Theatrical “Oh! Calcutta!” opened at the Edison Theatre in New York City.
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The opera 'Rinaldo,' by George Frideric Handel, premiered at Haymarket Theatre in London, UK.
The Wizard of Oz was shown at The Chicago Grand Opera House for the first time.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical soundtrack, 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' was recorded.
Luciano Pavarotti's final opera took place at New York Metropolitan Opera.
One of William Shakespeare's most acclaimed plays, ''Romeo & Juliet" was performed for the first time.
