Opera “Alexander’s Feast” by George Frideric Handel premiered in London.
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Neil Simon's play 'Laughter on the 23rd Floor' opened at Richard Rodger's New York City theatre.
One of William Shakespeare's most acclaimed plays, ''Romeo & Juliet" was performed for the first time.
Musical 'Grease' opened at the New London Theatre.
The musical 'Sometime' put on its first performance at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway, New York City, US.
The second Theatre Royal, Covent Garden in London, opened.