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Great Women salute a great woman : Betty Comden, in the words of Comden & Green
- Title
- 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.
- Publication
- New York, c2007.
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Moving image | Restricted use | NCOV 3374 | Performing Arts Research Collections - TOFT |
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- Additional Authors
- Mindel, Lee
- Urquhart, Craig
- Zippel, David
- Trueblood, Paul
- Comden, Betty
- Green, Adolph
- Leavel, Beth, 1955-
- Ziémba, Karen
- Block, Stephanie J
- Arnaz, Lucie, 1951-
- Ebersole, Christine
- Newman, Phyllis, 1933-2019
- Green, Amanda
- Blazer, Judith
- Testa, Mary
- Carmello, Carolee
- Callaway, Ann Hampton
- Callaway, Liz
- White, Lillias
- Uggams, Leslie
- Stritch, Elaine
- Lypsinka
- Epperson, John, 1955-
- Cook, Barbara
- Corwin, Betty L.
- Parker/Hodges Productions.
- New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.
- Description
- 1 videodisc (DVD) (63 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.
- Summary
- 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
- Betty Comden memorial concert
- Subjects
- Note
- 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)
- Restricted to qualified researchers.
- Credits (note)
- Musical direction, Paul Trueblood.
- Event (note)
- 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)
- 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).
- Call Number
- NCOV 3374
- OCLC
- 212382298
- Title
- 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
- New York, c2007.
- Access
- Restricted to qualified researchers.
- Credits
- Musical direction, Paul Trueblood.
- Performer
- Introductory remarks: Lauren Bacall.Archival footage: Betty Comden and Adolph Green.Musicians: Paul Trueblood, Scott Frankel, Tom Kitt, Alex Rybeck, Don Rebic, Rob Bowman, Ted Sperling, and Jered Egan.
- Event
- 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
- 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).
- Connect to:
- Local Subject
- Tributes.
- Added Author
- Mindel, Lee, producer.Mindel, Lee, director.Urquhart, Craig, producer.Zippel, David, producer.Zippel, David, director.Trueblood, Paul, musical director.Comden, Betty, performer.Green, Adolph, performer.Leavel, Beth, 1955- performer.Ziémba, Karen, performer.Block, Stephanie J, performer.Arnaz, Lucie, 1951- performer.Ebersole, Christine, performer.Newman, Phyllis, 1933-2019, performer.Green, Amanda, performer.Blazer, Judith, performer.Testa, Mary, performer.Carmello, Carolee, performer.Callaway, Ann Hampton, performer.Callaway, Liz, performer.White, Lillias, performer.Uggams, Leslie, performer.Stritch, Elaine, performer.Lypsinka, performer.Epperson, John, 1955- performer.Cook, Barbara, performer.Corwin, Betty L.Parker/Hodges Productions.New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Billy Rose Theatre Division. Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.
- Research Call Number
- NCOV 3374