Events in Music History in December 1983

Marilyn: An American Fable

Dec 3 Musical "Marilyn: An American Fable", loosely based on life of Marilyn Monroe, starring Alyson Reed and Scott Bakula, closes at Minskoff Theatre, NYC, after 17 performances

  • Dec 4 David Shire & Richard Maltby, Jr.'s musical "Baby" opens at Barrymore Theater, NYC; runs for 241 performances

Amen Corner

Dec 4 Garry Sherman and Peter Udell's musical "Amen Corner", based on James Baldwin's drama "The Amen Corner", closes at Nederlander Theatre after 28 performances

Sikwood

Dec 14 Biographical drama film "Silkwood", directed by Mike Nichols, and starring Meryl Streep, Kurt Russell, and Cher premieres

Peg

Dec 14 Peggy Lee's one-woman show "Peg" opens at Lunt-Fontanne Theater, NYC; runs for 5 performances

  • Dec 16 Spokesperson for rock band "The Who" announces the group is disbanding
  • Dec 17 Peggy Lee's one-woman show "Peg" closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theater, NYC, after 5 performances
  • Dec 21 Musical "Tap Dance Kid" opens at Broadhurst Theater NYC for 669 performances