On this day in 1928, the play Diamond Lil, written by and starring Mae West, opened at the Royale Theater in New York City. (Miss West revived the play frequently later in her career, last appearing on Broadway in the role of Lil in 1951.) Born on this day in 1898 tenor Julius PatzakBorn on this day in 1906 conductor Antal DoratiBorn on this day in 1910 mezzo-soprano/contralto Cloe ElmoHappy 72nd birthday bass-baritone Claudio DesderiHappy 70th birthday tenor and conductor Neil Jenkins
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On this day in 1928, the play Diamond Lil, written by and starring Mae West, opened at the Royale Theater in New York City.
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Dan Soda (Windy City Operaman) is a Chicago native whose first visit to opera was at age 17 and Massenet’s Werther with Troyanos and Kraus. Nothing was ever the same. Opera and concert performances, recordings and video are an obsession. He prepares Parterre Box’s daily birthday and anniversary tributes. He also enjoys concerts, live theater and movies.
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