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unusual facts about Betty Comden


Comden

Betty Comden (1917–2006), one-half of the musical-comedy duo Comden and Green


Blossom Dearie Sings Comden and Green

Blossom Dearie Sings Comden and Green is a 1959 (see 1959 in music) album by Blossom Dearie, focusing on the work of lyricists Betty Comden and Adolph Green.

George Abbott

Among those who crossed paths with Abbott early in their careers are Desi Arnaz, Gene Tierney, Betty Comden, Hal Prince, Adolph Green, Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne, Bob Fosse, Stephen Sondheim, Elaine Stritch, John Kander, Fred Ebb and Liza Minnelli.

Miss Subways

Lyricist Betty Comden later claimed that the musical influenced the contest's selection process to include more diverse contestants, due to the casting of the half-Japanese Sono Osato as Miss Turnstiles in the original production.

The Madwoman of Central Park West

Among those whose songs are included in the production are Peter Allen, Leonard Bernstein, Jerry Bock, Martin Charnin, Betty Comden, Fred Ebb, Adolph Green, Sheldon Harnick, John Kander, Ed Kleban, Barry Manilow, Joe Raposo, Mary Rodgers, Carole Bayer Sager, and Stephen Sondheim.


see also

Comden

A Party with Betty Comden and Adolph Green, musical revue with a book and lyrics by Betty Comden and Adolph Green

Blossom Dearie Sings Comden and Green, 1959 album by Blossom Dearie, focusing on the work of lyricists Betty Comden and Adolph Green