1996 Event "Night of the Iguana" closes at Criterion Theater New York City after 68 performances 1996 Event "Night of the Iguana" opens at Criterion Theater New York City for 68 performances 1994 Death Patrick O'Neal, U.S. actor (King Rat, Night of the Iguana), dies at 66 1961 Event Tennessee Williams' "Night of the Iguana," premieres in New York City 1946 Birthday Sue Lyon, born in Davenport, Iowa, actress, Lolita, Night of the Iguana 1927 Birthday Patrick O'Neal, actor, King Rat, Night of the Iguana 1922 Birthday Ava Gardner, born in Grabtown, North Carolina, actress, On the Beach, Night of the Iguana 1903 Birthday Anthony Veiller, born in New York City, writer, Night of Iguana, Moulin Rouge
