Events in Music History in April 1951

  • Apr 18 Hugh Martin and Preston Sturges' musical "Make a Wish" opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC; runs for 102 performances

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Apr 19 Arthur Schwartz and Dorothy Fields' musical "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" adapted from Betty Smith's novel, and starring Shirley Booth, opens at Alvin Theater, NYC; runs for 267 performances