Betty Comden and Adolph Green: A Bio-Bibliography

by Alice M. Robinson

Overview

This reference provides a detailed overview of the work of Betty Comden and Adolph Green, who for over fifty years have collaborated on skits, musicals, revues, and films. The book begins with a biography and a chronology, which serve as a summary of the major events in their lives and careers. Then there are six sections detailing their work on Broadway. Other sections then document their radio and film work. The sections contain entries for all of the productions with which Comden and Green were involved, and the entries provide full information about the performances, including cast lists, plot summaries, reviews, and commentaries. These sections are followed by an extensive bibliography and an appendix that lists the awards and nominations that Comden and Green and their works have received. A thorough index adds to the usefulness of the book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313276590
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/09/1993
Series:	Bio-Bibliographies in the Performing Arts , #45
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.88(d)

About the Author

ALICE M. ROBINSON is an Associate Professor of Theatre at the Baltimore County Campus of the University of Maryland, where she teaches courses on theatre history, American theatre, speech for the actor, and the oral interpretation of literature. She has published numerous articles, and her books include Notable Women in the American Theatre (Greenwood Press, 1989). She is also a director and an actress, as well as a member of the American Society for Theatre Research, the Association of Theatre in Higher Education, and the East Central Theatre Conference.

Table of Contents

Photographs
Preface
Biography of Betty Comden and Adolph Green
Chronology
Stage Musicals for Which Comden and Green Wrote Both the Book and the Lyrics
A Revue for Which Comden and Green Wrote Both the Sketches and the Lyrics
Stage Musicals for Which Comden and Green Wrote the Lyrics Only
Stage Musicals for Which Comden and Green Wrote the Book Only
Musicals and Revues for Which Comden and Green Contributed Lyrics
Retrospections of Stage Musicals
Films for Which Comden and Green Wrote the Screenplay and/or the Lyrics
Comden and Green as Performers
Other Performances by Comden and Green Both on Stage and in Films
Radio Programs Presented by The Revuers
Television Appearances of Comden and Green
Comden and Green Musicals Presented on Television
Discography
Bibliography
Appendix: Awards, Nominations, and Honors
Index

Editorial Reviews

A reference providing a detailed overview of the work of Comden and Green, who for over 50 years have collaborated on skits, musicals, revues, and films. The volume begins with a biography and a chronology, followed by six sections detailing their work on Broadway, and further sections documenting their radio, film, and television work. These sections are followed by an extensive discography and bibliography, and an appendix that lists awards and nominations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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