User talk:Ssilvers/Archive DYKs and stars
2006 DYKs
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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar | ||
Awarded to Ssilvers for his work on actors and actresses, minor operas, and everything else related to Gilbert and Sullivan and Victorian Theatre. You have single-handedly filled in many huge gaps in Wikipedia coverage. Adam Cuerden talk 13:13, 18 November 2006 (UTC) |
2007 DYK articles
editThe DYK Medal | ||
Awarded by this editor for a Did You Know contribution that appeared on the main page, a hook that was well written, referenced, and displayed irony, a fact related to a distinguishing characteristic of the subject of the article, or other notable property. AwardBot 22:38, 24 October 2007 (UTC) |
Imperial triple crown jewels
editYour Imperial Majesty, even if these regalia are just stage props, it's nice to be able to hand them to you. May you wear them well. DurovaCharge! 05:18, 28 November 2007 (UTC)
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar | ||
In recognition of your endless amount of contributions to drama-related articles on Wikipedia, and being an active participant in the corresponding discussions, I award you with this barnstar. It is also nice to meet a fellow actor on Wikipedia! Best wishes, and happy editing! :-) Lradrama 20:00, 17 November 2007 (UTC) |
The Sullivan Barnstar | ||
For your careful copyediting, research, and other work on Thespis, I award you this newly-made barnstar. Should make a Gilbert version too. Adam Cuerden talk 00:18, 20 November 2007 (UTC) |
- Thanks. It was a team effort overall. As I mentioned on Adam's page, I am not sure I could do it again, but it was fun to be involved in at least one FA. Marc Shepherd (talk) 01:04, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
2008 DYKs
editThe Gilbert and Sullivan Barnstar | ||
For your significant contribution to the works and performers of Gilbert and Sullivan I award you this specially made barnstar. Your knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject are amazing. Jack1956 (talk) 1 April 2008 (UTC) |
25th DYK
editThe 25 DYK Medal | ||
Congratulations! Here's a medal for you in appreciation of your hardwork in creating, expanding and nominating 25+ articles for DYK. Keep up the good work, SS, there must be a few music hall articles still to do! -- Victuallers (talk) 09:27, 22 June 2008 (UTC) |
The Gilbert and Sullivan Barnstar | ||
For your amazing contribution to the new article Gilbert and Sullivan for All I award you the Gilbert and Sullivan Barnstar in recognition of your knowledge and enthusiasm. Jack1956 (talk) 20:47, 28 June 2008 (UTC) |
30th DYK
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The WikiProject Musical Theatre Barnstar | ||
For your kind efforts to reach a common ground on musical article content, I award you my Musical Theatre Barnstar. Enjoy! Mizu onna sango15Hello! 20:01, 16 November 2008 (UTC) |
The Special Barnstar | ||
For carefully and thoughtfully saving the image of Bernadette Peters and (belatedly) for getting the article to GA. JeanColumbia (talk) 13:30, 20 December 2008 (UTC) |
50th DYK
editThe 50 DYK Medal | ||
Thank you for your invaluable contributions to the encyclopedia by creating so much great new content. Let this small token remind you that all of your hard work is appreciated by both readers and your fellow editors. Dravecky (talk) 06:55, 12 January 2009 (UTC) |
60th DYK
editThe Original Barnstar | ||
This is awarded in recognition of your excellent work on Noël Coward. Congratulations on achieving Featured Article status! LiteraryMaven (talk • contrib) 14:39, 25 March 2009 (UTC) |
70th DYK
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The Barnstar of Diligence | ||
For Ssilvers, who went above and beyond the typical reviewing standards to help Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. achieve FA-status before his bicentennial. Your thorough dissection and willingness to leave no stone unturned is much appreciated. As the Autocrat himself would say, "People who honestly mean to be true contradict themselves much more rarely than those who try to be 'consistent'." With many thanks, María (habla conmigo) 21:02, 15 June 2009 (UTC) |
The Original Barnstar | ||
For an impressive and tireless and extensive 6-day period of major research and writing on Stephen Moorer, way over and above the call of duty. Well done! Softlavender (talk) 07:24, 27 July 2009 (UTC) |
The Gilbert and Sullivan Barnstar | ||
For your significant contribution in expanding The Ne'er-do-Weel I award you this barnstar. Jack1956 (talk) 21:30, 29 September 2009 (UTC) |
90th DYK
editThe Gilbert and Sullivan Barnstar | ||
For your amazing contribution in expanding The Fortune Hunter I award you this G&S barnstar. Jack1956 (talk) 18:44, 29 October 2009 (UTC) |
100th DYK
editThe Barnstar of Diligence | ||
For your taking the extra trouble to expertly edit Themes in Avatar (2009 film) towards improvement. Regards, Cinosaur (talk) 05:47, 16 February 2010 (UTC) |
110th DYK
editThe Good Article Barnstar | ||
As a token of deep gratitude for your state-of-the-art editing of Themes in Avatar that helped it rise to GA status, I present you with this barnstar. Thanks and regards, Cinosaur (talk) 17:49, 18 April 2010 (UTC) |
The Barnstar of Diligence | ||
For Ssilvers, whose diligence in advising, supporting, and even (if you please) correcting me, has helped me in more articles than I can name – and today I am in his debt for helping me get Adrian Boult to FA. – Tim riley (talk) 22:12, 20 April 2010 (UTC) |
The Guidance Barnstar | ||
This is for helping me fix the pages I create. JDDJS (talk) 15:08, 2 May 2010 (UTC) |
On May 10, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Loretta Ables Sayre, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
On May 12, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Straight Up (book), which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
On May 14, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Fred Thompson (writer), which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
On August 5, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Derby Gilbert & Sullivan Company, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
120th DYK
editOn 18 August 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Topsy Sinden, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
On 25 August 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Box and Cox, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
On 6 September 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Philip Michael Faraday, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 14 September 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Peggy Ann Jones, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 16 September 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article ’u’ (opera), which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
125th DYK
editOn 22 September 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Percy Reeve, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
Wikipedia Ambassador Barnstar | ||
For outstanding efforts helping a student, which will soon have led to the first successful DYK from a student working with the ambassadors program, I award Ssilvers the Wikipedia Ambassador Barnstar.--Sage Ross - Online Facilitator, Wikimedia Foundation (talk) 20:18, 8 October 2010 (UTC) |
Prince of Proofreaders Barnstar | ||
For constantly rescuing me and my prose, reading articles that must have bored you to sobs, and helping me get them up to GA/FA I gratefully present you with this special barnstar. – Tim riley (talk) 22:47, 30 October 2010 (UTC) |
On 1 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article J. B. Fagan, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 4 November 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Robert Wilson (tenor), which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 21 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article La Vivandière (Gilbert), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that La Vivandière (1867) was one of the early comedies by W. S. Gilbert that used satiric devices later employed in his famous Gilbert and Sullivan operas? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 21 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article The Pretty Druidess, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that The Pretty Druidess (1869) was the last of W. S. Gilbert's early operatic burlesques, written before the Gilbert and Sullivan operas? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
130th DYK
editOn 29 December 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article The Merry Zingara, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that though his early burlesques, including The Merry Zingara, featured actresses performing male roles, W. S. Gilbert later renounced this practice? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 1 January 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Harlequin Cock Robin and Jenny Wren, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the premiere of W. S. Gilbert's pantomime, Harlequin Cock Robin and Jenny Wren, was marred by "the want of sufficient preparation"? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 13 January 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Paul Pyant, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Paul Pyant designed lighting for the production of George Frideric Handel’s Xerxes at the Houston Grand Opera in 2010? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 19 January 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article John Fryatt, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that English actor and opera singer John Fryatt co-wrote a Gilbert and Sullivan pantomime adaptation entitled The Sleeping Beauty of the Savoy? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 12 March 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Leave It to Jane, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that although the Kern, Bolton and Wodehouse musical Leave It to Jane was written for the Princess Theatre, it premiered elsewhere because another musical by the same creators was already running there? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 26 April 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Thomas Lawlor (bass-baritone), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that after eight years singing in Gilbert and Sullivan operas with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, Thomas Lawlor went on to perform more than 60 roles for other opera companies? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 2 May 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Love, Loss, and What I Wore, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Los Angeles Times calls Love, Loss, and What I Wore a The Vagina Monologues-What Not to Wear mix, and The New York Times calls it a "show about matters of the heart and matters of the closet"? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 14 June 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Patricia Preece, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Patricia Preece persuaded artist Stanley Spencer to divorce his wife, marry her, and sign his house over to her, but never left her lesbian lover? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 8 July 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Christine Jorgensen Reveals, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Christine Jorgensen Reveals is a docudrama about the first celebrity transsexual, who was called the world's most famous woman at the time? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 25 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article George Graves (actor), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that George Graves was a leading comedian in operetta and Edwardian musical comedies although he could neither sing nor dance? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/George Graves (actor).You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
The Guidance Barnstar | ||
Ssilvers, I want to thank you for all your time and patience in helping me make Stanley Holloway a Good Article. Without your help and guidance it would not have been possible. I would also like to thank you for correcting my many mistakes and for giving me some valuable and respected advice along the way. I would therefore feel honoured if you would accept this barnstar as a token of my thanks. Cassianto (talk) 18:06, 16 September 2011 (UTC) |
140th DYK
editOn 1 October 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article May Yohé, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that American McCaull Comic Opera Company actress May Yohé (pictured), once the owner of the Hope Diamond, died poor? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/May Yohé.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 1 October 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article McCaull Comic Opera Company, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that American McCaull Comic Opera Company actress May Yohé (pictured), once the owner of the Hope Diamond, died poor? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
The Military history reviewers' award | ||
By order of the Military history WikiProject coordinators, for your devoted contributions to the WikiProject's Peer, A-Class and Featured article reviews for the period Jul-Sept 2011, the Military history WikiProject Reviewers' award. Buggie111 (talk) 22:57, 1 October 2011 (UTC) |
Most-patient-Wiki-teacher & Far-above-and-beyond Award | |
You definitely deserve an award for being the most patient teacher I have ever seen! Bravo! kosboot (talk) 07:12, 23 October 2011 (UTC)
(Kosboot gives me a tacit shout-out here). [Ssilvers] |
On 21 November 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Conrad Tao, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that teenage prodigy Conrad Tao starred on the TV series From the Top three times: as pianist, violinist, and composer? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Conrad Tao.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
The Teamwork Barnstar | |
Thx for 2011...to be continued ! Gozor136 (talk) 17:25, 31 December 2011 (UTC) |
On 6 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Helen Barry, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the actress Helen Barry, who starred in London and New York, married an ex-Mayor of Monmouth? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Helen Barry.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 11 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Alice Delysia, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that French actress-singer Alice Delysia made her career on the London stage, giving each English line "a sparkle seven times its own"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alice Delysia.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 26 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Thomas M. Messer, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that when Thomas M. Messer retired in 1988, after 27 years as director of the Guggenheim Foundation, he had served longer than any other major museum director in New York City? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Thomas M. Messer.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 18 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Richard Armstrong (museum director), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Richard Armstrong became director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation in 2008, bringing a curatorial background to the position? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Richard Armstrong (museum director).You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
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On 4 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Connie Ediss, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that comedienne Connie Ediss, in a string of popular London musicals from 1896, became known for her "buxom bourgeoise" characters? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Connie Ediss.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On 14 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article The Alley, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that The Alley piano bar has walls papered with thousands of business cards, including ones from Jerry Brown and Gregg Allman? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Alley. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. |
On behalf of WP:CHICAGO, I would like to thank you for editorial efforts that helped Georg Solti become a WP:FA.
This user helped promote Georg Solti to featured article status. |
--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 22:17, 24 June 2012 (UTC)
On 22 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Betty Jane Watson, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Betty Jane Watson created the role of Laurey in the first London production of Oklahoma!? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Betty Jane Watson. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page.(here's how, quick check) |
150th DYK
editOn 25 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Theatre music, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that theatre music can be traced to the very origins of theatre in Ancient Greece? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Theatre music. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page.(here's how, quick check) |
On 14 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Cordell Schachter, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Cordell Schachter oversaw the development of a web-based application that reduces the duration of New York City street construction inspections to one day? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cordell Schachter. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
On 25 December 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dandy Dick Whittington, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in Dandy Dick Whittington, Dick is a circus rider who goes to Siam to secure love and fortune? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dandy Dick Whittington. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
On 26 December 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jean Forbes-Robertson, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Jean Forbes-Robertson, a Shakespearean actress, frequently played Peter Pan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jean Forbes-Robertson. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
On 4 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jean Aylwin, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that actress Jean Aylwin (pictured) inspired a new dress style "in crepe and lace"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jean Aylwin. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
On 6 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Salvatore Dell'Isola, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Salvatore Dell'Isola conducted some of the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals, winning a Tony Award for his work? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Salvatore Dell'Isola. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
On 26 May 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Iva Withers, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Iva Withers once played the leading roles in both Carousel and Oklahoma! on Broadway on the same day? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Iva Withers. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
On 10 June 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article The Testament of Mary (play), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that recently-deceased Nora Ephron's last play and Tom Hanks' (pictured) Broadway theatre debut, Lucky Guy, is, along with The Assembled Parties, The Testament of Mary and Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, a 67th Tony Awards Best Play nominee? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
On 10 June 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Cinderella (2013 Broadway production), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, which premiered on television in 1957, never played on Broadway until its 2013 production? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cinderella (2013 Broadway production). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
Another Gilbert and Sullivan Barnstar | ||
Gong and double bar for continuing to lead the regiment from the front; we find it more exciting. Tim riley (talk) 17:37, 21 June 2013 (UTC) |
On 23 June 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lieutenant of the Tower of London, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that at least five of the Lieutenants of the Tower of London were later prisoners in the Tower themselves? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lieutenant of the Tower of London. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
160th DYK
editOn 3 July 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Elsie Spain, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Elsie Spain was one of the last female leads of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company personally trained by W. S. Gilbert? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Elsie Spain. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
On 26 September 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Coralie Blythe, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that singer and actress Coralie Blythe was the sister of ballroom dancer Vernon Castle? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coralie Blythe. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
On 28 October 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Willie and Eugene Howard, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that after spending a decade on the vaudeville circuit, comics Willie and Eugene Howard became "a riot" in Broadway revues? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Willie and Eugene Howard. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
The Resilient Barnstar | |
You are the pride and joy of Wikipedia! Without people like you Wikipedia would not move forward! Banaster Giver Extra Polite (talk) 11:37, 9 November 2013 (UTC) |
On 12 December 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bessie Jones (Welsh singer), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Welsh singer Bessie Jones was the first to record Noël Coward's earliest stage lyric, "Peter Pan", from the revue Tails Up!? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bessie Jones (Welsh singer). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
On 23 December 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Adrienne Augarde, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Adrienne Augarde (pictured) suffered a fatal attack of appendicitis while her show was playing at the Majestic Theater in Chicago? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Adrienne Augarde. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
A Tesla Roadster for you! | |
Thank you for contributing to Wikipedia! Gg53000 (talk) 14:57, 7 January 2014 (UTC) |
On 18 January 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Judith Newman, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that journalist Judith Newman wrote a New York Times article asking Wikipedians to help craft an entry about her? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Judith Newman. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
On 23 January 2014, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Marie Jansen, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Marie Jansen reportedly earned a half a million dollars in musical theatre, but after declaring bankruptcy was unable to pay her weekly seven dollar lodging bill while working as a seamstress? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marie Jansen. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) |
On 19 March 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Big Fish, Little Fish (play), which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Hugh Wheeler's Big Fish, Little Fish (1961) was one of the first Broadway plays to explore the theme of homosexuality in a sensitive and honest way? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Big Fish, Little Fish (play). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals) |
The Copyeditor's Barnstar | |
To dear Ss, once again, thank you for the wonderful copy editing on George Robey on the eve of his PR. Your efforts are very much appreciated. Cassiantotalk 17:09, 5 April 2014 (UTC) |
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar | ||
For your eight years of superb research, top-notch writing and staunch comradeship I have great pleasure in awarding you this gong. – Tim riley (talk) 18:19, 19 April 2014 (UTC) |
The Barnstar of Diligence | |
Especially for your recent work saving Mary Potter (painter). Bearian (talk) 18:19, 21 April 2014 (UTC) |
On 24 April 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mary Potter (painter), which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in 1957, painter Mary Potter swapped houses on the east coast of England with composer Benjamin Britten? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mary Potter (painter). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals) |
On 24 April 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lyndsie Holland, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Lyndsie Holland played the Gilbert and Sullivan contralto roles with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lyndsie Holland. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals) |
170th DYK
editOn 16 May 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mrs Howard Paul, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that after originating the role of Lady Sangazure in The Sorcerer, Mrs Howard Paul walked out of the cast of H.M.S. Pinafore when her part was reduced? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mrs Howard Paul. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals) |
On 24 June 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Frederick Federici, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that just after Frederick Federici sang the final note as Mephistopheles in Gounod's Faust, descending through a trap door to hell, he died? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Frederick Federici. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals) |
On 30 June 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that according to one reviewer, the productions of the Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company "can match a West End show"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals) |
On 21 October 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kate Vaughan, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Kate Vaughan (pictured), who developed the skirt dance, was considered the greatest dancer of her time? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kate Vaughan. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals) |
On 28 November 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Colleen Ballinger, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the character Miranda Sings, played by Colleen Ballinger (pictured), is ranked No. 7 among YouTube comedy channels? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Colleen Ballinger. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals) |
The Copyeditor's Barnstar | |
For all your work on John Barrymore, which really was above ad beyond the call of duty, I am extremely grateful! Cheers - SchroCat (talk) 09:15, 5 December 2014 (UTC) |
The Teamwork Barnstar | |
For helping to edit and clean Brandi Glanville. Tokyogirl79 (。◕‿◕。) 10:12, 27 December 2014 (UTC) |
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar | |
I think you definitely deserve one of these for your tireless contribution to pruning the John Barrymore article and helping promote it to FA! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:27, 30 December 2014 (UTC) |
On 1 January 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Marie Litton, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the actress Marie Litton managed the Court Theatre in London in her 20s? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marie Litton. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals) |
On 12 May 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Llewellyn Cadwaladr, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the tenor Llewellyn Cadwaladr created the role of Frederic in the first performance of The Pirates of Penzance in 1879? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Llewellyn Cadwaladr. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals) |
The Special Barnstar | |
Thanks for the adoption and the help! I couldn't really understand what anything means without you! -- CryOceD (talk) 20:26, 26 May 2015 (UTC) |
On 13 June 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ruthie Ann Miles, which you recently created. The fact was ... that actress Ruthie Ann Miles once played Adolfo Pirelli in Sweeney Todd? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ruthie Ann Miles. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals) |
On 8 August 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Michael Rayner, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Michael Rayner worked in his family's motor car business before starring in Gilbert and Sullivan roles with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Michael Rayner. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals) |
The Copyeditor's Barnstar | |
Thank you for all your extraordinary efforts at improving the Jenny McNulty article and for the inordinate amount of your valuable time spent bettering this minor article. Albiet (talk) 18:39, 1 September 2015 (UTC) |
The Barnstar of Diligence | |
You deserve 2 Barnstars at least. Albiet (talk) 18:41, 1 September 2015 (UTC) |
The Original Barnstar | |
Thanks for your patience during the recent incident, and your civility in pointing out my errors. I do appreciate them. loupgarous (talk) 18:45, 16 October 2015 (UTC) |
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar | |
Thank you for your help with my grandmother Eileen Sharp Ilovevinyl (talk) 19:44, 17 November 2015 (UTC) |
On 6 December 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Eileen Sharp, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that only a year after joining the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company at age 21, Eileen Sharp (pictured) was promoted to be the company's principal mezzo-soprano? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Eileen Sharp. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals) |
180th DYK
editOn 28 April 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Jessie Rose, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Jessie Rose started her career playing a variety of soprano roles, but later became the principal mezzo-soprano of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jessie Rose. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Jessie Rose)
On 17 October 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dorothy Gill, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the contralto Dorothy Gill was so popular during the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company's visit to New York in 1934 that American fans petitioned for her return? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dorothy Gill. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Dorothy Gill)
On 25 December 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Someday at Christmas (Jackie Evancho album), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Jackie Evancho's 2016 album Someday at Christmas peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Classical Albums chart? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Someday at Christmas (Jackie Evancho album). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Someday at Christmas (Jackie Evancho album))
The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar | ||
Thank you for your kindness and patience during the editing process for the Trenyce article Aoba47 (talk) 01:58, 24 January 2017 (UTC) |
On 30 March 2017, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Two Hearts (Jackie Evancho album), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Jackie Evancho is set to become the youngest performer ever at Café Carlyle when she performs songs from her new album Two Hearts in April? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Two Hearts (Jackie Evancho album). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Two Hearts (Jackie Evancho album))
On 7 October 2017, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Just the Beginning (Grace VanderWaal album), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a 13-city tour for Just the Beginning, a November 2017 album release by 13-year-old America's Got Talent winner Grace VanderWaal, sold out in September? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Just the Beginning (Grace VanderWaal album). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Just the Beginning (Grace VanderWaal album))
On 4 May 2018, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article George Bentham (singer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that after a decade-long opera and concert career, George Bentham originated the leading role of Alexis in The Sorcerer by Gilbert and Sullivan, which proved to be his last performing engagement? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/George Bentham (singer). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, George Bentham (singer))
The Original Barnstar | |
But... but... If I could just say it in a clear and understandable manner, they might get it! Thanks for the intervention! Jim1138 (talk) 08:52, 16 May 2018 (UTC) |
On 29 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Debut (album), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that The Debut was Jackie Evancho's eighth consecutive release on the Billboard Classical Albums chart to reach number one? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, The Debut (album)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000.
On 12 April 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article I Will Mention the Loving-kindnesses, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that I Will Mention the Loving-kindnesses is an 1875 Easter anthem by Arthur Sullivan for solo tenor, mixed choir, and organ, setting a passage from the Book of Isaiah? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/I Will Mention the Loving-kindnesses. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, I Will Mention the Loving-kindnesses), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000.
On 15 May 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kitty Loftus, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that musical theatre actress Kitty Loftus was praised as "a tricky sprite and a fantastic elf"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kitty Loftus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Kitty Loftus), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000.
The Order of the Hawk-eye | |
Thanks for swooping in to correct my mistakes! Tyrone Madera (talk) 05:29, 6 June 2021 (UTC) |
A full plate armor | |
As a knight of Wikipedia, you deserve this. V. E. (talk) 17:40, 5 July 2021 (UTC) |
On 27 March 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Sleeping Beauty and the Beast, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that composer Frederick Solomon adapted several British pantomimes into Broadway musicals, including The Sleeping Beauty and the Beast (sheet music pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Sleeping Beauty and the Beast. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, The Sleeping Beauty and the Beast), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed.
190th DYK
editOn 27 March 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Frederick Solomon, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that composer Frederick Solomon adapted several British pantomimes into Broadway musicals, including The Sleeping Beauty and the Beast (sheet music pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Sleeping Beauty and the Beast. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Frederick Solomon), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed.