Betty Comden (May 3, 1917 – November 23, 2006) was an American lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter who contributed to numerous Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows of the mid-20th century. Her writing partnership with Adolph Green spanned six decades: "the longest running creative partnership in theatre history." The musical-comedy duo of Comden and Green collaborated most notably with composers Jule Styne and Leonard Bernstein, as well enjoyed success with Singin' in the Rain, as part of the famed "Freed unit" at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Betty Comden
Musician
Notable For
American dramatist and lyricist
Betty Comden's Historical Timeline
Betty Comden is born
Betty Comden, American musician, known for american dramatist and lyricist, was born on 1917-05-03.
Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green's musical "On the Town" with choreography by Jerome Robbins, opens at
Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green's musical "On the Town" with choreography by Jerome Robbins, opens at the Adelphi Theatre, NYC; runs for 462 performances
Associated Historical Events
birth
Betty Comden is born
Betty Comden, American musician, known for american dramatist and lyricist, was born on 1917-05-03.
Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green's musical "On the Town" with choreography by Jerome Robbins, opens at
Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green's musical "On the Town" with choreography by Jerome Robbins, opens at the Adelphi Theatre, NYC; runs for 462 performances
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Betty Comden born?
- Betty Comden was born on 1917-05-03 (American).
- What is Betty Comden known for?
- American dramatist and lyricist
- What historical events involved Betty Comden?
- Betty Comden was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Betty Comden is born, Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green's musical "On the Town" with choreography by Jerome Robbins, opens at .
- When did Betty Comden die?
- Betty Comden died on 2006-01-01.