1922 Birthday of Frances Ethel Gumm, better known as , star of numerous Hollywood film musicals including The Wizard of Oz. Her Broadway experience consists of three concert shows: in 1951, in 1956, and in 1967. In 1952, she receives a special Tony Award "for an important contribution to the revival of vaudeville through her recent stint at the Palace Theatre."
1976 's opens on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. The play about couples and their troubles with each other and other couples stars , , , , and . The production runs through the next year, playing 445 performances before closing July 2, 1977.
1982 's opens on Broadway at the Little Theatre. The play, composed of three one-acts focusing on homosexuality and family values, wins Fierstein Tony Awards both for Best Play and for Best Actor in a Play. Also in the cast is pre-Golden Girls . It runs 1,222 performances.
1993 The first Broadway revival of , , and 's musical opens at the 's Criterion Center Stage Right. , , , and star, and Gaines wins a Tony Award for his performance. The production later transfers to the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, and runs a total of 354 performances.
1999 plays No毛l Coward to 's Gertrude Lawrence in Sheridan Morley's If Love Were All opening Off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. The musical revue, which focuses on the relationship between actor Lawrence and her friend and frequent co-star, playwright Coward, is directed by .
2001 Several high-profile Broadway shows close after being shut out of the Tony Awards. Despite a last-minute cash infusion from songwriter , ends a six-month money-losing run. Also closed today, the musical and 's revival.
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