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On this day in 1977 the Strouse and Charnin musical Annie opened at the Alvin Theater, to run for 2,377 performances.

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Hour of smilesOn this day in 1977 the Strouse and Charnin musical Annie opened at the Alvin Theater, to run for 2,377 performances. 

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Born on this day in 1899 composer Randall Thompson.
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Born on this day in 1911 baritone Leonard Warren.
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Born on this day in 1920 conductor and composer Bruno Maderna.
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Happy 89th birthday soprano Suzanne Sarroca.
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Born on this day in 1931 bass-baritone Bengt Rundgren.
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Happy 64th birthday soprano Jill Feldman.
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Happy 37th birthday to parterre critic Alex Baker.
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WindyCityOperaman

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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