1979	Additional lyrics
	The Madwoman of Central Park West Opened June 13, 1979	Featured Songs with Lyrics
	On the Twentieth Century Opened February 19, 1978	Book Lyrics as Letitia Primrose (Replacement)
	A Party with Betty Comden & Adolph Green Opened February 10, 1977	Performer
	Lorelei Opened January 27, 1974	New lyrics
	On the Town Opened October 31, 1971	Book Lyrics
	Applause Opened March 30, 1970	Book
	The 23rd Annual Tony Awards - 1969 Opened April 20, 1969	as Presenter (Original)
	Hallelujah, Baby! Opened April 26, 1967	Lyrics
	Fade Out - Fade In Opened May 26, 1964	Book Lyrics
	Subways Are for Sleeping Opened December 27, 1961	Book Lyrics
	An Evening with Yves Montand Opened October 24, 1961	"Just in Time" lyrics
	Do Re Mi Opened December 26, 1960	Lyrics
	A Party with Betty Comden & Adolph Green Opened December 23, 1958	Book Lyrics Performer
	Say, Darling Opened April 03, 1958	Lyrics
	Bells Are Ringing Opened November 29, 1956	Book Lyrics
	Peter Pan Opened October 20, 1954	Additional Lyrics
	Wonderful Town Opened February 25, 1953	Lyrics
	Two on the Aisle Opened July 19, 1951	Sketches Lyrics
	Billion Dollar Baby Opened December 21, 1945	Book Lyrics
	On the Town Opened December 28, 1944	Book Lyrics as Claire DeLoone (Original)

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Awards

New York Drama Critics' Circle
1991	Best Musical	The Will Rogers Follies	Winner
1953	Best Musical	Wonderful Town	Winner

Tony Award
1991	Best Original Score	The Will Rogers Follies	Winner
1986	Best Book of a Musical	Singin' in the Rain	Nominee
1983	Best Original Score	A Doll's Life	Nominee
1983	Best Book of a Musical	A Doll's Life	Nominee
1978	Best Original Score	On the Twentieth Century	Winner
1978	Best Book of a Musical	On the Twentieth Century	Winner
1968	Composer and Lyricist	Hallelujah, Baby!	Winner

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Betty Comden

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Betty Comden

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Betty Comden

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Betty Comden

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Roles (59)

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