by ceo | Jul 12, 2013 | OperaGram.com® in Person
Happy birthday to you Freddie! You are a man with lots of class. I want to meet your dog Peewee And kiss his cute little doggie mass. As designer you clearly see I’m a big curvy siciliana. Can you create clothing for me That makes me look like your girl Madonna?...
by ceo | May 23, 2013 | OperaGram.com® in Person
I delivered a singing telegram at a retirement party for a Chicago Public Library librarian who had worked with the CPL for 45 years! This occasion was the only OperaGram that I just had to show up as myself and sing an aria from Carolyn’s favorite opera which...
by ceo | Feb 17, 2013 | OperaGram.com® in Person
Ann’s father’s favorite aria comes from Madama Butterfly by Puccini. So Madama Butterball (via Rose’s break from Die Meistersinger at Lyric Opera) flew in to deliver a special message to Ann at Tre Kronor on Chicago’s north side. Wagner’s...
by ceo | Nov 30, 2012 | OperaGram.com® in Person
What is great about today’s telegram, it that the text was written by the birthday recipient herself! It is slightly modified here to fit the music. You’re the boys’ splendid wonder, And the males’ special pet; Mysterious raven brown, and scrumptious chocolate...
by ceo | Nov 15, 2012 | OperaGram.com® in Person
Oh, happy birthday “Bobert” from fiancée Georgann. How sweet you were in Bucktown proposing like a real man. Yes, yes, it was quite something when you started to sing the Muppets Movie song looking like Edward from Twighlight. Georgann can’t wait for the Disney trip,...
by ceo | Nov 9, 2012 | OperaGram.com® in Person
Nell sends birthday greetings, to you Grandma Gammy, On this very special occasion here at Mon Ami Gabi. Ninety-four grand years ago, there in Sioux City, You were born into the world – a small lovely baby. Then you spent your youth in California. As a young woman you...