The opera “Die Entführung aus dem Serail” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart premiered in Vienna, Austria.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical soundtrack, 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' was recorded.
The opera company The Deutsche Opernhaus (now know as Deutsche Oper Berlin) was founded. They opened with a performance of The Deutsche Opernhaus.
William Shakespeare had his first known performance of 'The Tempest.'
Mozart's last opera, 'The Magic Flute,' premiered in Vienna.
The play 'Why Marry?' opened at the Astor Theatre in New York City.
