Events in Music History in February 1978

  • Feb 12 "Jesus Christ Superstar" closes at Longacre Theater NYC after 96 performances

On The Twentieth Century

Feb 19 Cy Coleman, Betty Comden & Adolph Green's musical "On The Twentieth Century", starring John Cullum and Madeline Kahn, and Kevin Kline, and directed by Hal Prince, opens at the St. James Theatre, NYC; runs for 449 performances, wins 5 Tony and 4 Drama Desk Awards

Grammy Awards

Feb 23 20th Grammy Awards: "Hotel California" by The Eagles; Fleetwood Mac; Debbie Boone win