On this day in 1970 the musical Applause opened on Broadway. Born on this day in 1746 painter Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes.Born on this day in 1853 painter Vincent van Gogh.Born on this day in 1844 poet Paul Verlaine.Born on this day in 1926 baritone John Heddle Nash.Happy 75th birthday soprano Laila Andersson-Palme.
The best night of her life
On this day in 1970 the musical Applause opened on Broadway.
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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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