‘Grease,’ Opens at Eugene O’ Neill Theater

On May 11, 1994

The “Grease” musical production opened at the Eugene O’ Neill Theater in New York City, running for 1,503 performances.

This Day in History - May 11

1858

Minnesota became the 32nd state to join the United States of America.

2009

Justin Bieber made his first tweet at 8:27 pm, promoting his single 'One Time.'

1765

In Montreal, Canada, a fire broke out after an English merchant put fireplace ashes in his attic for soap-making – not knowing that the cinders were still hot.

1965

Ellis Island was added to the Statue of Liberty National monument.

1981

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Cats,' based on poetry by T. S. Eliot, first premiered in the West End, London.

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