On this day in 1979 Sugar Babies: The Burlesque Musical opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, to run 1208 performances. Born on this day in 1909 baritone Mack Harrell.Born on this day in 1913 tenor Helmut Krebs.Born on this day in 1919 baritone Manuel Ausensi.Born on this day in 1920 soprano Dorothy Dow.Born on this day in 1925 mezzo-soprano Irene Dalis.
Who was that lady?
On this day in 1979 Sugar Babies: The Burlesque Musical opened at the Mark Hellinger Theatre, to run 1208 performances.
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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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