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  1. On This Day: June 27 1989 – Pete Townshend Releases The Iron Man: The Musical

    On This Day: June 27 1989 – Pete Townshend Releases The Iron Man: The Musical

    On this day June 27 1989, Pete Townshend released The Iron Man, a concept album and musical adaptation of Ted Hughes’ 1968 children's book. Blending theatrical storytelling with rock instrumentation, the album featured guest appearances from fellow members of The Who, including Roger Daltrey and...
  2. On This Day: April 13, 1980 – Grease Ended Its Record Breaking Broadway Run

    On This Day: April 13, 1980 – Grease Ended Its Record Breaking Broadway Run

    On this day April 13, 1980, the original Broadway production of Grease closed its curtain for the final time after an incredible run of 3,388 performances. Opening in 1972, the show became a cultural phenomenon, capturing the spirit of 1950s teen life with high energy songs, unforgettable...
  3. On This Day: March 16 1982 Victor/Victoria Premiered at Filmex

    On This Day: March 16 1982 Victor/Victoria Premiered at Filmex

    On this day March 16 1982 the musical comedy Victor/Victoria premiered at FILMEX, the Los Angeles International Film Exposition. Directed by Blake Edwards, the film starred Julie Andrews, James Garner, Robert Preston, Lesley Ann Warren, John Rhys-Davies, and Alex Karras. Set in 1930s Paris...
  4. On This Day: March 10 1989 Les Misérables Opened at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto

    On This Day: March 10 1989 Les Misérables Opened at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto

    On this day March 10 1989 the beloved musical Les Misérables opened at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto marking the start of its highly successful Canadian run. The production brought the powerful story and iconic music of the legendary musical to a new audience solidifying its place as...
  5. On This Day: March 1 1981 Duke Ellington's Musical Sophisticated Ladies Opened at Lunt Fontanne Theatre in New York City

    On This Day: March 1 1981 Duke Ellington's Musical Sophisticated Ladies Opened at Lunt Fontanne Theatre in New York City

    On this day March 1 1981 the musical Sophisticated Ladies opened at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre in New York City. The production was a celebration of the music of Duke Ellington featuring a mix of his greatest compositions performed in a vibrant and stylish revue. The show included classic...
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