On this day in 1982 the musical Cats opened on Broadway. Born on this day in 1914 actor and singer Alfred Drake.Born on this day in 1925 baritone Bryan Drake.Happy 67th birthday composer Gabriel Yared.Happy 80th birthday conductor Charles Dutoit.Happy 61st birthday cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
Then and forever
On this day in 1982 the musical Cats opened on Broadway.
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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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