Events in Music History in July 1951

  • Jul 14 Hugh Martin and Preston Sturges' musical "Make a Wish" closes at Winter Garden Theater, NYC, after 102 performances

Courtin' Time

Jul 14 Jack Lawrence and Don Walker's musical "Courtin' Time", starring Joe E. Brown, with choreography by George Balanchine, closes at National Theater, NYC, after 37 performances

  • Jul 19 "2 in the Aisle" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 276 performances

Kiss Me, Kate

Jul 28 Cole Porter's musical "Kiss Me, Kate", an adaptation of Shakespeare's " The Taming of the Shrew", closes at Shubert Theatre, NYC. after 1077 performances, and 5 Tony Award wins

Alice In Wonderland

Jul 28 Walt Disney releases animated musical film "Alice In Wonderland", featuring Kathryn Beaumont, J. Pat O'Malley, Ed Wynn, and Sterling Holloway and songs by Sammy Fain and Bob Hilliard