Events in Music History in June 1946

Lute Song

Jun 8 Raymond Scott and Bernard Hanighen's musical "Lute Song", starring Mary Martin, Yul Brenner, and Nancy Davis, and directed by John Houseman, closes at Plymouth Theater, NYC, after 142 performances

The Christmas Song

Jun 14 Nat King Cole records "The Christmas Song" (written by Mel Tormé and Bob Wells) for the first time

  • Jun 29 "Are You with It?" closes at Century Theater NYC after 264 performances
  • Jun 29 "Billion Dollar Baby" closes at Alvin Theater NYC after 219 performances

I Remember Mama

Jun 29 John Van Druten's stage play "I Remember Mama", marking the Broadway debut of Marlon Brando (20), in a minor role, closes at the Music Box Theatre, NYC, after 713 performances