Born on this day in 1902 comedienne, actress and (who knew?) dancer Gracie Allen. Born on this day in 1856 playwright George Bernard Shaw.Born on this day in 1894 writer Aldous Huxley.Born on this day in 1903 conductor Donald Voorhees.Happy 49th birthday soprano Anne Schwanewilms.
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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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