Events in Music History in June 1948

Sleepy Hollow

Jun 3 Musical "Sleepy Hollow", based on Washington Irving's novel, opens at St James Theater, NYC; runs for 12 performances

  • Jun 5 "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky: A Cowboy Legend" single released by Stan Jones

Sally

Jun 8 Revival of Jerome Kerns' musical "Sally" closes at Martin Beck Theater, NYC, after 36 performances

  • Jun 12 "Hold It!" closes at National Theater NYC after 46 performances
  • Jun 12 George Lessner, Russell Maloney and Miriam Battista's musical adaptation of Washington Irving's "Sleepy Hollow" closes at St James Theater, NYC, after 12 performances