Let's make this birthday one to remember.

66 years old (Born on April 23, 1958)

Happy Birthday, Gene Scheer! May your celebrations hit higher notes than Renée Fleming's soprano and resonate deeper than the powerful tones of Denyce Graves. No matter how many operas you've penned or dynamic divas you’ve worked with—Sylvia McNair included—you always compose harmony from humor and elegance.

Just like "To Hell and Back," you're a timeless classic who gracefully navigates life's crescendos—and after scaling peaks as high as "Cold Mountain," we can't wait to see what captivating compositions you'll gift us next. Here's hoping this year brings laughter worthy of an aria encore; cheers to more inspired masterpieces ahead!