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Today in theatre history with a look back at the notable openings, closings, birthdays and other milestones on Broadway and beyond on each day of the year.
Playbill Celebrates Broadway's June Birthdays
Photo Features | June 04
On June 3, 1975:
Chicago
Opened on Broadway
Playbill Vault | June 03
Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd, Ralph Fiennes: 2 Decades Ago, Broadway Had a Similarly Starry Season
Playbill Vault | May 22
Today in Theatre History:
Damn Yankees
Celebrates Its 70th Anniversary
Playbill Vault | May 05
On May 3, 1960: Record-Breaking
The Fantasticks
Opens Off-Broadway
Playbill Vault | May 03
On May 2, 2005:
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Opens on B-R-O-A-D-W-A-Y
Playbill Vault | May 02
Audra McDonald Is the Most Tony-Nominated Performer in Broadway History
Tony Awards | May 01
Today in Theatre History:
Barnum
Opens on Broadway, April 30, 1980
Playbill Vault | April 30
Today in Theatre History: Sherie Rene Scott's
Everyday Rapture
Opened on Broadway April 29, 2010
Playbill Vault | April 29
Today in Theatre History:
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Finally Got Its Broadway Run April 28, 2005
Playbill Vault | April 28
Today in Theatre History:
The Normal Heart
Made Its Long-Awaited Broadway Debut April 27, 2011
Playbill Vault | April 27
Today in Theatre History: Stephen Sondheim's Groundbreaking
Company
Opens on Broadway, April 26, 1970
Playbill Vault | April 26
Today in Theatre History:
Big River
Brought Huckleberry Finn to Broadway on April 25, 1985
Playbill Vault | April 25
On April 24, 2017:
Anastasia
Musical, Based on Animated Film, Opens on Broadway
Playbill Vault | April 24
On April 22, 2015,
Something Rotten!
Opened On Broadway
Playbill Vault | April 22
On April 21, 1977:
Annie
Opens on Broadway
Playbill Vault | April 21
On April 20, 2010: Green Day Musical
American Idiot
Opens on Broadway
Playbill Vault | April 20
On April 19, 1945,
Carousel
Opened on Broadway
Playbill Vault | April 19
On April 18, 2005: Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas'
The Light in the Piazza
Opens On Broadway
Playbill Vault | April 18
On April 17, 2014: Moss Hart Bio-Play,
Act One
, Opens on Broadway
Playbill Vault | April 17
