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.
Born on this day in 1926 soprano Leonie Rysanek.
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On this day in 1965 the musical Skyscraper opened on Broadway.
On this day in 1682 Sweden’s King Karel XI established absolute monarchy and, later, a chain of record stores.
On this day in 1947 the film Gentleman’s Agreement premiered at Loew’s Mayfair Theatre in New York City.
On this day in 1970 the Richard Rodgers–Martin Charnin musical Two by Two opened at the Imperial Theatre.
Born on this day in 1922 actress and singer Dorothy Dandridge.
Happy Election Day USA Parterrians!
Happy 80th birthday soprano Gwyneth Jones.
Born on this day in 1931 actor, director, producer, and screenwriter Mike Nichols.
Born on this day in 1900 actress Natalie Schafer.
>Happy 44th birthday baritone Mariusz Kwiecien.
Born on this day in 1906 film, stage and opera director and designer Luchino Visconti.
Born on this day in 1923 soprano Victoria de los Angeles.
On this day in 1940 Panama Hattie opened at the 46th Street Theatre, to run 501 performances.
On this day in 1787 Mozart’s Don Giovanni premiered in Prague.
Happy 77th birthday actor, comedian, writer, and film producer John Cleese.
Born on this day in 1947 Senator, Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton
On this day in 1995 Victor/Victoria opened at the Marquis Theatre, to play 734 performances.
On this day in 1963 the Tom Jones–Harvey Schmidt musical 110 in the Shade opened on Broadway.
Born on this day in 1921 soprano Denise Duval.
On this day in 1883 the Metropolitan Opera House opened with a gala performance of Faust.
On this day in 1858 the Can-Can was first performed in Paris.
Born on this day in 1889 actress Margaret Dumont.
