This Day on Broadway

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Tuesday, March 20, 2007

3/20 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1911 the Winter Garden Theater opens with the revue “ La Belle Paree” (104p) With this show the Shubert Brothers (who run the theater) start a series of spectacular revues intended to compete with Ziegfeld. However it’s the debut of singer Al Jolson this night who takes all best... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 19, 2007

3/19 In Music Theater History

Opening at the Shubert Theater this day in 1917 is Victor Herbert’s “Eileen” (64p) The Joe Fields production is considered one of his Herbert’s sunniest works and contains the song “It’s a Great Day For the Irish” The musical (though Herbert calls it an Opera) is a success and tours for a year. On... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 18, 2007

3/18 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1881 Barnum and Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth Circus makes it’s first New York City appearance at Madison Garden. On this day in 1901 Chauncey Olcott revives his “A Romance of Althone” (46p) at Haverly’s 14 th Street Theater. On this day in 1963 opening at the Broadway Theater is... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, March 17, 2007

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.

Friday, March 16, 2007

3/16 In Musical Theater HIstory

On this day in 1914 Female impersonator Julian Eltinge is lyricist and star of The Crinoline Girl (88p). Otto Hauerbach provides the book and Percy Wenrich the score. S/he'll twirl at the Knickerbocker Theatre until June. On this day in 1943 director Rouben Mamoulian, concerned that the new Rodgers... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 15, 2007

3/15 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1920 Follies star Eddie Cantor signs a long term recording contract with Brunswick Records worth over $250,000 (a record at the time) for five years, much against the objections of Ziegfeld. On this day Leonard Sillman’s New Faces of 1934 (149p) revue opens at the Fulton Theater. The... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

03/14 In Musical Theater History

On this day in 1885 Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado”( 672p) premieres at London’s Savoy theater to critical acclaim. It will become not only their longest running opera but also their most popular. By the end of the that year it will be estimated that over 150 companies will be producing the work... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

3/13 In Musical History

On this day in 1911 Ivan Caryl’s London hit “The Pink Lady” (312p) opens at the New Amsterdam Theater. It will be the English composer’s most successful Broadway musical and lead to his move to the US. On this day in 1916 Belle Baker sings Al Jolson’s newest song hit “Where Did Robinson Crusoe Go... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, March 12, 2007

03/12 In Musical History

The great Northeastern Blizzard continues this day in 1888. New York City is a ghost town and theaters remain closed while over 400 people parish. On this day in 1918 Jerome Kern’s “Toot-Toot” (40p) opens at the George M Cohan Theater. A typical show of the WWI era, one of the numbers for the chorus... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, March 11, 2007

03/11 In Musical History

On this day the great Northeastern Blizzard of 1888 begins. Soon all of New York City is isolated and all theaters and businesses close for 12 days. On this day in 1930 Edward Franklin Albee, vaudeville producer and theatre owner, dies today in Palm Beach, Florida. Opening At the Off-Broadway... Sign in to see full entry.

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