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South Pacific Wins Pulitzer Prize
Although it actually premiered in 1949, it is well worth a mention because it actually won a Pulitzer Prize. It was based on the Pulitzer Prize winning book "Tales of the South Pacific" published in 1947. It ran for 1,925 performances. -
Guys and Dolls
Based on two short stories. It ran for 1,200 performances and won a Tony Award for Best Musical. -
A Star is Born
A Star is Born brought back Judy Garland as the main character. It is the second of four adaptations. The screenplay is the adaptation of the original 1937 film. -
The Desperate Hours
Play based on the 1954 Thriller novel with the same name. Won the Tony Award for best play and best direction in 1955 -
West Side Story
West Side Story was a broadway production that ran for 732 performances and won six Tony Awards in 1958 including one for Best Musical -
Marilyn Monroe dies
Marilyn Monroe found dead at the age of 36 of an overdose. She was a pop icon and was well known in the musical/film industry. Her death rocked America and her cause of death has been the center of some conspiracy theories. -
The Sound of Music
Initially the release was set as a roadshow theatrical release but it took the world by storm. The Sound of Music is a well known-Classical performance. It was nominated for nine Tony Awards. It grossed $286 Million dollars world wide and was the highest grossing film of 1965 -
America loses Walt Disney
Walt Disney passes away at the age of 65 due to complications of lung cancer. Walt Disney at the time of his death had brought 81 musical films to life. The last one he approved on was The Aristocrats. His death was a true loss. -
Grease
Grease begins in Chicago in 1971. In 1978, Grease was adapted into a feature film. It was very popular! -
Annie
The popular musical Annie begans it U.S Tour in Miami FL. It ran for a whole month before it moved onto other cities and finally played in Chicago for 32 weeks. It was extremely popular