Gender
Female
Born
May 03, 1919
Died
Nov 23, 2006
Performer Director Writer Lyricist Source Material Other
Also Known As
Betty Comden
  • CREDITS
    Prince of Broadway (Aug 24, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017)
    Musical, Original
    • Book for "On the Twentieth Century" by Betty Comden
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
    On the Twentieth Century (Mar 15, 2015 - Jul 19, 2015)
    Musical, Revival
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    On the Town (Oct 16, 2014 - Sep 06, 2015)
    Musical, Revival
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    On the Twentieth Century (Sep 26, 2005 - Sep 26, 2005)
    Musical, Benefit
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Barbara Cook's Broadway! (Mar 28, 2004 - Apr 18, 2004)
    Special, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
    Wonderful Town (Nov 23, 2003 - Jan 30, 2005)
    Musical, Revival
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Feb 21, 2002 - May 26, 2002)
    Special, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
    Bells Are Ringing (Apr 12, 2001 - Jun 10, 2001)
    Musical, Revival
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Peter Pan (Apr 07, 1999 - Aug 29, 1999)
    Musical, Return Engagement
    • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
    Peter Pan (Nov 23, 1998 - Jan 03, 1999)
    Musical, Revival
    • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
    On the Town (Nov 19, 1998 - Jan 17, 1999)
    Musical, Revival
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Peter Pan (Nov 26, 1991 - Jan 05, 1992)
    Musical, Return Engagement
    • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
    The Will Rogers Follies (May 01, 1991 - Sep 05, 1993)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Peter Pan (Dec 13, 1990 - Jan 20, 1991)
    Musical, Revival
    • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
    Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Feb 26, 1989 - Sep 01, 1990)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional text by Betty Comden
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
    Happy Birthday, Mr. Abbott! (Jun 22, 1987 - Jun 22, 1987)
    Special, Benefit
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
    Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Apr 15, 1987 - Apr 26, 1987)
    Special, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
    Singin' in the Rain (Jul 02, 1985 - May 18, 1986)
    Musical, Original
    • Book adapted by Betty Comden
    • Screenplay by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics for "Moses Supposes" by Betty Comden
    A Doll's Life (Sep 23, 1982 - Sep 26, 1982)
    Musical, Original
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Peter Pan (Sep 06, 1979 - Jan 04, 1981)
    Musical, Revival
    • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
    The Madwoman of Central Park West (Jun 13, 1979 - Aug 25, 1979)
    Musical, Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
    On the Twentieth Century (Feb 19, 1978 - Mar 18, 1979)
    Musical, Original
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    • Starring: Betty Comden
      • Letitia Primrose - Replacement (Jan 16, 1979 - Jan 21, 1979)
    A Party with Betty Comden & Adolph Green (Feb 10, 1977 - Apr 30, 1977)
    Musical, Revival
    • Starring: Betty Comden
      • Performer - Original
    Jule's Friends at the Palace (May 19, 1974 - May 19, 1974)
    Special, Benefit
    • Performer: Betty Comden
      • Introduction - Original
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
    Lorelei (Jan 27, 1974 - Nov 03, 1974)
    Musical, Original
    • New lyrics by Betty Comden
    On the Town (Oct 31, 1971 - Jan 01, 1972)
    Musical, Revival
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Applause (Mar 30, 1970 - May 27, 1972)
    Musical, Original
    • Book by Betty Comden
    Hallelujah, Baby! (Apr 26, 1967 - Jan 13, 1968)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Fade Out - Fade In (May 26, 1964 - Apr 17, 1965)
    Musical, Original
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Dylan (Jan 18, 1964 - Sep 12, 1964)
    Play, Original
    • The song "New York, New York" from ON THE TOWN used by kind permission of Betty Comden
    Subways Are for Sleeping (Dec 27, 1961 - Jun 23, 1962)
    Musical, Original
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    An Evening With Yves Montand (Oct 24, 1961 - Dec 16, 1961)
    Special, Return Engagement
    • "Just in Time" lyrics by Betty Comden
    Do Re Mi (Dec 26, 1960 - Jan 13, 1962)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    A Party with Betty Comden & Adolph Green (Dec 23, 1958 - May 23, 1959)
    Musical, Original
    • Starring: Betty Comden
      • Performer - Original
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Say, Darling (Apr 03, 1958 - Jan 17, 1959)
    Play, Original
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Bells Are Ringing (Nov 29, 1956 - Mar 07, 1959)
    Musical, Original
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Peter Pan (Oct 20, 1954 - Feb 26, 1955)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
    Wonderful Town (Feb 25, 1953 - Jul 03, 1954)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Two on the Aisle (Jul 19, 1951 - Mar 15, 1952)
    Musical, Original
    • Sketches by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Billion Dollar Baby (Dec 21, 1945 - Jun 29, 1946)
    Musical, Original
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    On the Town (Dec 28, 1944 - Feb 02, 1946)
    Musical, Original
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Also Starring: Betty Comden
      • Claire DeLoone - Original
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Peter Pan (Aug 24, 2011 - Apr 28, 2013)
    Musical, Revival
    • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
    Peter Pan (Sep 24, 2004 - May 28, 2006)
    Musical, Revival
    • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
    Peter Pan (Nov 07, 1997 - Feb 20, 2000)
    Musical, Revival
    • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
    Applause (Oct 22, 1996 - Nov 24, 1996)
    Musical, Revival
    • Book by Betty Comden
    The Will Rogers Follies (Sep 01, 1992 - Nov 27, 1994)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Oct 02, 1990 - Sep 08, 1991)
    Musical, Original
    • Additional text by Betty Comden
    • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
    Peter Pan (Dec 15, 1989 - Nov 24, 1991)
    Musical, Revival
    • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
    On the Twentieth Century (Oct 10, 1986 - Apr 05, 1987)
    Musical, Revival
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Singin' in the Rain (Jun 10, 1986 - Jun 07, 1987)
    Musical, Original
    • Book adapted by Betty Comden
    • Screenplay by: Betty Comden
    Peter Pan (Jun 15, 1982 - Jul 17, 1983)
    Musical, Revival
    • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
    Peter Pan (Apr 15, 1981 - Jan 31, 1982)
    Musical, Revival
    • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
    Peter Pan (Jun 26, 1979 - Aug 05, 1979)
    Musical, Revival
    • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
    On the Twentieth Century (Jun 09, 1979 - Nov 25, 1979)
    Musical, Original
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Lorelei (Feb 24, 1973 - Jan 12, 1974)
    Musical, Original
    • Directed by Betty Comden
    • New Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Applause (Sep 22, 1972 - May 03, 1973)
    Musical, Original
    • Book by Betty Comden
    Applause (Nov 29, 1971 - Jul 22, 1972)
    Musical, Original
    • Book by Betty Comden
    Do Re Mi (Jan 16, 1962 - Mar 17, 1962)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Bells Are Ringing (Mar 10, 1959 - Jul 04, 1959)
    Musical, Original
    • Book by Betty Comden
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Wonderful Town (Jul 07, 1954 - Feb 05, 1955)
    Musical, Original
    • Lyrics by Betty Comden
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

    Best Original Score

    1991 | Winner  | The Will Rogers Follies
    Lyrics by Betty Comden
     

    Best Book of a Musical

    1986 | Nominee  | Singin' in the Rain
    Book adapted by Betty Comden
     

    Best Book of a Musical

    1983 | Nominee  | A Doll's Life
    Book by Betty Comden
     

    Best Original Score

    1983 | Nominee  | A Doll's Life
    Lyrics by Betty Comden

    Best Book of a Musical

    1978 | Winner  | On the Twentieth Century
    Book by Betty Comden

    Best Original Score

    1978 | Winner  | On the Twentieth Century
    Lyrics by Betty Comden

    Best Musical

    1970 | Winner  | Applause
    Book by Betty Comden

    Best Composer and Lyricist

    1968 | Winner  | Hallelujah, Baby!
    Lyrics by Betty Comden

    Best Musical

    1968 | Winner  | Hallelujah, Baby!
    Lyrics by Betty Comden
     

    Best Musical

    1961 | Nominee  | Do Re Mi
    Lyrics by Betty Comden
     

    Best Musical

    1957 | Nominee  | Bells Are Ringing
    Lyrics by Betty Comden
    Book by Betty Comden

    Best Musical

    1953 | Winner  | Wonderful Town
    Lyrics by Betty Comden

    Theatre World

    Award

    1945 | Recipient  | On the Town
    Also Starring: Betty Comden
Prince of Broadway (Aug 24, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017)
Musical, Original
  • Book for "On the Twentieth Century" by Betty Comden
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
On the Twentieth Century (Mar 15, 2015 - Jul 19, 2015)
Musical, Revival
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
On the Town (Oct 16, 2014 - Sep 06, 2015)
Musical, Revival
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
On the Twentieth Century (Sep 26, 2005 - Sep 26, 2005)
Musical, Benefit
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Barbara Cook's Broadway! (Mar 28, 2004 - Apr 18, 2004)
Special, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
Wonderful Town (Nov 23, 2003 - Jan 30, 2005)
Musical, Revival
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Elaine Stritch At Liberty (Feb 21, 2002 - May 26, 2002)
Special, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
Bells Are Ringing (Apr 12, 2001 - Jun 10, 2001)
Musical, Revival
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Peter Pan (Apr 07, 1999 - Aug 29, 1999)
Musical, Return Engagement
  • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
Peter Pan (Nov 23, 1998 - Jan 03, 1999)
Musical, Revival
  • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
On the Town (Nov 19, 1998 - Jan 17, 1999)
Musical, Revival
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Peter Pan (Nov 26, 1991 - Jan 05, 1992)
Musical, Return Engagement
  • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
The Will Rogers Follies (May 01, 1991 - Sep 05, 1993)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Peter Pan (Dec 13, 1990 - Jan 20, 1991)
Musical, Revival
  • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Feb 26, 1989 - Sep 01, 1990)
Musical, Original
  • Additional text by Betty Comden
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
Happy Birthday, Mr. Abbott! (Jun 22, 1987 - Jun 22, 1987)
Special, Benefit
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
Barbara Cook: A Concert for the Theatre (Apr 15, 1987 - Apr 26, 1987)
Special, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
Singin' in the Rain (Jul 02, 1985 - May 18, 1986)
Musical, Original
  • Book adapted by Betty Comden
  • Screenplay by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics for "Moses Supposes" by Betty Comden
A Doll's Life (Sep 23, 1982 - Sep 26, 1982)
Musical, Original
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Peter Pan (Sep 06, 1979 - Jan 04, 1981)
Musical, Revival
  • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
The Madwoman of Central Park West (Jun 13, 1979 - Aug 25, 1979)
Musical, Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
On the Twentieth Century (Feb 19, 1978 - Mar 18, 1979)
Musical, Original
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
  • Starring: Betty Comden
    • Letitia Primrose - Replacement (Jan 16, 1979 - Jan 21, 1979)
A Party with Betty Comden & Adolph Green (Feb 10, 1977 - Apr 30, 1977)
Musical, Revival
  • Starring: Betty Comden
    • Performer - Original
Jule's Friends at the Palace (May 19, 1974 - May 19, 1974)
Special, Benefit
  • Performer: Betty Comden
    • Introduction - Original
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
Lorelei (Jan 27, 1974 - Nov 03, 1974)
Musical, Original
  • New lyrics by Betty Comden
On the Town (Oct 31, 1971 - Jan 01, 1972)
Musical, Revival
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Applause (Mar 30, 1970 - May 27, 1972)
Musical, Original
  • Book by Betty Comden
Hallelujah, Baby! (Apr 26, 1967 - Jan 13, 1968)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Fade Out - Fade In (May 26, 1964 - Apr 17, 1965)
Musical, Original
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Dylan (Jan 18, 1964 - Sep 12, 1964)
Play, Original
  • The song "New York, New York" from ON THE TOWN used by kind permission of Betty Comden
Subways Are for Sleeping (Dec 27, 1961 - Jun 23, 1962)
Musical, Original
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
An Evening With Yves Montand (Oct 24, 1961 - Dec 16, 1961)
Special, Return Engagement
  • "Just in Time" lyrics by Betty Comden
Do Re Mi (Dec 26, 1960 - Jan 13, 1962)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
A Party with Betty Comden & Adolph Green (Dec 23, 1958 - May 23, 1959)
Musical, Original
  • Starring: Betty Comden
    • Performer - Original
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Say, Darling (Apr 03, 1958 - Jan 17, 1959)
Play, Original
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Bells Are Ringing (Nov 29, 1956 - Mar 07, 1959)
Musical, Original
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Peter Pan (Oct 20, 1954 - Feb 26, 1955)
Musical, Original
  • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
Wonderful Town (Feb 25, 1953 - Jul 03, 1954)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Two on the Aisle (Jul 19, 1951 - Mar 15, 1952)
Musical, Original
  • Sketches by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Billion Dollar Baby (Dec 21, 1945 - Jun 29, 1946)
Musical, Original
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
On the Town (Dec 28, 1944 - Feb 02, 1946)
Musical, Original
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Also Starring: Betty Comden
    • Claire DeLoone - Original
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Peter Pan (Aug 24, 2011 - Apr 28, 2013)
Musical, Revival
  • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
Peter Pan (Sep 24, 2004 - May 28, 2006)
Musical, Revival
  • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
Peter Pan (Nov 07, 1997 - Feb 20, 2000)
Musical, Revival
  • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
Applause (Oct 22, 1996 - Nov 24, 1996)
Musical, Revival
  • Book by Betty Comden
The Will Rogers Follies (Sep 01, 1992 - Nov 27, 1994)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Oct 02, 1990 - Sep 08, 1991)
Musical, Original
  • Additional text by Betty Comden
  • Featuring songs with lyrics by Betty Comden
Peter Pan (Dec 15, 1989 - Nov 24, 1991)
Musical, Revival
  • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
On the Twentieth Century (Oct 10, 1986 - Apr 05, 1987)
Musical, Revival
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Singin' in the Rain (Jun 10, 1986 - Jun 07, 1987)
Musical, Original
  • Book adapted by Betty Comden
  • Screenplay by: Betty Comden
Peter Pan (Jun 15, 1982 - Jul 17, 1983)
Musical, Revival
  • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
Peter Pan (Apr 15, 1981 - Jan 31, 1982)
Musical, Revival
  • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
Peter Pan (Jun 26, 1979 - Aug 05, 1979)
Musical, Revival
  • Additional lyrics by Betty Comden
On the Twentieth Century (Jun 09, 1979 - Nov 25, 1979)
Musical, Original
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Lorelei (Feb 24, 1973 - Jan 12, 1974)
Musical, Original
  • Directed by Betty Comden
  • New Lyrics by Betty Comden
Applause (Sep 22, 1972 - May 03, 1973)
Musical, Original
  • Book by Betty Comden
Applause (Nov 29, 1971 - Jul 22, 1972)
Musical, Original
  • Book by Betty Comden
Do Re Mi (Jan 16, 1962 - Mar 17, 1962)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Bells Are Ringing (Mar 10, 1959 - Jul 04, 1959)
Musical, Original
  • Book by Betty Comden
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden
Wonderful Town (Jul 07, 1954 - Feb 05, 1955)
Musical, Original
  • Lyrics by Betty Comden

Tony Award®

Best Original Score

1991 | Winner  | The Will Rogers Follies
Lyrics by Betty Comden
 

Best Book of a Musical

1986 | Nominee  | Singin' in the Rain
Book adapted by Betty Comden
 

Best Book of a Musical

1983 | Nominee  | A Doll's Life
Book by Betty Comden
 

Best Original Score

1983 | Nominee  | A Doll's Life
Lyrics by Betty Comden

Best Book of a Musical

1978 | Winner  | On the Twentieth Century
Book by Betty Comden

Best Original Score

1978 | Winner  | On the Twentieth Century
Lyrics by Betty Comden

Best Musical

1970 | Winner  | Applause
Book by Betty Comden

Best Composer and Lyricist

1968 | Winner  | Hallelujah, Baby!
Lyrics by Betty Comden

Best Musical

1968 | Winner  | Hallelujah, Baby!
Lyrics by Betty Comden
 

Best Musical

1961 | Nominee  | Do Re Mi
Lyrics by Betty Comden
 

Best Musical

1957 | Nominee  | Bells Are Ringing
Lyrics by Betty Comden
Book by Betty Comden

Best Musical

1953 | Winner  | Wonderful Town
Lyrics by Betty Comden

Theatre World

Award

1945 | Recipient  | On the Town
Also Starring: Betty Comden

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