Event:
Richard Rodgers Theater (46th St. Chanin's) opens at 226 W 46th New York City
Richard Rodgers History:
December 30, 1979 - Richard Rodgers, composer, Rogers and Hammerstein, dies at 77
December 25, 1940 - Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Harts "Pal Joey," premieres in New York City
November 16, 1935 - Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's musical "Jumbo," premieres in New York City
February 10, 1931 - Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Harts premieres in New York City
December 3, 1930 - Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's musical "Evergreen," premieres in London
February 18, 1930 - Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's "Simple Simon," premieres in New York City
March 17, 1926 - Richard Rodgers and L Hart's musical "Girl Friend," premieres in New York City
June 28, 1902 - Richard Rodgers, born in Hammels Station, New York, composer, Rodgers and Hammerstein
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