Today is the 98th birthday of Washington boy made good Merce Cunningham. His dance company collaborated musically with everyone from John Cage to Radiohead to
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Happy 146th Birthday Sergei Diaghilev
Today is the 146th birthday of the ballet dancer and founder of Ballets Russes, Sergei Diaghilev. To be able to see those performances in the
Happy 91st Birthday John Kander
Today is the 91st birthday of the composer John Kander. His songs and soundtracks are some of the post popular and immediately recognizable pieces of
Happy 80th Birthday Rudolf Hametovich Nureyev
Today is the 80th birthday of the ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev. His strength and grace are unparalleled. The world is a better place because he
Happy 98th Birthday Tony Randall
Today is the 98th birthday of Tony Randall. Watching him act is like watching a scientist perform experiments: precise, exact, trained. Watching Tony Randall talk about
Happy 88th Birthday Marnie Nixon
Today is the 88th birthday of the singer Marni Nixon. When I was a kid watching her TV show in Seattle, I had no idea
