This Day on Broadway

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Sunday, April 8, 2007

04/08 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1904 New York City bids adieu to Longacre Square, which had no particular reputation, and says hello to Times Square, which soon develops quite a reputation indeed. Mayor George B. McClennan (son of the Civil War general) announces the official name change. "Times" is, of course,... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 7, 2007

4/06 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1924 Producer H.H. Frazee, worried that the public is not attending the Detroit tryout of “No, No. Nanette”, asks writers Vincent Youmans and Irving Caesar for a few new songs to give the musical a “lift”. On this day in 1947 The first Tony Awards ceremony is held at the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, April 5, 2007

4/05 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1912 opening at the Cohan Theater is “The Wall Street Girl” (56p) starring Blanche Ring and Charles Winninger. This, the last musical of composer Karl Hoschna, also contains the first Broadway appearance of Will Rogers doing his rope tricks. ”Red Hot Momma” Sophie Tucker opens at the... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, April 3, 2007

4/03 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1888 the London premiere of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Pirates of Penzance” (388p) occurs at the Opera Comique while the New York run continues. On this day in 1917 the entrance of the United States in WW I is marked at the Palace Theater as Irving Berlin’s Navy recruitment song “For... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, April 2, 2007

3/02 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1917 President Woodrow Wilson asks Congress to declare war on Germany, entering the US in WW I, and the 15 year reign of the European Operetta suddenly ends on Broadway, opening the door for American composers to change the face of the Broadway Musical. On this day in 1923 the touring... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 1, 2007

04/01 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1917 Ragtime composer Scott Joplin passes away in New York City while attempting to get a publisher for his opera “Treemonisha”. The opera would finally be heard on Broadway in 1976. On this day in 1918 Actor-manager Henry Miller opens his theatre in New York City. Designed to seat... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 31, 2007

3/31 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1917 according to legend, composer George M Cohan sees a parade of men marching down Broadway on their way to France and gets the idea for a new song which will become “Over There”. On this day in 1919 the revue “Take it From Me” (96p) opens at the 44 th Street Theater. Totally... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 30, 2007

03/30 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1924 librettist Glenn MacDonough dies in Stamford Connecticut. He started his career as a journalist on the New York World. Later he worked with Victor Herbert on Babes in Toyland. He was 57 years old. On this day in 1943 butter and meat are rationed for the first time. Many Broadway... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 29, 2007

03/29 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1932 “The Jack Benny Show” premieres on the NBC radio network. Benny quickly becomes the top rated comic, a position he will hold for 35 years even when he moves to CBS in 1952 and TV in 1953. Benny will also make three solo appearances on Broadway (1942,1957,1963) Opening this day at... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

3/28 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1927 the Majestic Theater opens with the forgettable “Rufus LaMaire’s Affairs” (56p) Built specifically for musicals some of the better shows to play the theater will include “The Student Prince”, ”Babes in Arms”, ”Carousel”, ”The Music Man” and “Phantom of the Opera”. On this day in... Sign in to see full entry.

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