On This Day

Who’s that woman?

Born on this day in 1923 actress and singer Mary McCarty.

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McCarty’s Broadway appearances included Small Wonder, Miss Liberty, Bless You All, Follies and Chicago.

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Happy 62nd birthday opera director Peter Sellars.

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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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