This Day on Broadway

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Saturday, March 10, 2007

03/10 In Musical History

On this day in 1906 the New York Dramatic Mirror reveals that producer Florenz Ziegfeld has broken with the Shuberts over a deal made a year ago. It will start a feud between the producers that will last for several years until the Shuberts purchase the Ziegfeld Follies name after his death from his... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 9, 2007

03/09 In Musical History

On this day in 1931 Rodgers and Hart’s “Simple Simon” (16p) with Ed Wynn returns to the Majestic Theater for a two week stay. On this day in 1959 Marc Blitzstein’s “Juno” (16p) opens at the Winter Garden Theater starring Shirley Booth and Melvin Douglas. The musical adaptation of Sean O’Casey’s... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 8, 2007

3/08 In Musical History

On this day in 1920 the Ziegfeld Girls of 1920 (78p) opens on the New Amsterdam Roof Theatre. This revue also boasts the talents of Fannie Brice, W.C. Fields, and Lillian Lorraine. On this day in 1932 opening at the Ziegfeld Theater Bert Lahr and Lupe Velez star in Hot-Cha!( 119p) a musical by Mark... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

3/07 In Music Theater History

On this day in 1896 the last Gilbert and Sullivan Operetta, “The Grand Duke” premieres at the Savoy Theater in London. It will be one of their few works not to have a Broadway run. On this day in 1918 at the Vanderbilt Theater the Harry Carroll/Joseph McCarthy musical “Oh Look!”( 68p) opens. It is a... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

3/05 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1932 March King John Phillip Sousa dies of a heart attack in his hotel room. Sousa was in Ringgold PA for a concert. Appropriately the last piece he conducted the night before his death was his march “The Stars and Stripes Forever” On this day in 1951 English/Welsh composer Ivor... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 5, 2007

3/05 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1954 opening at the Mark Hellenger Theater is Sigmund Romberg’s (and his last) musical “The Girl In Pink Tights” (115p) starring French singer/actress Jeanmaire. With lyrics(and unaccredited musical additions) by Leo Robin and a book by Jerome Chodorov and Joseph Fields this look at... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 4, 2007

3/04 In Musical History

On this day in 1922 Comedian and song-writer Bert Williams passes away in New York. Along with George Walker they formed a popular vaudeville team in 1895. In 1902, Williams wrote and produced In Dahomey, the first full-length Broadway musical written and performed by African Americans. After Walker... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 3, 2007

3/03 In Musical History

Opening on this day in 1794 at the John Street Theater is “Tammany/The Agreeable Surprise” (4p). Widely regarded as the first native American opera the James Hewett work will be the starting point for what will become the Broadway Theater scene in New York. On this day in 1875 Georges Bizet’s opera... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, March 2, 2007

Broadway Trivia Time

Taking a short break from our daily list here's a bit of Broadway Trivia: Richard Rodgers is the only American Composer to win all 6 major Entertainment Awards.Tony,Emmy,Oscar,Grammy,Pulitzer and Peabody They are in order: Pulitzer: Special award for "Oklahoma!" (1944) also Best Drama "South... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 1, 2007

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.

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