2/8 In Musical Theater History
Opening on this date at the Winter Garden Theater, in 1913, is The Honeymoon Express (158p), starring Al Jolson and Fanny Brice. On this date in 1918, the same Al Jolson is given a song by a composer new to Broadway, which song he plans to use in his soon-to-open Winter Garden show. The song:... Sign in to see full entry.