“This is the biggest flop in the world history of theater, going all the way back to Aristophanes”
On this day in 1988 Carrie-The Musical opened on Broadway, to run five performances.
On this day in 1988 Carrie-The Musical opened on Broadway, to run five performances.
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On this day in 1832 Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore premiered in Milan.
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Born on this day in 1842 composer Jules Massenet.
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Born on this day in 1845 composer Gabriel Fauré.
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Born on this day in 1909 soprano/mezzo-soprano Margaret Harshaw.
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Happy 70th birthday tenor Dalmacio Gonzales.
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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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