Questo e Quello

It’s today!

On this day in 1966 Jerry Herman‘s Mame opened on at the Winter Garden Theatre, to run 1508 performances.

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LansburyOn this day in 1966 Jerry Herman‘s Mame opened on at the Winter Garden Theatre, to run 1508 performances. 
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Born on this day in 1912 soprano Joan Hammond.
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Born on this day in 1914 baritone Giuseppe Valdengo.
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Born on this day in 1922 conductor András Kórodi.
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Happy 64th birthday mezzo-soprano Fiona Kimm.
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