Attending the op’ry, my box would be a bust Attending the op’ry, my box would be a bust

Born on this day in 1891 composer Cole Porter.

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A little story that should make you cry A little story that should make you cry

Born on this day in 1921 actress Alexis Smith.

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Solitude gives birth to the original in us Solitude gives birth to the original in us

Born on this day in 1875 writer Thomas Mann.

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“I can’t remember when I didn’t want to be an actress” “I can’t remember when I didn’t want to be an actress”

Born on this day in 1912 singer and Alice Faye.

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The kid stays in the picture The kid stays in the picture

Happy 51st birthday mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli.

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And so remember this, life is no abyss And so remember this, life is no abyss

Born on this day in 1904 tenor Jan Peerce.

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Nobody’s interested in sweetness and light Nobody’s interested in sweetness and light

Born on this day in 1890 gossip columnist Hedda Hopper. 

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Hidden treasure Hidden treasure

Born on this day in 1922 soprano Florence Quartararo.

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Laughing boy Laughing boy

Born on this day in 1908 voice actor and radio comedian Mel Blanc.

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Gone to flowers Gone to flowers

Happy Memorial Day US Parterrians!

By May 29, 2017 at 7:55 AM
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So quick bright things come to confusion So quick bright things come to confusion

Born on this day in 1943 soprano Elena Souliotis.

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“It’s as much fun to scare as to be scared” “It’s as much fun to scare as to be scared”

Born on this day in 1911 actor Vincent Price.

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Don’t let them tame you Don’t let them tame you

Born on this day in 1877 dancer and choreographer Isadora Duncan.

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Lady with red hair Lady with red hair

Born on this day in 1929 soprano Beverly Sills.

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Slightly unconventional Slightly unconventional

On this day in 1966 the Jerry Herman musical Mame opened at the Winter Garden Theatre.

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Windy City opera lady Windy City opera lady

Born on this day in 1893 soprano Rosa Raisa.

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La rue est un musée pour tous! La rue est un musée pour tous!

Born on this day in 1907 comic book creator Hergé.

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Darling, I’ve got to confess Darling, I’ve got to confess

Happy 84th birthday actress Constance Towers.

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Do everything yourself Do everything yourself

Born on this day in 1861 soprano Nellie Melba.

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Mr. Imperium Mr. Imperium

Born on this day in 1892 bass Ezio Pinza.

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Lady from Sweden Lady from Sweden

Born on this day in 1918 soprano Birgit Nilsson.

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“Children need pets,” Miss Munsel believes “Children need pets,” Miss Munsel believes

Born on this day in 1925 mother of four and soprano Patrice Munsel.

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I am terrified at the thought that so much hideous and bad music will be put on records forever I am terrified at the thought that so much hideous and bad music will be put on records forever

Born on this day in 1842 composer Arthur Sullivan.

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High school musical High school musical

On this day in 1988 Carrie: The Musical opened on Broadway at the Virginia Theatre and closed after five performances.

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