Midcentury modern
Born on this day two 20th century icons: Lucille Ball (1911) and Andy Warhol (1928.)
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.
Leap of faith
Happy 64th birthday today or possibly tomorrow to actress and singer Faith Prince.
That’s my weakness now
Born on this day in 1904 songstress Helen Kane.
Orchid in the moonlight
Born on this day in 1904 actress Dolores del Rio.
Say, what’s that man doing in my drawers?
Born on this day in 1905 actress Myrna Loy.
Fashions fade, style is eternal
Born on this day in 1936 designer Yves Saint Laurent.
You’ll hear a tuneful story
On this day in July 31 Judy Garland was At Home at the Palace for a four-week run.
“I’m a curiosity in Hollywood”
Born on this day in 1905 actress Clara Bow.
That voodoo that you do so well
On this day in 1932 the film White Zombie was released.
Larynxes are dropping
Happy 69th birthday soprano Carol Vaness.
After showers
Born on this day in 1909 actress Vivian Vance.
Why is the sequel never the equal?
Born on this day in 1935 actress Barbara Harris.
O caresses de flamme!
Happy 61st birthday mezzo-soprano Susan Graham.
It’s either for fun or it’s for money
Happy 83rd birthday actor Terence Stamp.
Oh that does suit madam
Born on this day in 1922 actress Mollie Sugden.
Your mother should know
Born on this day in 1938 actress Diana Rigg.
Start my heart singing
Born on this day in 1935 songstress Diahann Carroll.
“Career is too pompous a word”
Born on this day in 1907 actress Barbara Stanwyck.
The medley lingers on
Happy 42nd birthday to Broadway’s Laura Benanti.
Ask me how do I feel
Happy 46nd birthday actor and singer-songwriter Cheyenne Jackson.
Keep that breathless charm
Born on this day in 1931 actor Tab Hunter.
Hear her, what a song
Born on this day 99 years ago “Miss Show Business” Judy Garland.
Park and recreation
On this day in 1972 soprano Lucine Amara headlined the Met’s concert performance of Tosca in Van Cortlandt Park.
Win a Free Ticket to Opening Night at the Met!
Quinn Kelsey and Lise Davidsen star in the Met's new Macbeth. We're giving away one ticket, so screw your courage to the sticking place and enter now!
I’ll take the fall
The days are getting shorter, but you can keep the prattle going this fall’s Talk of the Town! You will, you can, you must join in the discussion about: Great mezzo soprano performances (October),
Gained in translation (November), Teleport me back to… (December).
