On This Day

Seen a lot, I mean a lot

On this day in 1940, the wholesome family musical Pal Joey opened on Broadway.

By WindyCityOperaman

December 25, 2021

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Born on this day in 1900 contralto Gladys Swarthout (with music for the holiday).

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Born on this day in 1908 writer and actor Quentin Crisp.

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Happy 40th birthday soprano Sonya Yoncheva.

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Born on this day in 1874 soprano Lina Cavalieri.

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Merry Christmas!

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.