Born on this day in 1917 actress June Allyson. Born on this day in 1914 actor and singer Alfred Drake.Born on this day in 1925 baritone Bryan Drake.Happy 68th birthday composer Gabriel Yared.Happy 81st birthday conductor Charles Dutoit.Happy 62nd birthday cellist Yo-Yo Ma.On this day in 1982 the musical Cats opened on Broadway.
“The first day I arrived, they told me to go home and get rid of that cold”
Born on this day in 1917 actress June Allyson.
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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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