Questo e Quello

Broadway melodies

On this day no skies are gray on that great white way.

By WindyCityOperaman

December 1, 2018

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On this day no skies are gray on that great white way as we celebrate a gaggle of Broadway anniversaries!

Broadway openings on this day include:

In 1956, Candide!
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLyv2kPLQ2c

In 1958, Flower Drum Song!
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkYQaNHl2K8

In 1968, Promises Promises!
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15S4M5EAG8Y

Born on this day in 1897 Cyril Ritchard and in 1913 Mary Martin.

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNN0jgKAqIE

Happy 73rd birthday Bette Midler.

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahVRhx_X9Zg&start=48

WindyCityOperaman

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.