marxOn this day in 1933, Duck Soup, starring the Marx Brothers, was released and reviewed as “extremely noisy without being nearly as mirthful as their other films.” (New York Times

On this day in 1839 Verdi’s Oberto premiered in Milan.

On this day in 1866 Thomas’ Mignon premiered at the Opera-Comique.

Born on this day in 1925 conductor Charles Mackerras.

On this day in 1968 the Kander-Ebb musical Zorba opened on Broadway.

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