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

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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