Broadway Musicals Day

Where is Broadway Musicals Day celebrated?

Broadway Musicals Day is mainly celebrated in New York City, where the Broadway Theatre is located.

Who is Broadway Musicals Day celebrated by?

Stage artists, theatergoers, and enthusiasts celebrate Broadway Musicals Day every year on September 29.

When did Broadway Musicals Day first start?

The origin of Broadway Musicals Day is not exactly known.

Who started Broadway Musicals Day?

The creator of Broadway Musicals Day remains unidentified to this day.

History And Timeline

Broadway Theatre and Broadway musicals both have long and exciting histories. Here, we will discuss some major events related to this topic.

1750

First New York Theaters

Thomas Kean and Walter Murray established first theaters in New York City around this time.

1826

Establishment of Bowery Theatre

Bowery Theatre came into existence in 1826. Previously, it went by the name of New York Theatre.

1866

First Broadway Musical

In 1866, Niblo's Garden held the 'The Black Crook'. This was the first musical comedy of all time which had a record 474 runs.

'20s

Influence of Vaudeville

Musicals changed quite a lot in the '20s. They started featuring popular songs, dance routines, and star actresses and actors.

1927

Premier of 'Show Boat'

In 1927, 'Show Boat' premiered at the Ziegfield Theatre. It was one of the most famous musicals of that decade.

Traditions And Customs

The first theaters in New York came into existence in 1750. After that, the number increased gradually. Before the 1900s, Broadway Theatre centered around Union Square, but later, it moved to Midtown Manhattan. 'The Black Crook' is the first Broadway musical of all time. It came out in 1866. This musical ran for a total of 474 performances, which was a record back then.

Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II released 'Oklahoma!' in 1943. This musical ran for 2,212 performances. It still remains to be one of the most-performed musicals of all time. 'Oklahoma!' was based on a play named 'Green Grow The Lilacs' by Lynn Riggs. In 1944, Hammerstein and Rodgers received the Pulitzer Prize for this musical.

Over the years, Broadway Theatre has produced numerous musicals and plays. Some of the best ones are 'The Phantom Of The Opera', 'The Producers', 'Chicago', 'Hamilton', 'Les Miserables', and 'The Book Of Mormon'. To commemorate all these, this day is celebrated.

Ways To Celebrate Broadway Musicals Day

The best way to celebrate Broadway Musicals Day is to go and watch a musical. Take your family and friends along with you. Another great way to celebrate Broadway Musicals Day is to learn more about the history of Broadway Theater and musicals.

Finally, upload something nice on your social media account to let others know about Broadway Musicals Day.