Events in Music History in December 1972

Dec 1 Wings release "Hi, Hi, Hi" in UK
Dec 2 Galt MacDermot and Christopher Gore's futuristic rock musical "Via Galactica" closes at Uris Theater, NYC, after 7 performances

"The Sunshine Boys"

Dec 20 Neil Simon's play "The Sunshine Boys" starring Jack Albertson and Sam Levene, and directed by Alan Arkin, opens at Broadhurst Theater (later transferring Shubert, then the Lunt-Fontanne), NYC; runs for 538 performances, winning 2 Tony Awards

Dec 27 Revival of Gary Geld and Peter Udell's musical "Purlie", based on Ossie Davis' "Purlie Victorious", opens at Billy Rose Theater, NYC; runs for 14 performances