On this day in 1967 the musical Henry, Sweet Henry opened at the Palace Theater for 80 performances. Born on this day in 1801 composer Albert LortzingBorn on this day in 1891 baritone Imre PallóHappy 94th birthday soprano Denise DuvalHappy 92nd birthday composer Ned RoremHappy 74th birthday conductor Lawrence FosterHappy 64th birthday soprano Mari Anne Häggander
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On this day in 1967 the musical Henry, Sweet Henry opened at the Palace Theater for 80 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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