ON BROADWAY: Recent Episodes
Stuart Brown
"On Broadway" (BroadwayRadioPrograms.com), hosted by Stuart Brown, features an array of music, interviews, and commentary. This half-hour bi-weekly podcast is a companion to ‘Sounds of Broadway’ (SoundsofBroadway.com) - a 24/7 online music radio station featuring the best in Broadway, Off-Broadway, and the London stage.
Interview with Michael Urie (Professor Robert Langdon) and Hannah Cruz (Cryptologist Sophie Neveu) who are starring in the American premiere of play based on the best-selling novel The Da Vinci Code. The show is playing at the Ogunquit Playhouse (http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/) through September 23.
An interview with Greg Dassonville (https://www.dassonvogue.com/), a stylist who has revolutionized how people approach shopping and wearing clothing for all occasions. Since his start, Greg has provided styling for The Tony Awards, The Emmy Awards, Broadway Opening Nights, Concerts, Editorials, and various Red Carpets for Movie premieres. For the 2023 Tony Awards, Greg provided styling for Tony Award Nominee Betsy Wolfe of & Juliet and for Adrianna Hicks of Some Like It Hot.
On the podcast, Greg will talk about how he started his business, his views of styling, the collaborative nature of his work, and some of the celebrities he has worked with on the red carpet. Pictures of his work will also be available on the BroadwayRadioPrograms.com website.
On our podcast this week, I chat with Seth Bisen-Hersh, composer/lyricist whose musical, Love Quirks, ran Off-Broadway last summer. We talk about the show and issues trying to mount a musical in New York City. We also discuss his new film project and his hobby of creating crossword puzzles.
We talk with Robert W. Schneider, co-Editor of the book, Fifty Key Stage Musicals.The book provides a round-up of the fifty musicals whose creations were seminal in altering the landscape of musical theater discourse in the English-speaking world.
Some of the choices are obvious – Oklahoma!, West Side Story, Hair, Company, A Chorus Line. Others, in my opinion, are headscratchers – The Secret Garden, Falsettos, and Seussical. Rob will delve into many of them.
The 8th episode in a series on the complete works of Stephen Sondheim. Rick Pender, the author of the The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia, is our musical guide.
For this episode,, the 1964 musical Anyone Can Whistle. We discuss the show and play a number of songs from the Original Broadway production.
I chat with Brian Gillet and Huck Walton of Accidental Jacket Entertainment, which produced the cast recording of the Broadway revival of The Music Man, starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. Plus a healthy dose of music from the show.
My interview with the multi-Tony Award nominated actress, Kate Baldwin. She is currently starring as Dorothy Brock in the Goodspeed Opera House’s 2022 production of 42nd Street. We talk about the musical and her appearances in the Broadway shows, Finian’s Rainbow, Big Fish, and the starry revival of Hello, Dolly! that starred Bette Midler. Musical selections included.
Chat with Klea Blackhurst, actress, singer and comedienne. Most recently she appeared as Miss Lemon in The Nutty Professor in the summer of 2022 at the Ogunquit Playhouse. We talk about that production, her career, and play songs from her past shows.
Interview with Tom Moore, the original Broadway Director of Grease and Ken Waissman, the original Producer of the long-running musical, on their book, “Grease, Tell Me More, Tell Me More: Stories from the Broadway Phenomenon That Started It All.”
The book is a collection of memories and stories from over one hundred actors and musicians, including the creative team and crew who were part of the original Broadway production and in the many touring companies it spawned.
The 7th episode in a series on the complete works of Stephen Sondheim. Rick Pender, the author of the The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia, is our musical guide.
For this episode,, the 1970 landmark musical Company. We discuss the show and play a number of songs from the Original Broadway production.
The sixth episode in a series on the complete works of Stephen Sondheim. Rick Pender, the author of the The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia, will be our musical guide.
For this episode,, the 1979 musical Sweeney Todd. We discuss the show and playing a number of songs from the Original Broadway production.
Interview with Stefan van de Graaff (Book) and Denning Burton (Book, Music, Lyrics), creators of Sherlock – the Musical (https://sherlockmusical.com/).
In this episode we talk with Mark Eden Horowitz on the publication of his new book, The Letters of Oscar Hammerstein II. Hammerstein virtually invented the modern American musical, first with Show Boat and then in his celebrated collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers.
Interview with author Kevin Winkler on his new book, Everything is Choreography: The Musical Theater of Tommy Tune.
Interview with Broadway Musical Director and arranger David Loud on his recently published memoir, Facing the Music.
In addition to discussing his career in the orchestra pit, we talk about his acting in the original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along.
The fifth episode in a series on the complete works of Stephen Sondheim. Rick Pender, the author of the The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia, will be our musical guide.
For this episode,, the 1973 musical A Little Night Music. We discuss the show and playing a number of songs from the Original Broadway production.
On today's episode, I chat with Kendall Edwards, an account assistant at the Broadway public relations firm of DKC O&M. We’ll talk about her responsibilities and her insider perspective on the New York theater scene. The company handles PR concerns for many Broadway shows, including, Dear Evan Hansen, Hadestown, MJ - the Musical, and The Music Man.
The fourth episode in a series on the complete works of Stephen Sondheim. Rick Pender, the author of the The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia, will be our musical guide.
For this episode, we mark 46 years since the Broadway opening of Pacific Overtures by discussing the show and playing a number of songs from the Original Broadway production.
We chat with Frank DiLella, three-time Emmy Award winning host of “On Stage” on New York City’s Spectrum News NY1, the news channel’s weekly half-hour theater program.
The third episode in a series on the complete works of Stephen Sondheim. Rick Pender, the author of the The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia, will be our musical guide.
For this episode, we mark 30 years since the Off-Broadway opening of Assassins by discussing the show and playing a number of songs from the Original Off-Broadway and Broadway revivals of the production.
Interview with Rob Schneider, Artistic Director of the J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company, which presents professional revivals of worthy Broadway musicals. Upcoming season is A Class Act, A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, and The Baker's Wife.
Interview Eddie Shapiro about his book A Wonderful Guy: Conversations with the Great Men of Musical Theater. It features fascinating, never-before-published interviews with Broadway’s leading men and offers behind-the-scenes looks at the careers of some of the most beloved performers today.
The second episode in a series on the complete works of Stephen Sondheim. Rick Pender, the author of the The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia, will be our musical guide.
For this episode, we mark the 40th anniversary of the Broadway opening of Merrily We Roll Along by discussing the show and playing a number of songs from the Original Cast Recording and the NY City Encore's production.
Interview with Barry Singer, who discusses his new book, Ever After: Forty Years of Musical Theater and Beyond 1977–2020. Singer also reveals, for the first time, details about his intimate relationship with Stephen Sondheim.
Dr. Elizabeth Essin is our guest, discussing her book, Working Backstage: A Cultural History and Ethnography of Technical Theater Labor. It illuminates the work of New York City’s theater technicians, shining a light on the essential contributions of unionized stagehands, carpenters, electricians, sound engineers, properties artisans, wardrobe crews, makeup artists, and child guardians.
The first episode in a series on the complete works of Stephen Sondheim. Rick Pender, the author of the The Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia, will be our musical guide.
We start off by marking the 60th anniversary of the release of the film version of West Side Story by discussing the movie and playing a number of songs from the soundtrack.
The composer, lyricist, and book writer Leslie Bricusse passed away last week at the age of 90. We spotlight his career on the musical theater stage with selections from seven of his shows.
Music from recently opened Broadway musicals - Girl From the North Country, Diana - the Musical, and Six.
Guest host Gail Leondar-Wright, a Stephen Sondheim scholar and enthusiast, shares her knowledge of the composer's musical styles ranging from vaudeville and operetta to the integrated musical of Broadway’s Golden Age. Selected songs from his musicals will be included.
Broadway Records (broadwayrecords.com) has released a number of new cast albums and concept recordings. On this program we feature selected from Edge of the World, My Marcello, and Falling Love with Mr. Dellamort.
Interview with Laiona Michelle, the creator and star of the one-woman musical, Little Girl Blue: The Nina Simone Musical, about the life and music of the legendary Nina Simone. The show plays on the grounds of the historic Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT through August 29, 2021 before moving to Off-Broadway in Fall 2021. Information at www.goodspeed.org
My guest is Peter von Mayrhauser, who has been a stage manager and producer on Broadway for 40 years. He’ll discuss his memories of the hits … and flops from musicals during their Boston tryouts. We’ll talk about Mame, Funny Girl, Subways are for Sleeping, I Can Get It For You Wholesale, and more.
For our third edition in this series, we feature selections from shows that include: Mean Girls, Ghost - the Musical, Hamilton, The Prom, Finding Neverland, Groundhog Day, and more.
For Musical Potpourri #2 we feature selections from shows that include The Golden Apple, The Sound of Music, Hairspray, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Sunset Boulevard, and Miss Saigon.
Selections from a variety of musicals including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, No Strings, The Wiz, Something Rotten, and Les Miserables.
We continue to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the birth of composer Cole Porter, featuring music from such shows as Something for the Boys, Mexican Hayride, Kiss Me, Kate, Out of This World, Can-Can, and Silk Stockings.
We celebrate the 130th anniversary of the birth of composer Cole Porter, featuring music from such shows as Fifty Million Frenchmen; The New Yorkers; Anything Goes; Red, Hot, and Blue; You Never Know; and Leave It to Me!
I interview Rick Pender, the editor of the recently published Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia. We talk about the process for putting the book together, Sondheim's career, and some interesting Sondheim fun facts.
In this episode Stuart Brown interviews Kevin Connors, founder and Executive Artistic Director of Music Theatre of Connecticut in Norwalk. MTC was one of only three theaters in the country that Actor’s Equity allowed for in-person performances this past fall.
Interview with Charles Kirsch, a 13-year old theater critic for BroadwayWorld.com and host of the podcast, Backstage Babble, He also has a theater blog, which is available at cbroadwayblog.blogspot.com.
Stuart and Marissa interview actor Blake Hammond, who has appeared in numerous Broadway productions and national tours. He also talks about shows that never made it to New York. Anyone ever hear of Theda Bara and the Frontier Rabbi?
In this episode, Stuart Brown is joined by Marissa Perry to interview musical theater lyricist Susan Birkenhead who has written numerous Off-Broadway and Broadway musicals. She also talks about her new Broadway musical – Betty Boop.
Actress Marissa Perry joins Stuart Brown as co-host of the podcast for a limited run. In this episode, as a way to introduce Marissa, she relates some inspirational and heart-wrenching stories that are inspirational as well as instructive.
We honor Broadway composers that have won the Academy Award for Best Song. Composers/composing teams include Irving Berlin, Frank Loesser, Rodgers and Hammerstein, and Lerner and Loewe and more.
We celebrate Black History Month, Part 2, in this episode featuring such African-American performers as Audra McDonald, Cynthia Erivo, Gregory Hines, Jennifer Holiday, and others.
We celebrate Black History Month in this episode featuring such African-American performers as Pearl Bailey, Ben Vereen, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Heather Hedley, and others.
For this episode, an assortment of musical selections from the Off-Broadway and Broadway stages.
During this time of COVID, we need to connect with our friends and socially engage with them, whether at a distance or online. To inspire listeners to connect, all songs on this episode deal with friendship.
The first of two politically apolitical episodes. This week, simply, Goodbye to the current administration in Washington, D.C.
We celebrate the anniversary of composer Jule Styne's birth, born on December 31, 1905. Selections from over a dozen of his musicals are presented including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Peter Pan, Gypsy, and Funny Girl.
In memory of Rebecca Luker, who passed away on Wednesday, December 23 at age 59, we play selections from her Off-Broadway and Broadway musicals, from studio cast recordings she sang on, selections from her solo recordings and other collections.
New England got socked by a Nor'easter during the taping of this episode so why not play songs about snow and, as it warmed up, rain.
During these troubled times, we dream about life getting back to normal, the upcoming holiday season, and the reopening of theaters across the globe. With this in mind, all songs on this episode will have "Dream" in the title.
For this holiday weekend we celebrate with songs of home, wherever home may be for this year.
On this episode, we hear long (at least 7.5 minutes) and satisfying, razzle dazzle production numbers.
Songs from the Broadway stage that have animals in the title or where animals are a key part of the song.
Interview with Katie Lynch, the creator and host of the video podcast, BackStageBite.com - a show that combines cooking and interviews with Broadway stars. We also play some of her favorite musical theater songs.
The full cast recording of the Off-Broadway musical, What About Luv, which is based on the absurdist comedy, Luv. The composing team of the show - Howard Marren, who wrote the music and Susan Birkenhead, the lyricist spent time with me to provide remembrances of their time working on the show. Their recollections are interspersed within the songs.
Earlier this month, in honor of Playwright Murray Schisgal, who passed away on October 1st, Sounds of Broadway broadcast an audio recording of his most well-known work, the absurdist comedy Luv, which starred Alan Arkin, Eli Wallach and Anne Jackson. The production, which was directed by Mike Nichols, opened on Nov. 11, 1964 and ran for over 900 performances. Since it was a one-time event, listeners may have missed the broadcast. So, for this episode of On Broadway, we replay that audio recording in its entirety, with no breaks.
On this episode, I chat with the multi-talented actor, Jason Graae, about his career and play selections from a number of the 75+ recordings he has appeared on.
It's the 63rd anniversary of the opening of the landmark musical, West Side Story. To celebrate, we play selections from six different recordings of the show.
Interview with author and composer, Mel Atkey. I talk with Mel about his book, "A Million Miles From Broadway," play songs from international musical productions as well as selections from scores he has written for the musical stage.
Selections from recent digitized vinyl albums that have been incorporated into the playlists of Sounds of Broadway, the 24/7 online Broadway radio station, including "Call Me Mister," "drat! the cat," "Pump Boys and Dinettes," and "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope."
It's the middle of the baseball season where players heed the advice from Damn Yankees and have "Heart." To help cheer them on, all songs in this episode have "Heart."
Interview with Gary Blackman, founding co-director of ArtsPower, one of America’s most prolific professional producers of original musicals for young audiences. We also hear songs from some of their shows.
For this episode we celebrate everything Parisian for Bastille Day (just a few days late). Songs are from such musicals as Anastasia, Can-Can, Follies, Phantom, and Silk Stockings.
We celebrate the birthday of Jerry Herman, born July 10, 1933, by playing music from all his Broadway shows including Hello, Dolly!, Mame, Mack and Mabel, and La Cage Aux Folles.
For this Father's Day weekend, we honor Dads and Dads-to-be with songs about fathers and sung by fathers.
Selections from new cast recording releases - London cast recording of "Rags," 2019 Off-Broadway production of "Little Shop of Horrors," "The Prince of Egypt," and "Frankie! The Musical."
In this episode, suggested by listener Steven Llanusa of the Facebook group, "All Things Broadway," we pair songs that are opposite of each other.
We play selections from Sing Street, Broadway Bounty Hunter, Something's Afoot, and the 2018 London production of Company.
We celebrate Stephen Sondheim's 90th birthday with music from a smattering of his shows.
A tribute to playwright and librettist Terrence McNally who passed away on March 24th due to complications of COVID-19,
We play songs that close a Broadway musical as we spotlight this historic date when all Broadway shows temporarily close down until April 12th due to the Coronavirus.
Based on a listener's suggestion, all the songs tonight are about roads, avenues, and the streets where you live.
Selections from new Yellow Sound Records cast recordings - The Other Josh Cohen, Bella - an American Tall Tale, Renascence, and Indecent.
Food Insecurity is a growing concern on college campuses. To bring recognition to this important issue we focus on songs of food and meal time.
A belated happy birthday celebration of Ethel Merman with selections from most of her shows including rare recordings from her stint in Hello, Dolly!
We play songs about bands and then add selections featuring various musical instruments.
Interview with Douglas Lyons, who wrote the book, was the co-composer and lyricist for the musical "Beau." Also, selections from the musical.
Interview with Zach Raffio, founder and headwriter for The Broadway Beat, a satirical news site focusing on the wonderful world of theatre!
New additions to Sounds of Broadway - cast recordings of Octet, The Lightning Thief, American Utopia, and Ambassador.
Forbidden Broadway is Back! A new edition is playing Off-Broadway until January 2020. To celebrate, a sampling from previous Forbidden Broadway productions.
Music from Broadway shows and other musicals that have incorporated puppets into their productions.
Music from Broadway shows that opened this upcoming weekend as well as celebrating birthdays of Broadway personalities.
We delve into the diverse discography of Debbie Gravitte in celebration of belated birthday (September 29th) wishes.
Was the 2nd show of a composer/composing team a hit or a flop. We find out on this episode.
Five years ago the pair starred in their third Broadway production together, the show "It's Only a Play." To recognize this anniversary, songs from musicals each starred in.
We celebrate the opening of the new school system with songs from musicals that go from Elementary through High School.
Thomas Meehan was the go to book writer for Broadway musicals for the past 40 years, winning 3 Tony Awards. We celebrate the shows he helped create on the anniversary of his passing two years ago.
Interview with Forest MClendon, Tony nominee for the Scottsboro Boys. We talk about his role (Mr. Tambo), the show, and his current acting role as the Emcee in Cabaret.
To celebrate the Women's World Cup Soccer Championship, we feature songs about soccer, football, baseball and basketball.
New Music. Recent recordings — “Hello Girls,” “Alice by Heart,” “The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾,” “Red Eye of Love,” and “The Man on the Ceiling.”
Interview with Steve Young, co-author of the book "Everything's Coming Up Profits - the Golden Age of Industrial Musicals." Steve is also featured/narrates the documentary about industrial musicals, "Bathtubs Over Broadway."
Interview with Mary Ann Lamb, one of the principle choreographers for the recent F/X series "Fosse/Verdon." Ms. Lamb is also choreographing a production of "Mamma Mia!" in Storrs, CT, which runs through June 22.
Some of the recent songs downloaded to my new 24/7 online Broadway radio station, SoundsofBroadway.com
Songs about traveling, planting, and more summer activities. Also, announcement about the end of my podcast so I can concentrate on my new 24/7 online Broadway music radio station - https://www.SoundsofBroadway.com
It's that time of the year to cozy up with the IRS. Songs about money. Also, announcement about the end of my podcast so I can concentrate on my new 24/7 online Broadway music radio station - https://www.SoundsofBroadway.com
Interview with long time press agent Susan Schulman on the publication of the 2nd edition of her book "Backstage Pass to Broadway: More True Tales of a Theatre Press Agent." Also, songs relating to our chat.
It's just about the first day of 2019 and we celebrate with songs that have ONE in the title.
PLAYLIST
One Day More Les Miserables
You're a Queer One, Julie Jordan Carousel
No One is Alone Into the Words
One Jump Ahead Aladdin
One Small Girl Once on This Island
Just One Night Doonesbury
I Wouldn't Bet One Penny Donnybrook!
Johnny One-Note Babes in Arms
One Last Kiss Bye Bye Birdie
With One Look Sunset Boulevard
One Brick at a Time Barnum
One Song Glory Rent
One in a Million Jimmy
One Hundred Easy Ways Wonderful Town
My One and Only My One and Only
Just One Way to Say I Love You Miss Liberty
One Hand, One Heart West Side Story
One Night Only Dreamgirls
Selections from new CDs including the cast recording of "Head Over Heels," "The Prom," and "King Kong."
Selections from new CDs including solo works from Melissa Errico and Rene Fleming and the cast recording of "Summer."
Summer vacation is just about over and school is just about back in session. So, tonight songs celebrating thaw K - 12 students returning to school.
It was a beautiful day in Hartford, CT (our broadcasting home) so tonight we celebrate beautiful songs.
The first Sunday of the month is an all-request program. Tonight your requests from cast recordings M - Z.
Tonight, music from new releases including "Mean Girls," "Desperate Measures," and "Bat Out of Hell."
Tonight, alls songs are Parisian as we celebrate Bastille Day and France's World Cup Soccer victory.
Songs from musicals that will probably never make it to CD so it's an all vinyl program tonight.
We include music from the current Lincoln Center revival of "My Fair Lady," and new CDs from Sutton Foster and Audra McDonald and more.
Interview with Sirius/XM Broadway radio host Seth Rudetsky. We talk about his career and play music from the musical Disaster!, which he co-wrote. He will be recreating his Broadway role at the CT Repertory Theatre in Storrs, CT from June 7th-16th.
We recognize the 130th birth of Irving Berlin with songs, mainly, from musicals he wrote the score for, but were never produced.
Songs spotlighting theatrical moments in history and notable birthdays all from the weekend of April 20-22.
The first Sunday of the month is the all-request show. Tonight we play songs from cast albums M - Z.
Tonight, new music from "Ernest Shackleton Loves Me," "In Transit," the London production of "Working," and the current revival of "Once on this Island."
Tonight we interview Playwright Jeffrey Sweet about his book, "What Playwrights Talk About When They Talk About Writing." Also, songs about writers.
Tonight, songs sung by two men to each other or just together. Thanks to the Facebook group "All Things Broadway" for the idea for tonight's program.
Interview with Andrea Grody, Musical Director of "The Band's Visit." Along with a discussion of the show, we listen to some of the songs with commentary by Ms. Grody.
Interview with Gerald Nachman, author of the book "Showstoppers." We also play songs showstopping songs with commentary on each song.
It's Super Bowl Sunday so we start off tonight with football songs and then your requests, cast albums A - L.
We salute the 60th Annual Grammy Awards with pop and rock musicians that have written for the Broadway stage.
Couldn't come up with a theme this week so I've brought in one of my cases filled with CDs of cast albums, Case #4, to play selections from.
An eclectic selection--"Mad Libs Live," "Keeping the Band Together," and outtakes from Marvin Hamlisch musicals.
The first Sunday of the month is the all-request show. Being the first month of the new year, tonight we expand to two hours of cast albums A - L.
Tonight, two hours of the best Christmas songs from the Broadway and Off-Broadway stages.
We celebrate the opening of "SpongeBob the Musical" by playing songs about the sea and its inhabitants.
A number of professional and community theaters in the state are producing musicals this season. Tonight, a sampling.
I wasn't around for the 1st Sunday of November, which is the all-request show. So,tonight we do the cast albums A - L.
Tonight we celebrate notable moments in Broadway history, birthdays, and more for October 20-22.
Tonight, music from the unproduced musical "Angels," the new solo recording by Patti Lupone, and the new Broadway musical "SpongeBob SquarePants."
New music including "Kid Victory," "God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater," "Ella with the London Symphony," and "The View Upstairs."
I'll be out-of-town for the next few weeks, so I thought we'd do another all-request show. Tonight, cast albums A - L.
Thomas Meehan, who passed away on August 21st, was the go to book writer for the past 40 years, winning three Tony Awards in the process. Tonight, songs from the shows he wrote.
In celebration of the Goodspeed Opera House's production of "Oklahoma!" we play the entire cast album using four different recordings.
In memory of Barbara Cook, who passed away last week, we play songs from her Broadway shows, studio cast and solo recordings.
One week early, and expanded to 90 minutes, tonight your requests for cast albums A - L.
"West Side Story" is playing at the Ivoryton Playhouse in Ivoryton, CT through July 30th. What better reason for playing the entire cast recording of the musical, using five different recordings of the show.
New recordings this week--cast album of "Bandstand," "The Lightning Their," "Lazarus," and "Bubble Boy."
What was the most competitive year in Tony history for Best Musical? Tonight we review four possibilities--1960, 1964, 1966 and 1969. Listen and decide.
More songs from this season's musicals including "Anastasia," "Holiday Inn," and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
Two weeks before the Tony Awards, which celebrates the best in Broadway, we listen to songs from some of Broadway's biggest flops.
Songs from this season's musicals including "Groundhog Day," "Amelie," the revival of "Hello, Dolly!," "War Paint," and "The Band's Visit."
We are rearranging the schedule and holding an all-request program tonight with cast albums M - Z.
We are rearranging the schedule and holding an all-request program tonight with cast albums A - L.
Tonight, recently released cast recordings of "A Bronx Tale," "Freaky Friday," and "Come From Away."
The prolific composer celebrated his 90th birthday yesterday. We play music from his Broadway musicals, most with his long-time collaborator Fred Ebb.
The first Sunday of the month is an all-request show. Tonight, songs and cast albums M - Z.
Tonight, we play just abut the entire cast recording of "The Sound of Music" using five different productions of the musical.
Tonight, songs that mention telephones, have ring tones, or have a phone within the song set-up.
We start with some football songs and then segue into an all-request program with cast albums A - L.
A miscellaneous group of Broadway and Off-Broadway recordings from my unfiled collection.
In the musical, [title of show], the song "Monkeys and Playbills" lists dozens of Broadway flops and little known shows in the lyrics. This is the source material for tonight's program.
Music from Case #1 (cast recordings A-D), one of the four cases I store my cast album CDs.
We play songs from notable shows and personalities that have some sort of anniversary the weekend of January 6th-8th.
The first Sunday of the month is an all-request show. Tonight, some New Year's Day songs and cast albums M - Z.
We play songs from shows being revived both Off-Broadway and Broadway with a special spotlight on the new Broadway revival cast recording of "Falsettos."
New music tonight including the London cast album of "The Bodyguard" and the TV production of "Hairspray Live!"
We interview Jon Peterson, creator and star of the one-man musical on the life of Anthony Newley, "He Wrote Good Songs," and play music written and performed by Newley.
Including selections from the Off-Broadway musicals "Himself and Nora" and "Cagney;" the 1957 musical, "Simply Heavenly;" & the musical "The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz."
As the country prepares to vote for President we note the many Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals that have featured the Commander-in-Chief.
We celebrate composer Maury Yeston's 71st birthdays with songs from musicals he has written.
Many Broadway tunes have been used as part of television and political advertisements. A sampling tonight.
Including the Broadway musical "Disaster" and the 1966 TV Soundtrack for "Alice Through the Looking Glass."
New music in the station including the Off-Broadway revival of "The Robber Bridegroom" and Norbert Leo Butz's new solo recording, "Girls, Girls, Girls."
CATS is back on Broadway. Tonight we recognize all manner of four-legged, two-legged, & other creatures.
We're having a Heat Wave up and down the East Coast. To recognize all this suffocating Steam Heat every song tonight is Too Darn Hot.
Music from from "Louisiana Purchase" to "She Loves Me" within travel case #3, one of the four cases I store my cast album CDs.
New Off-Broadway cast recordings, the Broadway cast recording of "Tuck Everlasting" and more.
Tonight, cast recordings from the 2015 Encores! Paint Your Wagon, On Your Feet!, and Finding Neverland. Also, mini-reviews of current Broadway shows.
This weekend is the 400th anniversary of The Bard's birth and we celebrate with songs from Off- and On-Broadway.
New cast recordings are still coming in. Tonight we feature "Bright Star" and "Amazing Grace."
It's the week to pay our taxes. To help ease the pain, tonight we play songs about money.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request show. Tonight we feature cast albums A-L.
New London cast recordings -- "Bend It Like Beckham," "Mrs. Henderson Presents," "Salad Days," and "American Psycho."
New cast recordings including the current revivals of "Fiddler on the Roof" and "The Color Purple" as well as "Clinton - The Musical."
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request show. Tonight we feature cast albums M-Z.
New cast recordings including "Allegiance," "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," and the London cast recording of "Sweet Charity."
We salute the Super Bowl with football songs as well as feature cast albums A-L on our all-request show.
We start off with music from the band and then continue with musical instrument related songs.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request show. We are a week late to start the new year. We feature cast albums M-Z. Also, a tribute to writer, director, compositor Elizabeth Swados who passed away last week.
An all-vinyl program featuring songs from little known and well-known MGM musicals as well as rare outtakes from MGM movie musicals.
We flip the first two weeks of the month so the second Sunday is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with A-L.
Tonight we feature new music including the new Broadway musical, "School of Rock," and the Off-Broadway musical, "Daddy Long Legs."
To celebrate the upcoming telecasts of "The Wiz" and "Grease" we spotlight Broadway and original musicals that have been presented on television.
An interview with Broadway and Off-Broadway producer Ken Davenport along with music from shows he has brought to the stage.
The first Sunday of the month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with M-Z.
We celebrate all high school reunions with songs about high school and/or individuals in high school.
The first Sunday of the month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with A-L.
New cast recordings--"Dr. Zhivago" & "It Shoulda Been You"--as well as rare British musicals on vinyl.
We delve into the rarified realm of obscure LPs (and some CDs) for tonight's selections.
The first Sunday of the month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with M-Z.
We play songs from notable shows and personalities that have some sort of anniversary the weekend of July 24th-26th.
Tonight we play selections from musicals playing in Connecticut this summer and early fall.
Music from "Something Rotten!" and "The Visit" from Broadway; "Liberty," "John & Jen," and "Tokio Confidential" from Off-Broadway.
The first Sunday of the month is the all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with A-L.
We air our all request show a week early. Usually the first Sunday of the month is the all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with M-Z.
Songs from current Broadway shows "Fun Home," "Something Rotten!," "On the 20th Century," and "On the Town."
The first Sunday of the month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with A - L
We celebrate birthdays, passings and notable dates in broadway history for April 24-26.
We feature the cast recordings of the Off-Broadway musicals “Yank!” and “Fortress of Solitude” along with the recently closed “Honeymoon in Vegas.” In addition, some vinyl rarities.
The first Sunday of the month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with L-Z.
Recently released cast albums and solo recordings including the revival of "Side Show" and "The Last Ship."
New music to the station as well as music from LPs from one of my used record store buying trips.
The first Sunday of the month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with A-L.
Since I wasn't scheduled to come in for tonight's program, this evening is a pure toss-up.
The first Sunday of the month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with M-Z.
We honor the two musical theater veterans, frequent co-stars, as they are set to open together in a new show, "It's Only a Play."
The first Sunday of the month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with A-L.
We mark the birthday of the lyricist and librettist who was born 96 years ago on August 31, 1918.
We mark the 54th anniversary of the passing of lyricist, librettist, producer, and sometimes director, Oscar Hammerstein II.
I dig into my collection of obscure Off-Broadway and Broadway recordings for tonight's program.
We usually have the all-request program the first Sunday of the month but, due to a special broadcast last week, we have it a week late. Tonight, shows that begin with M-Z..
Music from Broadway musicals that have incorporated puppetry into their productions. Also, an interview with the director and star of the Off-Broadway show, "Zwerge."
We celebrate notable dates and personalities in broadway history during the week of July 25-27.
We celebrate the career of Broadway legend, Elaine Stritch who passed away on July 17th.
Interview with Leslie Uggams, who is starring in "Gypsy" at the CT Repetory Theatre. Also, music from 'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" starring Audra McDonald and more music.
The first Sunday of the month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with A-L.
Tonight we feature new music including cast recordings from the current productions of "Aladdin" and "Bullets Over Broadway"
All songs on tonight's program are from past Tony Award winners for Best Actress in a Musical.
All songs on tonight's program are from past Tony Award winners for Best Featured Actress in a Musical.
We usually have the all-request program the first Sunday of the month but, due to being out-of-town next week, we have it a week early. Tonight, shows that begin with A-L.
Tonight we feature new music including cast recordings from the current productions of "Rocky," "Bridges of Madison County," and Beautiful - The Carole King Musical."
We acknowledge the time of year when taxes are due by playing songs with the theme of money.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with A-L.
New music that includes selections from "First Date," "A Gentlemen's Guide to Love and Murder," & a world premiere song by Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day for Yale Rep's "These! Paper! Bullets!."
To celebrate the national tour of "The Book of Mormon" in Hartford, we play music from the show along with songs with a religious theme.
Interview with creators Joe Kinosian & Kellen Blair of the Off-Broadway musical, "Murder for Two," along with music from the show.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with M-Z.
New Cast Recordings -- "Big Fish," "Samson & Delilah," and "Fun Home" along with selections from B'way with Love Benefit Concert.
Looking back at February 14th-16th in theater history including notable openings, anniversaries and personalities.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with A-L.
New music including the current Broadway musical, "A Night with Janis Joplin," the Off-Broadway musical, "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812," and the show, "Perfect Picture."
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with M-Z.
Broadway scores from the Sherman Brothers along with other Broadway musicals by Disney.
New solo recordings & a studio cast recording from Broadway Records plus the Noel Coward revue, "Cowardly Custard."
We celebrate the centennial of Mary Martin's birth & various versions of "The Sound of Music."
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with A-L.
New music into the studio including revival cast recordings, a solo CD, and a concept album.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with L-Z.
We play music from notable Broadway shows and personalities that opened or celebrate birthdays this weekend.
We focus, primarily, on songs from more obscure & little played Off-Broadway and Broadway shows.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with A - L.
Tonight we feature an interview with Nick Cosgrove, who is playing Frankie Valli in the national tour of "Jersey Boys." Also, music from the show and other book-based jukebox musicals.
Interview with Broadway's "Cinderella," Laura Osnes and music from her shows including "Bonnie & Clyde" and the revival of "Anything Goes."
The new school year is in full swing. All songs celebrate education from elementary school to college.
We celebrate the career of Oscar Hammerstein II on the anniversary of his passing, August 23rd.
Selections from the revivals of "Pippin" and "Passion," "When I Grow Up: Broadway's Next Generation," as well as the cast album of "Hands on a Hardbody."
Four Off-Broadway cast albums--"Dogfight," "Bunnicula," "The Last Smoker in America," and "Giant."
We play the entire cast album of "Hello, Dolly!" using songs from the original cast recording, the Pearl Bailey cast, London cast recording with Mary Martin, and the movie soundtrack, in recognition of the show's opening at the Goodspeed Opera House.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with L - Z.
We celebrate the 111th birthday of Richard Rodgers with songs he wrote with his first collaborator, Lorenz Hart.
We play music from all the nominated shows for Best Revival of a Musical and Best Musical.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with A - L.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with M - Z.
We look back in theater history to significant events/birthdays that occurred during April 26th-28th.
We interview Michael Bonnabel who is opening his one-man show, "The Good Boy," Off-Broadway. To complement the interview tonight’s musical selections are from the Off-Broadway stage.
All new music with the emphasis on solo recordings by Andrea McArdle, Megan Hilty, & Faith Prince.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. Tonight, shows that begin with A - L.
It's not the first Sunday of the month, but we have an all-request program anyway with shows beginning with M-Z.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. Tonight, show that begin with A - L.
In honor of the Oscar telecast tonight, Hollywood stars that have appeared on The Great White Way.
Interviews and music from artists who performed in the January 28, 2013 "From Broadway with Love" benefit.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. Also, a tribute to the Andrew Sisters.
Including "Leap of Faith" and "Now. Hear. This." along with new solo recording by Rebecca Luker. Also, interview with Brett Boles, co-organizer of "From Broadway with Love" benefit.
Busy show with a Presidential theme; review of Hartford Stages, "Breath & Imagination;" and interview with Robin de Jesus who will perform in the "From Broadway with Love" benefit.
Including new solo recordings by Patti Lupone and Norbert Leo Butz. Also, interview with Van Dean, co-organizer of "From Broadway with Love" benefit.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. We play requests, from shows A - L, one week early this week.
Pippin is being revived at the American Repetory Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Andrea Martin, one of the show's stars, is interviewed, and we play music from shows she was in as well from the original cast of Pippin.
Music from new digital releases such as "Seventeen" and the original London cast recording of "Cabaret" with Judi Dench. Also, "Chaplin" and "One Man, Two Guv'nors"
The first Sunday of every month is an all request program. This is from December 2, 2012.
We play songs about/by animals in Broadway shows. Also, an interview with Matthew Bauman, starring in "The Great American Mousical" at the Norma Terris Theater in Chester, CT.
New CDs from Ghostlight Records including "Carrie" and the Encores! production of "Pipe Dream."
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. This month we target shows A-L. This is from November 4, 2012.
October 19th & 20th are notable dates in theater history for both the shows that opened on these days to birthdays of Broadway actors.
Last week, the first Sunday of October, there was no program. So, we move the all-request show to today.
We celebrate the birthday of actress Debbie Gravitte (September 29th) through her extensive discography.
We feature four new releases including the upcoming "A Christmas Story" and last year's Encores! production of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes."
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. This is from September 2, 2012.
To celebrate the production of CAROUSEL at the Goodspeed Opera House we play most of the score to the musical using multiple recordings.
In memory of Marvin Hamlisch's untimely passing, we play music from all five of his Broadway musicals.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. This is from August 5, 2012.
We play music from shows directed and/or choreographed by Jerome Robbins who passed away on July 29, 1998.
Interview with Tracy Flater, Executive Director & Darlene Zoller, Artistic Director of Playhouse on Park in West Hartford, CT. We also talk about their current show, "Swinging on a Star," and play music from the show.
More new music into our studio including the current Broadway revival of "Evita" and the Encores! production of "Merrily We Roll Along."
A variety of new CDs that have come into studio including the 1971 "Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center" and the Nick Jonas EP of "How to Succeed in Business."
Richard Adler who, with Jerry Ross, wrote both THE PAJAMA GAME and DAMN YANKEES, passed away on June 23rd. Tonight we celebrate his career.
Selections from new releases including the current revival of "Porgy & Bess," "End of the Rainbow," and "Bonnie & Clyde."
Selections from new musicals--"Once," "Newsies," and "Ghost." Also, a review of "One Man, Two Guvnor's" and "Ghost."
Interview with recent university graduate, Greg Dassonville, on landing a role in the national tour of “Young Frankenstein.” We play some monstrous music, too. Also, review of “The Best Man.”
We start off with Idina Menzel from "Rent" and, through 15 degrees of separation, conclude with Norbet Leo Butz, who was also featured in "Rent."
Interview with Andrea Grody, a Princeton University graduate, and composer of the musical, "Strange Faces," which focuses on young adults with Aspergers Syndrome.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. This is from February 5, 2012.
Interview with Adrian Sutton, composer of the music to the Tony Award winning show, "War Horse." Also, selections of his compositions.
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. This is from January 1, 2012.
New releases with more of a holiday flavor, including "Elf," "Mrs. Santa Claus," and the 1970 movie, "Scrooge."
Repeat From 2006 -- Music from the early part of composer Cy Coleman's career including music from "Wildcat," "Little Me," and "Sweet Charity."
The "Lion King" opened 14 years ago today. We honor this mark with songs from some of the other longest running shows in Broadway history. Also, a review of the new Broadway comedy, "Chinglish."
To celebrate Halloween, a program of scary, eerie, and monstrous music from Broadway and Off-Broadway shows.
Connecticut musical theater in the news this week along with major openings in the state.
We celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the publication of the book, "Peter Pan," with songs from four separate productions.
Music from new releases including last year's revival of "Anything Goes" with Sutton Foster and the Off-Broadway musical, "Death Takes a Holiday."
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. This is from October 2, 2011.
We spotlight new releases from BroadwayMasterworks plus the new solo CD from Kate Baldwin and "The Addams Family."
We talk with Sheree Marcucci of the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT, about their upcoming Broadway season as well as play music from some of the shows which include "South Pacific," "In the Heights," and "Young Frankenstein."
The first Sunday of every month is an all-request program. This is from September 4, 2011.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. In addition, a review of the Goodspeed Opera House's production of "Show Boat." This is from August 7, 2011.
Once, when we were commitment free, we were able to pursue whatever we wanted. All songs tonight reflect the theme of "Once Upon..."
Recent releases from PS Classics including "Strike Up the Band" and "Sweet Bye and Bye."
Summertime vacations are here! Tonight we travel from New York City, then across the United States, and settle back in The Big Apple.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. We mix requests with songs celebrating the Fourth of July holiday weekend. This is from July 3, 2011.
We celebrate the birthday of George Abbott, born June 25, 1887, whose career spanned over 90 years directing, producing, and writing for the Broadway stage. Also, a review of "Spider-Man" and music from the show.
A sampling of the most recent cast albums available as digital downloads from BroadwayMasterworks.
Music from the 2011 Tony Award nominated shows for Best Musical and Best Original Score.
We start off with Brian Stokes Mitchell and, through 15 degrees of separation, conclude with Brian Stokes Mitchell.
An all-Gershwin show to celebrate the opening of the musical, "My One and Only" at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT. Also, a review of the show.
Significant events in theater history the week of May 6th. Also, a tribute to Arthur Laurents.
We celebrate Easter with a slightly whimsical show. Also reviews of "Jerusalem" and "War Horse."
We celebrate the opening of the new Broadway musical, "Wonderland," with an advance preview of the cast album along with songs that focus on little girls.
BroadwayMasterworks has been raiding their vaults to make digital recordings of cast albums more readily available. Tonight we spotlight six of the most recent.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. Also, reviews of the Broadway revival of "Anything Goes," and the new musical, "The Book of Mormon." This is from April 3, 2011.
Mandy Patinkin plays the Palace Theatre in Waterbury, CT April 10th which we recognize by playing songs from his Broadway shows and studio cast recordings. Also, a review of the revival of "How to Succeed" with Daniel Radcliffe.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. Also, a review of the Broadway revival of "That Championship Season." This is from March 6, 2011.
We continue our salute to African-American performers in part two of our celebration of Black History Month.
We celebrate African-American performers tonight in the first of back-to-back weeks marking Black History Month.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. We also add a smattering of football song to celebrate the Super Bowl. This is from February 6, 2011.
Here in Connecticut its been snowy and cold. Tonight we jet off to far off, exotic lands were the climate is more appealing.
Selections include songs from such shows as "The Scottsboro Boys" and the upcoming "Sister Act."
On this expanded show, we feature music from various musical collections including the "Unsung Musicals" and "Lost in Boston" series.
Nothing original about tonight's program--all the songs are from revival cast albums from Broadway musicals throughout the years.
Producer David Merrick would have been 99 years old this week. We honor this one-of-a-kind producer with music from shows he shepherded to the Broadway stage. Also, a review of "God of Carnage" at TheaterWorks in Hartford, CT.
In recognition of the new Broadway musical, "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson," all tonight's music will spotlight an American President. Also, a review of "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson."
New music to the program including the 2010 revival of "La Cage" and "Memphis." Also, a review of "The Scottsboro Boys."
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is from November 7, 2010. We also remember the recent passing of Jerry Bock and Jill Clayburgh as well as a review of the Broadway revival of David Mamet's "A Life in the Theatre."
Songs celebrating witches, monsters, and things that go bump in the night in Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals.
We celebrate the shows of Frank Loesser, including rare recordings from his last musical, PLEASURES AND PALACES, which closed out of town. Also, review of Goodspeed Opera House's production of HOW TO SUCCEED.
Interview with David Foil, of Sony Masterworks Broadway, discussing the MasterworksBroadway.com website, downloadable cast recordings, and more.
Interview of two cast members of the upcoming tour of "Spamalot," which begins at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT, on the show and the creative process for putting a national tour together. Also, music from the original cast recording.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is from September 5, 2010.
With the start of the school year, we mark the occasion with songs from all levels of education.
Interview with Catherine Russell, star of the long-running Off-Broadway murder mystery, "The Perfect Crime." There's also music from murder mystery musicals from On and Off-Broadway.
New CDs, some old, some new, to the "On Broadway" program, plus an interview with recent college graduate, Steven Mooney, featured in the New York Fringe Festival production of 'I Don <3 u ne Mor.'
We celebrate the birthday of Jerry Herman, born July 10, 1933, by playing music from all his Broadway shows including Hello, Dolly!, Mame, Mack and Mabel, and La Cage Aux Folles.
Interview with Broadway legend, Ben Vereen, along with music from his shows Jesus Christ Superstar, Pippin, and Grind.
In celebration of tonight's Tony Awards we spotlight Best Featured Actress winners throughout the years.
We celebrate the Memorial Day Weekend with music about parades and songs from war-themed musicals.
In recognition of the Goodspeed Opera House's first production of the season, "Annie Get Your Gun," tonight's program is all Irving Berlin Broadway musicals. In addition, a review of Goodspeed's "Annie Get Your Gun."
We celebrate Mother's Day with songs by Broadway and Off-Broadway moms. Also, review of "Promises, Promises."
Two ways we communicate - via the telephone and letter writing. Both explored on today's program. Also, review of "The Addams Family."
To celebrate the national tour of “South Pacific” coming to the Bushnell in Hartford, CT we play six different versions of the landmark musical.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is from April 4, 2010. Also, a review of the Broadway revival, "Lend Me a Tenor."
We celebrate Sondheim's 80th birthday (March 22nd) with interpretations of his music by such artists as Patti Lupone, Josh Groban, Barbara Cook, Nancy Walker and others.
We celebrate Sondheim's 80th birthday (March 22nd) with music from original cast albums from shows he wrote both music and lyrics.
A look back at significant dates, anniversaries, and birthdays encompassing March 12th - 14th.
We celebrate some of the greatest African-American artists that have appeared on the Broadway stage.
With so many songs of the “Heart,” we’ll be playing such Broadway and Off-Broadway tunes for the next two weeks.
We celebrate Super Bowl Sunday with football songs, "commercials," a "half-time show," and songs about food.
New show music CDs including Finian's Rainbow (revival), Ashley Brown's solo CD, Pinkilicious, Vanities, and Gutenberg! The Musical.
We celebrate the long career of Chita Rivera, who celebrated her 77th birthday on January 23rd.
The first Sunday of each month is an all-request show, but I’ll be out-of-town until December 27th so the request show comes early.
Time still seems to go by so fast these days which is why tonight we play more songs dealing with "time."
New music from PS Classics plus capsule reviews of Broadway's "Memphis" and "Finian's Rainbow" and Goodspeed Opera House's "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum."
Time seems to go by so fast these days which is why all songs on tonight's program deal with "time."
Children singing--songs from Broadway shows that featured children in the cast. Also, a review of the Roundabout Theatre's revival of "Bye Bye Birdie."
A look back at significant dates, anniversaries, and birthdays encompassing September 9th-12th.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is from September 6, 2009.
We showcase cast recordings from Broadway revivals. Tonight, shows that begin from A-G.
In recognition of “Camelot,” opening at the Goodspeed Opera House, all tonight’s songs come from enchanted locales.
It's summer, time for traveling. Tonight we span the globe with songs from Broadway shows set in exotic locales.
New solo CD releases from Stephanie Block, Sutton Foster as well as music from the 2009 Tony winning score, “next to normal.”
Broadway veteran, Gary Beach, and newcomer, Josh Grisetti, are starring in LUCKY GUY at the Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, CT. Tonight's program is an interview with the two, songs from the show as well as songs from musicals featuring Gary Beach.
Who has won the most Tony Awards? What is the most honored show? These are just a few of the fun facts that will be answered on tonight’s program.
This Memorial Day Weekend we remember the men and women who fought to keep our land free and safe. All songs tonight have the theme of "remembering."
More new music from Broadway Masterworks and other recent releases. Also reviews of "9 to 5 – the Musical" and "Accent on Youth."
We celebrate the musical theater career of Bea Arthur, who passed away this week, both Off- Broadway and on Broadway.
Masterworks Broadway has just released eight new digital-only editions of classic cast recordings. Tonight we hear selections from "New Faces of 1952," "The Last Sweet Days of Isaac," "The Threepenny Opera," and "Let It Ride!"
We celebrate Easter, a little Passover, and songs of money to remind everyone of tax day. Also, a review of the Broadway comedy, “God of Carnage.”
Movie stars--from Fred Astaire to Katherine Hepburn to Hugh Jackman--have all warbled on The Great White Way. Tonight's broadcast celebrates these stars on the night of the Oscar telecast.
In celebration of the national tour of Jersey Boys playing at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford, CT we play music from jukebox musicals, past and present. Also, a review of the national tour of Jersey Boys.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. Tonight we mix requests with football songs and a review of the Off-Broadway musical, "Enter Laughing."
Songs from the various productions of “Gypsy” with divas Angela Lansbury, Patti Lupone, Ethel Merman, and Bernadette Peters.
To celebrate the return of the TV show, "24," a program of songs of adventure and derring-do.
Songs celebrating Christmas and Hanukah from the Broadway stage. Also, a review of the musical, "Emmett Otter’s Jug Band Christmas," playing at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT.
To acknowledge the opening of the musical, "Shrek the Musical," we play more beautiful songs. Plus a review of the show.
We celebrate the opening of "Billy Elliot--the Musical" with a program of songs spotlighting dance. Also, a review of "Billy Elliot."
We celebrate Halloween with a show filled with ghosts, goblins, and monsters, and things that go bump in the night.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is the program from October 5, 2008.
We welcome the upcoming Broadway season with all songs celebrating the Great White Way.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is the program from September 7, 2008.
We highlight more of the obscure British musicals in recognition of The Goodspeed Opera House's production of "Half a Sixpence."
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is the program from August 3, 2008.
In the recent Broadway musical, [title of show], the song "Monkeys and Playbills" lists dozens of Broadway flops in the lyrics. This is the source material for tonight's program.
We feature three cast recordings today, all from Tony nominated musicals--"Passing Strange," the revival of "South Pacific," and "In the Heights."
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is the program from June 1, 2008.
New cast recordings including "A Catered Affair," "Add1ngMach1ne," and the revival of "Sunday in the Park with George."
Long lasting friendships, developed during four years of college, are celebrated on this commencement day for many college and university graduates.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is the program from May 4, 2008.
New releases plus Andrew Lloyd Webber's first musical, "The Likes of Us" and the rare out-of-town tryout recording of "Nefertiti-the Musical"
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is the program from April 6, 2008.
In celebration of the first revival of "South Pacific" in over 40 years, we play the complete score using five different recordings.
In recognition of the opening of the new musical, "In The Heights," tonight's program has an ethnic feel to it.
New cast recordings including "Little Mermaid," "Happy Days-the Musical," "Xanadu," and "Forbidden Broadway--Rude Awakening."
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is the program from March 2, 2008.
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Grammy Awards, a look at Broadway show tunes that hit the Top 40 charts.
On this Super Bowl Sunday, an all request program. Also, a review of the David Mamet comedy, "November."
We connect shows through degrees of separation (when you listen it will make sense). Also, reviews of the Broadway shows "The Little Mermaid" and "Is He Dead?"
We celebrate the 100th Birthday of Ethel Merman, born on January 16, 1908, with an all Merman show.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is the program from January 6, 2008.
We talk with Steven Mooney, a sophomore musical theater major at Marymount Manhattan in New York City, about his goal of a career in the theater.
Will the Red Sox win game seven of their championship series? In tribute, tonight's program features baseball songs as well as well as songs that decide a character's fate within a musical.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is the program from October 7, 2007.
We open the vinyl vault for more rarely heard songs from Broadway, Off-Broadway, and London musicals.
What roles are closely attached to certain performers? Joel Grey in CABARET, Yul Brynner in THE KING AND I, etc. Music from such signature roles.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is the program from September 2, 2007.
The highlights of tonight's program is a live recording from the 1976 Leonard Bernstein-Alan Jay Lerner flop, "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue," as well as music from a 'cast recording' of the Howard Ashman-Marvin Hamlisch musical, "Smile."
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is the program from August 5, 2007.
Music from such new cast album releases as "High Fidelity," Martin Short's "Fame Becomes Me," and the Encores! production of the Irving Berlin revue, "Face The Music."
The weekend of 07/07/07 was considered a lucky one, with many couples marrying that day. Last week we helped celebrate these nuptial ceremonies. Today, we continue the celebration.
With the weekend of 07/07/07 being considered a lucky one, many couples planned their wedding day. Today, we help celebrate these nuptial ceremonies.
Music from the Tony nominated Best Musicals and Best Musical revivals including "Spring Awakening," "Mary Poppins," "Grey Gardens," "Curtains," "110 in the Shade," "Company," and "A Chorus Line."
We play most of the cast album of "Dreamgirls" using the Original Broadway cast recording, the 20th Anniversary Concert version, as well as the current movie soundtrack.
It's the time of the season for dancing--proms, weddings, graduations--so tonight's program features songs that swing! Part 2 in two weeks.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This is the program from May 6, 2007.
The annual Super Bowl game show with football songs, commercials, and a special half-time show.
Selections from recently released cast recordings including Stephen Schwart's "Captain Louie" and the revival of "A Chorus Line."
Selections from recently released cast recordings including "Grey Gardens" and "Spring Awakening."
Music about "Home" as we head home for the holidays. Also, reviews of THE APPLE TREE and SPRING AWAKENING.
Broadway veteran Betty Comden passed away this Thanksgiving. We celebrate her work with longtime partner Adolph Green tonight.
To celebrate the 1999 revival of "Kiss Me Kate' (which opened this weekend) we will hear the entire score from four sources--the original cast recording, the 1999 revival, the 1968 TV production and the 1953 movie score.
Broadway witches, monsters, and ghosts provide a melodic romp for the Halloween season.
In recognition of the 45th anniversary of the opening of "How To Succeed in Business..." we play music from the catalog of Frank Loesser.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This program, taped earlier, is for October 1, 2006.
A previously aired program from 2004, the show looks at politics on Broadway--just in time for the upcoming November mid-term elections.
A celebration of the music of William Finn in to coincide with the review, "Make Me A Song," at Theatreworks in Hartford,
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This program is from September 3, 2006.
To celebrate the opening of "Pippin" at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT all the songs in today's program are 'magical.'
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This program is from August 6, 2006.
We spotlight Off-Broadway reviews in recognition of the CT Theatre Festival's production of "Forever Plaid." Music from that show along with an interview of CTF Artistic Director, Dean Adams.
Interview with the creators of the as yet unproduced musical, "Freshman Year," along with selections from the show.
Recent releases including the new solo CDs by Barbara Cook and Patti Lupone and the concert version of "South Pacific" starring Brian Stokes Mitchell and Reba McEntire.
Music from all the Tony nominated Best Musicals plus selections from Best Musical Revivals, "The Pajama Game" and "Sweeney Todd."
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This program is from June 5, 2006.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This program is from May 7, 2006.
In celebration of "The Lion King" roaring into the Bushnell Auditorium for seven weeks, tonight's program features music from cartoons and comics made into Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals.
Dan McMahon, Director of Marketing at the Goodspeed Opera House, talks about the upcoming season of "L'il Abner," "Pippin," and "Pirates of Penzance." Music from all three musicals will also be featured.
In recognition of the April 17th deadline for taxes we play songs dealing with money, wealth, and Great Big Stuff.
Discussion with the Broadway Producer, Doug Meyer, on his new musical "The Wedding Singer" as well as the role of Producer in today's theatre world.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This program is from April 2, 2006.
To celebrate the 4,000 performance of the Off-Broadway hit "I Love You, You're Pefect, Now Change," we feature music from the longest running musicals in Off-Broadway history.
To help the springtime warmth "On Broadway" plays music celebrating the upcoming season.
Music from Broadway and Off-Broadway with a Hollywood theme as "On Broadway" celebrates the Oscars.
Music from three recent releases--"The Color Purple," the revival of "Sweeney Todd," and the London production of the soon-to-be Broadway hit, "Billy Elliot--The Musical."
We emulate this American tradition with football songs, "commercials," our own halftime show, and ending with more football songs.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This program is from January 29, 2006.
Legendard baritone John Raitt would be 88 this weekend and Michael 'Phantom' Crawford is 63. Tonight we celebrate both artists with popular and rarer recordings of their respective work.
As John Lithgow exits "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," we celebrate all the schemers, con artists, and scoundrels that have graced the Broadway stage.
In recognition of "The Phantom of the Opera" becoming the longest running show in Broadway history, tonight's program features music from the Top 15 longest running musicals.
The first Sunday of every month is an all request show. This program is from January 1, 2006.
Music from the latter part of composer Cy Coleman's career including music from "City of Angels," "The Will Rogers Follies," and "The Life."
Music from the early part of composer Cy Coleman's career including music from "Wildcat," "Little Me," and "Sweet Charity."
Selections from the Varese Sarabande collection of CDs that features studio recordings of songs from unrecorded Broadway shows. Also, music from the Ben Bagley Revisited series.