The opera “Parsifal” by Richard Wagner premiered in Bayreuth, Germany.
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Oscar Wilde's 'Lady Windermere Fan' premiered at St James Theatre, London, UK.
William Shakespeare had his first known performance of 'The Tempest.'
Richard Wagner's opera Das Rheingold or The Rhine Gold is heard for the first time.
The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts opened in New York City.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Phantom of the Opera' was premiered in London with stars Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman.