On this day in 1927 the musical play Show Boat opened at the Ziegfeld Theatre on Broadway. Born on this day in 1892 soprano and teacher Elvira de HidalgoBorn on this day in 1897 soprano Augusta OltrabellaBorn on this day in 1901 actress Marlene DietrichBorn on this day in 1909 tenor Charles HollandHappy 71st birthday director Giancarlo Del MonacoHappy 67th birthday soprano Janet Perry
You never seen a show like this before!
On this day in 1927 the musical play Show Boat opened at the Ziegfeld Theatre on Broadway.
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