On this day in 1954 the musical The Golden Apple closed at the Alvin Theater after 125 performances. Born on this day in 1903 soprano Maria ReiningBorn on this day in 1919 bass-baritone Kim Borg
Helen is always willing
On this day in 1954 the musical The Golden Apple closed at the Alvin Theater after 125 performances.
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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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