Stephen Schwartz’s musical “Godspell” premiered off-Broadway.
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The musical 'Grand Hotel' was first performed at the Martin Beck Theater in New York City.
Times Square Theater opened with a capacity of 1,032.
One of William Shakespeare's most acclaimed plays, ''Romeo & Juliet" was performed for the first time.
Silent romance comedy ''City Lights" by Charlie Chaplin premiered at the Los Angeles Theater.
The musical 'Chicago' opened at Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City.