Today is the 91st birthday of the actress and author Janet Leigh. She may forever be remembered as a member of the exclusive club of
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Happy 77th Birthday Twyla Tharp
Today is the 77th birthday of one of America’s most living influential and innovative dancer/choreographers, Twyla Tharp. The world is a better place because she is
Happy 101st Birthday Lena Horne
Today is the 101st birthday of the actress, singer, and friend of the Muppets Lena Horne. Her contributions to the entertainment industry is undeniable and
Happy 91st Birthday Bob Fosse
Today is the 01st birthday of the choreographer Bob Fosse. I am partial to Sweet Charity, but Cabaret is pretty much perfection. He helped propel dance
Happy 65th Birthday Cyndi Lauper
Today is the 65th birthday of the singer/songwriter/actor/activist Cyndi Lauper. I remember when her “She’s So Unusual” album was released. She was unusual, she was
Happy 112th Birthday Huguette Marcelle Clark
Today is the 121th birthday of the mysterious heiress recluse Hugette Clark. Everyone loves a recluse, she is no exception. The mystery, the reasons why, the
Happy 127th Birthday Cole Porter
Today is the 127th birthday of the composer who wrote the songs “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “You’re the Top,” and “Let’s Do It,
Happy 85th Birthday Joan Rivers
Today is the 85th birthday of the bold, brash, and brave entertainer Joan Rivers. She broke down barriers, shattered walls, reinvented herself, diversified, and redefined
Happy 111th Birthday Rosalind Russell
Today is the 111th birthday of Rosalind Russell. Suggesting any one of her films to watch is in no way discounting any of the others.
Happy 94th Birthday Colleen Dewhurst
Today is 94th birthday of Colleen Dewhurst. I was lucky enough to sit in on a Master Class given by her at Interlochen and was blown away
Happy 128th Birthday Hedda Hopper
Today is the 128th birthday of Hollywood actress and gossip columnist Hedda Hopper. There were some really great scenes of her in the Bette Davis/Joan
Happy 67th Birthday Gilbert Baker
Today is the 67th birthday of the activist Gilbert Baker. I first learned of his exceptional contributions to the world through Randy Shilts’ book and
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