3/17 in Musical Theater History
“Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!” On this day in 1918 actress Nora Bayes asks George M. Cohan to write a patriotic song for her to sing upcoming serviceman benefit. On this day in 1925 opening at the Vanderbilt Theater is Rodgers and Hart’s “The Girl Friend” (301p) with a book by Herbert Fields and... Sign in to see full entry.