On this day in 1970 Stephen Sondheim‘s (and George Furth‘s and Hal Prince‘s) musical Company opened at the Alvin Theatre to run 690 performances. 

Born on this day in 1894 soprano Florence Austral.

Born on this day in 1921 contralto Marga Höffgen.

Happy 91st birthday soprano Wilma Lipp.

Born on this day in 1935 composer Conrad Susa.

Happy 46th birthday soprano Eva-Maria Westbroek.