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Nassau Street Theatre
The Nassau Theatre is built in 1732, becoming Manhattan's first significant theatre. -
The Black Crook Opens
The play "The Black Crook", known as the first modern Broadway musical, opens on Broadway. -
The First All-Black Musical Opens
The musical comedy "In Dahomey" becomes the first ever musical to be written and performed by an all African-American crew and cast on Broadway. -
Cole Porter's Broadway Debut
The famous Broadway songwriter Cole Porter makes his Broadway debut with a musical comedy called "See America First". -
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Debut
Famous songwriting duo Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II make their Broadway debut with the musical "Oklahoma!", which opens in 1943. -
First Broadway Cast Recording Released
The musical "Oklahoma!" releases its Broadway cast recording and popularizes the production of musical cast recordings. -
First Tony Award Ceremony
The first ever Tony awards ceremony takes place in 1947. -
First Best Musical Recipient
In the 3rd annual Tony awards ceremony, the Cole Porter musical "Kiss Me, Kate" is the first ever recipient of the Best Musical Tony award. -
Bob Fosse's Debut
Bob Fosse choreographs his first musical ("The Pajama Game") on Broadway. -
Stephen Sondheim's Debut
"West Side Story" opens at the Winter Garden Theatre, and the legendary theatre songwriter Stephen Sondheim makes his Broadway debut. -
The First Tony Awards to Be Broadcast on TV
The 21st Tony Awards is the first Tonys ceremony to be broadcast on national television. -
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Debut
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber makes his Broadway debut with the musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" 1971. -
Phantom of the Opera Becomes The Longest Running Show On Broadway
In 2006, the Phantom of the Opera becomes the longest running show on Broadway and would continue its run until April of 2023. -
Hal Prince Wins The Most Tonys Ever
In 60th Tony Award Ceremony, director and producer Hal Prince earns his 21st Tony award, the most anyone has ever won. -
Audra McDonald Wins The Most Tonys As a Performer
In 2014, Audra McDonald wins her sixth Tony, making her the Broadway performer with the most Tonys. -
The Lion King Breaks Box-Office Records
In 2014, "The Lion King" becomes the highest grossing musical on Broadway with a worldwide gross over 6.2 billion dollars.