On this day in 1952 the Johnny Mercer musical Top Banana opened on Broadway to run 350 performances.
She talks to angels
Born on this day in 1923 soprano Victoria de los Angeles.
By La Cieca
Birthday anniversaries of composer Roger Quilter (1877) conductor Eugen Jochum (1902) and baritone Ernest Blanc (1923).
La Cieca
James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.
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