Events in Music History in March 1996

Music History

Mar 15 Chris Isaak's album "Forever Blue" is certified Platinum by the RIAA

  • Mar 17 "Getting Away With Murder" opens at Broadhurst NYC for 17 performances

Anthology 2

Mar 18 Apple Records releases The Beatles "Anthology 2" (double CD/triple LP)", the second of 3-part series of rare recordings and outtakes by the Beatles; set covers the years 1965-68, as well as new collaboration "Real Love" - a John Lennon demo augmented by additional lyrics and performances by the surviving three; album tops record charts in US and UK

  • Mar 20 "Love Thy Neighbor" opens at Booth Theater NYC
  • Mar 27 Stage adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's 1945 film musical "State Fair" opens at Music Box Theater, New York City; runs for 118 performances
  • Mar 28 "Seven Guitars" opens at Walter Kerr Theater NYC
  • Mar 29 10th Soul Train Music Awards: Patti Labelle, Boyz II Men win
  • Mar 31 "A Midsummer Night's Dream" opens at Lunt-Fontanne NYC for 66 performances
  • Mar 31 "Getting Away With Murder" closes at Broadhurst NYC after 17 performances