The Royal Opera House opened at Covent Garden, London, England.
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William Shakespeare had his first known performance of 'The Tempest.'
The first known performance of William Shakespeare's 'Othello' occurred at Whitehall Palace, London.
Stephen Schwartz's musical 'Godspell' premiered off-Broadway.
The Long Parliament ordered all theaters to close in London, including The Globe Theatre, which was once partly owned by William Shakespeare.
Grease The Musical first opened at the Eden Theatre in Manhattan, New York.