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BIO

Bonnie Comley is the founder of BroadwayHD.com, an online streaming service on a mission to promote and preserve live theatre, extending the reach of Broadway and Broadway caliber shows to anyone, anywhere. BroadwayHD is capturing and then transporting the magic of performance from the stage to your screen so if you can't get to Broadway, get to BroadwayHD


BroadwayHD.com's recent productions include: She Loves Me (Guinness World Record), Romeo and Juliet (Orlando Bloom),Cyrano de Bergerac (Kevin Kline), and Stephen Sondheim's Company (Neil Patrick Harris, Stephen Colbert, Patti LuPone).
Bonnie also is a three-time Tony Award winning producer, and won an Olivier Award, and two Drama Desk Awards for her stage productions. Her lead producing credits include the Tony Award-winning Jay Johnson: The Two and Only, Princesses, In The Wings, and the upcoming Broadway bound, new musical; Back Home Again (Sheldon Epps, director). Comley's Broadway co-producing credits include: On Your Feet, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, War Horse, Legally Blonde, Sunday in the Park With George, and The 39 Steps among others. Comley is a member of The Broadway League.
The theater community has honored Comley for her philanthropic work including The Actors Fund Medal of Honor, The Drama League Special Contribution to the Theater Award, The Paul Newman Award from Arts Horizons and The Theater Museum Distinguished Service Award. Comley's educational honors include The Distinguished Alumni Award from Emerson College and The Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Massachusetts, and the business honor society Beta Gamma Sigma. The Music Theater Program is named in her honor at Boston University, The Musical Theater Society Room bears her name at Emerson College and the 500-seat theater at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is known as the Comley/Lane Theater.

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STAGE CREDITS

If It Was Easy
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Randi Lester
Fortune's Fools
[Off-Broadway]
1995
Bonnie & Gail (Understudy)
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Noo Yawk Tawk
[Off-Broadway]
1988
Improv Actor / Ensemble [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Productions

Sunset BoulevardSunset Boulevard
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
China DollChina Doll
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
On Your FeetOn Your Feet
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
SylviaSylvia
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
A Gentleman's Guide to Love & MurderA Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Jekyll & HydeJekyll & Hyde
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Top HatTop Hat
 
[West End, 2012]
Producer
A Streetcar Named DesireA Streetcar Named Desire
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
Gore Vidal's The Best ManGore Vidal's The Best Man
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
War HorseWar Horse
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
The Merchant of VeniceThe Merchant of Venice
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
Bloody Bloody Andrew JacksonBloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
EnronEnron
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
The 39 StepsThe 39 Steps
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Producer
Come Fly AwayCome Fly Away
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
All About MeAll About Me
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
Superior DonutsSuperior Donuts
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
American BuffaloAmerican Buffalo
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
Godspell
 
[Broadway, 2008] Cancelled
Producer
Sunday in the Park with GeorgeSunday in the Park with George
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer (In Association With)
The 39 StepsThe 39 Steps
 
[Broadway, 2008] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
Cyrano de BergeracCyrano de Bergerac
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
Legally BlondeLegally Blonde
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
Jay Johnson: The Two and OnlyJay Johnson: The Two and Only
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
In The Wings
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Producer
Princesses
 
[, 2005]
Producer (By Special Arrangement)
The Two and Only
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Producer (In Association With)
The Normal Heart
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Producer (Produced b Special Arrangement)
Fiddler on the RoofFiddler on the Roof
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Producer
Thoroughly Modern Millie
 
[West End, 2003]
Producer
GypsyGypsy
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Producer
Ragtime
 
[West End, 2003]
Producer
Thoroughly Modern MillieThoroughly Modern Millie
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Assistant to the Producer
Minnelli on Minnelli
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Assistant to Producer
Wait Until Dark
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Assistant to the Producer

Additional Credits

Stormy Weather [Pasadena, CA, 2009]
Produced by Special Arrangement

Jay Johnson: The Two and Only [West End, 2008]
Producer

Lobby Hero [West End, 2002]
Associate Producer

JFK: A Musical Drama [Ireland, 1997]
Associate Producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Musical

Bonnie Comley, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Musical

Bonnie Comley, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Revival of a Play

Bonnie Comley, Gore Vidal's The Best Man

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Play

Bonnie Comley, Gore Vidal's The Best Man

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Musical

Bonnie Comley, Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Revival of a Play

Bonnie Comley, The Merchant of Venice

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Play

Bonnie Comley, War Horse

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Revival of a Play

Bonnie Comley, The Merchant of Venice

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Revival of a Musical

Bonnie Comley, Sunday in the Park with George


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Unique Theatrical Experience

Bonnie Comley, The 39 Steps

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Play

Bonnie Comley, The 39 Steps

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Revival of a Musical

Bonnie Comley, Sunday in the Park with George

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Musical

Bonnie Comley, Legally Blonde


winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Theatrical Event

Bonnie Comley, Jay Johnson: The Two and Only

Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Revival of a Musical

Bonnie Comley, Fiddler on the Roof

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Revival of a Musical

Bonnie Comley, Fiddler on the Roof

Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Revival of a Musical

Bonnie Comley, Gypsy

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Revival of a Musical

Bonnie Comley, Gypsy

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News


Tonya Pinkins, and Bonnie Comley & Stewart Lane to be Honored at 2026 TRU Love Benefi Photo
Tonya Pinkins, and Bonnie Comley & Stewart Lane to be Honored at 2026 TRU Love Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2026

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present the 2026 TRU Love Benefit, honoring respected members of the theater community. Producers Bonnie Comley & Stewart Lane will be given the TRU Spirit of Theater Award.
A Landmark Gift in a Landmark Year for Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane Photo
A Landmark Gift in a Landmark Year for Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane
by James Blinken - Jan 2, 2026

2025 has emerged as a defining year—one marked by artistic milestones, civic recognition, and now a transformational investment in arts education for Lane and Comley.
Photos: Opening Night of Fahrenheit 451 at Bay Street Theater! Photo
Photos: Opening Night of Fahrenheit 451 at Bay Street Theater!
by James Blinken - Dec 1, 2025

Bay Strect Theater's recent opening night of Fahrenheit 45/ lit up the stage with Ray Bradbury's iconic dystopian tale, reimagined in a vivid new production directed by Stephen Hamilton.
2025 Living Landmarks are Broadway and Arts Superstars! Photo
2025 Living Landmarks are Broadway and Arts Superstars!
by James Blinken - Nov 9, 2025

On November 5, 2025, The New York Landmarks Conservancy recognized New Yorkers who have made outstanding contributions to the City and honored them as Living Landmarks at its recent gala.
Bay Street Theater’s Literature Live Ignites Young Minds Photo
Bay Street Theater’s Literature Live Ignites Young Minds
by James Blinken - Nov 8, 2025

Literature Live!, Bay Street’s flagship educational initiative. Now in its 16th year, the program brings professional theatrical productions of literary classics to thousands of students across Long Island—free of charge.
Photos: Inside the Drama League's 2025 Benefit, DRAMA AT THE DISCO VOL. 2 Photo
Photos: Inside the Drama League's 2025 Benefit, DRAMA AT THE DISCO VOL. 2
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 29, 2025

Earlier this week at The Edison Rooftop, the Drama League hosted their annual fall benefit Drama at the Disco. Check out photos here!
Cast Set For FAHRENHEIT 451 at Bay Street Theater Photo
Cast Set For FAHRENHEIT 451 at Bay Street Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025

Bay Street Theater will present Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 from November 13 through November 30, 2025, directed by Bay Street co-founder Stephen Hamilton.
Adrienne Warren, Soleia Pfieffer, and More Set For DRAMA AT THE DISCO Drama League Be Photo
Adrienne Warren, Soleia Pfieffer, and More Set For DRAMA AT THE DISCO Drama League Benefit
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

The performers and special guests have been announced for “DRAMA AT THE DISCO VOL. 2: A DRAMA LEAGUE BENEFIT,” taking place this month. Learn more here!
Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane to Be Honored at 2025 Living Landmarks Celebration Photo
Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane to Be Honored at 2025 Living Landmarks Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2025

Bonnie Comley and Stewart F. Lane will be honored by the New York Landmarks Conservancy at the 2025 Living Landmarks Celebration on November 5 at The Plaza.
BONNIE & CLYDE Plays at Bay Street Theater Throughout August Photo
BONNIE & CLYDE Plays at Bay Street Theater Throughout August
by James Blinken - Aug 9, 2025

Bay Street Theater ignited its stage with danger and desire as Bonnie & Clyde: The Musical opened to a full house on Saturday, August 2. The high-octane production, directed by Artistic Director Scott Schwartz, launched the final installment of Bay Street’s 2025 Main-stage Season, delivering an electric, stripped-down retelling of the infamous outlaw lovers.
BroadwayHD Partners with Endeavor Streaming Photo
BroadwayHD Partners with Endeavor Streaming
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 3, 2025

Theatre streaming service, BroadwayHD, has partnered with Endeavor Streaming to deliver an elevated viewing experience for its subscribers and extend the reach of its Broadway caliber shows to more theatre fans around the world.
Industry Leaders Show Up in Support at The Drama League's 91st Annual Drama League Aw Photo
Industry Leaders Show Up in Support at The Drama League's 91st Annual Drama League Awards Luncheon
by James Blinken - May 20, 2025

Under the leadership of Bonnie Comley, Bevin Ross, and Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, the 91st Annual Drama League Awards Luncheon transformed the Ziegfeld Ballroom into a vibrant tribute to the power and artistry of live theater. This iconic event, a mainstay of the Broadway and Off-Broadway calendar, once again honored the past season's most compelling productions and performances—an affirmation of theater’s enduring role in American culture.
Theater Luminaries Bring Dramatic Looks to the Olmsted Awards Luncheon Photo
Theater Luminaries Bring Dramatic Looks to the Olmsted Awards Luncheon
by James Blinken - May 11, 2025

New York City's beloved Central Park set the stage for high society and drama at the Central Park Conservancy’s 43rd annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon, (also known has the 'hat lunch') where theater industry leaders lent their star power and civic spirit to one of the city's most elegant spring fundraisers.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Bonnie Comley been nominated for?

Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Outstanding Revival of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Gore Vidal's The Best Man, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Gore Vidal's The Best Man, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Outstanding Revival of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Merchant of Venice, Best Play (Tony Awards) for War Horse, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Merchant of Venice, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Unique Theatrical Experience (Drama Desk Awards) for The 39 Steps, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The 39 Steps, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sunday in the Park with George, Outstanding Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde, Best Theatrical Event (Tony Awards) for Jay Johnson: The Two and Only, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Outstanding Revival of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Gypsy and Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Gypsy.

What awards has Bonnie Comley won?

Bonnie Comley has won several prestigious awards, including the Outstanding Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder and the Best Musical award at the Tony Awards for the same production. She also received the Unique Theatrical Experience award at the Drama Desk Awards for The 39 Steps and the Best Theatrical Event award at the Tony Awards for Jay Johnson: The Two and Only.

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