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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

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Randi Lester


[Off-Broadway]
1995
Bonnie & Gail (Understudy)

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[Off-Broadway]
1988
Improv Actor / Ensemble [Replacement]

[Replacement]

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2017]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Producer
 
[West End, 2012]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2008] Cancelled
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2008] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Producer
 
[West End, 2003]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Producer
 
[West End, 2003]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Assistant to the Producer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Assistant to Producer
 
[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


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 to Support the Drama League Directors Project
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.
Photos: Inside The 2025 Drama League Awards
by Bruce Glikas - May 19, 2025

The best of Broadway gathered at the at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 16 to celebrate the 91st Annual Drama League Awards. Check out photos from the event here!
2025 Drama League Awards Winners- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 16, 2025

The best of Broadway is gathered at the at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate the 91st Annual Drama League Awards. BroadwayWorld is bringing you live updates from inside the ceremony. Check back to find out who wins!
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Recoups on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025

The producers of the new Broadway production of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize & New York Drama Critics' Circle-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross, have announced that the production has reached recoupment.
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.
Photos: Meet the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards Nominees
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 6, 2025

Jonathan Groff, Robyn Hurder, Josh Bergasse, Warren Carlyle, Jasmine Amy Rogers,  Shannon Lewis, and more are nominees at this year's Chita Rivera Awards! Check out photos of this year's honorees at The 2025 Chita Rivera Awards Nominees Reception.
Photos: Sarah Hyland and Orville Peck Reveal Drama League Nominations
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League today announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees. See photos from the event here and learn more about the nominations and the award ceremony!
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
NEWSIES, MARY POPPINS, & More Disney Titles to Join BroadwayHD
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2025

BroadwayHD will be bringing 10 classic and contemporary films from The Walt Disney Studios to the BroadwayHD streaming platform as part of a new licensing agreement.
Photos: BroadwayHD Celebrates Streaming Premiere of PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 31, 2025

BroadwayHD recently hosted an event to celebrate the streaming premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the stars on the red carpet here!
Photos: BroadwayHD Celebrates Streaming Premiere of PIPPIN 50th Anniversary Concert
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 27, 2025

BroadwayHD recently hosted an event to celebrate the streaming premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the stars on the red carpet here!
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Extends Run on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

The new Broadway production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross, directed by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Patrick Marber has now extended by an additional final two weeks.
Drama League Hosts 2025 Bowling Party
by James Blinken - Feb 25, 2025

The multi-year tradition started by board member Stan Ponte, now hosted by President Bonnie Comley, is more than just an outing. The annual Bowling Party begins a packed spring season for The Drama League.
PIPPIN 50th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT To Begin Streaming On BroadwayHD This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

BroadwayHD will exclusively broadcast the world premiere of the Pippin 50th Anniversary Concert beginning Thursday, March 13.
Photo Special: Celebrating BC/EFA Executive Director Tom Viola
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2024

All of us here at BroadwayWorld wanted to pay tribute to Tom, and to our strong partnership, by taking a look back with this photo gallery below. 
Photos: Ephraim Sykes, Nikki Renee Daniels, And More Turn Out for Drama League DRAMA AT THE DISCO Benefit
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Oct 23, 2024

The Drama League recently held its DRAMA AT THE DISCO: A DRAMA LEAGUE BENEFIT.” Check out photos from the event whose guests and performers included Ephraim Sykes, Nichelle Lewis, Nikki Renée Daniels and more.
Ephraim Sykes, Jenna de Waal, Nichelle Lewis Will Perform at DRAMA AT THE DISCO Benefit
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 4, 2024

The Drama League just announced “DRAMA AT THE DISCO: A DRAMA LEAGUE BENEFIT.” The benefit, presented with a spirit of uplifting and amplifying the New York theater community, will be held on Monday, October 21 at 7:00PM at The Edison Rooftop.
The Drama League to Present DRAMA AT THE DISCO: A DRAMA LEAGUE BENEFIT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024

The Drama League will present DRAMA AT THE DISCO: A DRAMA LEAGUE BENEFIT. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Drama League's Disco-Inspired Gala: A New Era of Creative Fundraising
by James Blinken - Aug 10, 2024

Set for October 21, 2024, at The Edison Rooftop, this rejuvenated event promises to be a night of unforgettable fun and creativity, supporting the only year-round creative development home for directors.

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, as well as the Best Theatrical Event award at the Tony Awards for Jay Johnson: The Two and Only.

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