The Night La Bohème Premiered in Turin
Puccini's La Bohème premiered at Turin's Teatro Regio on February 1, 1896, to a chilly reception from the critics — then went on to become one of the most beloved operas ever written.
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Born and Died on April 23: Shakespeare's Perfect Circle
Tradition says William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564, and the record proves he died on April 23, 1616 — the most poetic coincidence in the life of the most quoted writer who ever lived.
The Chandelier Falls: Phantom's Broadway Opening Night
On January 26, 1988, Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera opened at Broadway's Majestic Theatre — and ran for 35 years, becoming the longest-running show in Broadway history.