2/16 In Musical Theater History
On this day in 1919 while on tour with “Sinbad” Al Jolson adds George Gershwin’s “Swanee” to the show establishing the composer on Broadway. On this day in 1964 David Merrick presents the musical “Foxy” (72p) opening at the Ziegfeld Theater. Burt Lahr makes his last Broadway appearance in a musical... Sign in to see full entry.