- May 7 "Young Abe Lincoln" closes at Eugene O'Neill NYC after 27 performances
Music History
May 10 Alan Bennett, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore and Jonathan Miller comedy revue "Beyond the Fringe" opens at the Fortune Theatre in London's West End
- May 15 "Bonanza" by Al Caiola Orchestra hits #19
- May 18 "Donnybrook!" opens at 46th St Theater NYC for 68 performances
- May 20 Henzes opera "Elegy for Young Lovers," premieres in Schwetzingen
- May 22 "Mother-In-Law" by Ernie K-Doe hits #1
- May 22 Novelty single "Touchables In Brooklyn" by Dickie Goodman hits #42
Berryland Opens
May 31 Chuck Berry's amusement park, Berryland in St Louis, Missouri opens
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