On this day in 1988 Carrie: The Musical opened on Broadway at the Virginia Theatre and closed after five performances.

On this day in 1832 Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore premiered in Milan.

Born on this day in 1842 composer Jules Massenet.

Born on this day in 1845 composer Gabriel Fauré.

Born on this day in 1909 soprano/mezzo-soprano Margaret Harshaw.

Happy 77th birthday tenor Dalmacio Gonzales.