On this day in 1928 the melodrama Diamond Lil, written by and starring Mae West, opened at the Royale Theatre, to run 176 performances. Born on this day in 1847 composer Francesco Paolo Tosti.Born on this day in 1898 tenor Julius Patzak.Also born on this day in 1898 singer and actor Paul Robeson.Born on this day in 1906 conductor Antal Dorati.Born on this day in 1910 mezzo-soprano/contralto Cloe Elmo.Happy 73rd birthday bass-baritone Claudio Desderi.Happy 71st birthday tenor and conductor Neil Jenkins.
When a girl goes wrong, men go right after her
On this day in 1928 the melodrama Diamond Lil, written by and starring Mae West, opened at the Royale Theatre, to run 176 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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