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Additional authors

1. Mindel, Lee
2. Urquhart, Craig
3. Zippel, David
4. Trueblood, Paul
5. Comden, Betty
6. Green, Adolph
7. Leavel, Beth, 1955-
8. Ziémba, Karen
9. Block, Stephanie J
10. Arnaz, Lucie, 1951-
11. Ebersole, Christine
12. Newman, Phyllis, 1933-2019
13. Green, Amanda
14. Blazer, Judith
15. Testa, Mary
16. Carmello, Carolee
17. Callaway, Ann Hampton
18. Callaway, Liz
19. White, Lillias
20. Uggams, Leslie
21. Stritch, Elaine
22. Lypsinka
23. Epperson, John, 1955-
24. Cook, Barbara
25. Corwin, Betty L.
26. Parker/Hodges Productions
27. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Theatre on Film and Tape Archive

Description

1. 1 videodisc (DVD) (63 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

1. This concert is a tribute to performer/lyricist/librettist/screenwriter Betty Comden, who died in 2006. The program consists of performances of songs Comden wrote with her longtime partner Adolph Green (1914-2002) in collaboration with various composers. Performers include Green's widow Phyllis Newman, and their daughter Amanda. Also included is a clip of Comden & Green performing together on television in the 1950s.

Alternative title

1. Betty Comden memorial concert

Subject

1. Tributes
2. Musical theater > New York (State) > New York
3. Theatrical productions > New York (State) > New York > 2001-2010
4. Comden, Betty > Friends and associates

Call number

1. NCOV 3374

Note

1. The lyrics of all songs performed in this tribute concert were written by Comden & Green. Composers include Leonard Bernstein, Cy Coleman, Andre Previn and Jule Styne.

Access (note)

1. Restricted to qualified researchers.

Credits (note)

1. Musical direction, Paul Trueblood.

Event (note)

1. Videotaped by The New York Public Library's Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at the Majestic Theatre, New York, N.Y., Sep. 18, 2007.

Biography (note)

1. Betty Comden (1915?-2006) was a performer, lyricist, librettist, and screenwriter who usually worked with partner Adolph Green. Their stage collaborations include On the town (1944), Wonderful town (1953), Bells are ringing (1956), On the twentieth century (1978), and The Will Rogers Follies (1991). Films include Singin' in the rain (1952) and The band wagon (1953).

Linking entry (note)

1. Forms part of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, Billy Rose Theatre Division.

Title

1. Great Women salute a great woman : Betty Comden, in the words of Comden & Green [videorecording] / Produced by Lee Mindel, Craig Urquhart and David Zippel ; directed by David Zippel and Lee Mindel ; [video prod. company] Parker/Hodges Productions ; [video producer] Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, Patrick Hoffman, director.

Imprint

1. New York, c2007.

Access

1. Restricted to qualified researchers.

Credits

1. Musical direction, Paul Trueblood.

Performer

1. Introductory remarks: Lauren Bacall.
2. Archival footage: Betty Comden and Adolph Green.
3. Musicians: Paul Trueblood, Scott Frankel, Tom Kitt, Alex Rybeck, Don Rebic, Rob Bowman, Ted Sperling, and Jered Egan.

Event

1. Videotaped by The New York Public Library's Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at the Majestic Theatre, New York, N.Y., Sep. 18, 2007.

Biography

1. Betty Comden (1915?-2006) was a performer, lyricist, librettist, and screenwriter who usually worked with partner Adolph Green. Their stage collaborations include On the town (1944), Wonderful town (1953), Bells are ringing (1956), On the twentieth century (1978), and The Will Rogers Follies (1991). Films include Singin' in the rain (1952) and The band wagon (1953).

Linking entry

1. Forms part of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive, Billy Rose Theatre Division.

Connect to:

1. Request Access to Theatre on Film and Tape Archive Special Collections material

Local subject

1. Tributes.

Added author

1. Mindel, Lee, producer.
2. Mindel, Lee, director.
3. Urquhart, Craig, producer.
4. Zippel, David, producer.
5. Zippel, David, director.
6. Trueblood, Paul, musical director.
7. Comden, Betty, performer.
8. Green, Adolph, performer.
9. Leavel, Beth, 1955- performer.
10. Ziémba, Karen, performer.
11. Block, Stephanie J, performer.
12. Arnaz, Lucie, 1951- performer.
13. Ebersole, Christine, performer.
14. Newman, Phyllis, 1933-2019, performer.
15. Green, Amanda, performer.
16. Blazer, Judith, performer.
17. Testa, Mary, performer.
18. Carmello, Carolee, performer.
19. Callaway, Ann Hampton, performer.
20. Callaway, Liz, performer.
21. White, Lillias, performer.
22. Uggams, Leslie, performer.
23. Stritch, Elaine, performer.
24. Lypsinka, performer.
25. Epperson, John, 1955- performer.
26. Cook, Barbara, performer.
27. Corwin, Betty L.
28. Parker/Hodges Productions.
29. New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.

Research call number

1. NCOV 3374