Events in Music History in November 1951

Music History

Nov 1 Johnny Mercer's musical "Top Banana", starring Phil Silvers, opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC; runs for 356 performances, winning a Tony Award

Nov 13 Janet Collins is the first 1st African-American dancer to appear at the Metropolitan Opera, in a production of Aida
Nov 24 "Music in the Air" closes at Ziegfeld Theater NYC after 56 performances