On this day in 1968, the musical Her First Roman closed at Lunt Fontanne Theater, New York City, after 17 performances.

{This misbegotten tuner, “based on Bernard Shaw’s Caesar and Cleopatra,” has sunk without a trace. Here’s La Uggams in a slightly later (and much happier) moment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM6Buc2wguA

Born on this day in 1739 composer Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf

Born on this day in 1898 tenor Giuseppe Lugo
Born on this day in 1906 film, stage and opera director and designer Luchino Visconti
Born on this day in 1907 baritone Sigurd Björling
Happy 85th birthday composer Harold Farberman
Happy 71st birthday soprano Faye Robinson
Born on this day in 1944 cinema and stage director Patrice Chéreau
Born on this day in 1946 composer and conductor Giuseppe Sinopoli
Happy 70th birthday soprano Marie McLaughlin
Happy 68th birthday soprano Ruth Falcon

La Cieca

James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.

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