Events in Music History in December 1996

Alanis Morissette Wins

Dec 4 7th Billboard Music Awards: Alanis Morissette wins

Dec 5 "Dreams & Nightmares" opens at Martin Beck Theater NYC
Dec 8 Julia Sweeney's one-woman show "God Said Ha!" closes at Lyceum Theater, NYC, after 22 performances
Dec 17 "In My Bed" single released by Dru Hill (Billboard Song of the Year 1997)

:Once Upon a Mattress"

Dec 19 Revival of Mary Rodgers and Marshall Barer's musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress", starring Sarah Jessica Parker, opens at Broadhurst Theatre, NYC; runs for 188 performances