Broadway to Main Street
Hosted by Laurence Maslon, BROADWAY TO MAIN STREET is a weekly radio program devoted to the greatest songs of the American Musical Theater. Originating from WPPB 88.3FM on Long Island's East End, each weekly episode celebrates the shows, stars, songwriters, and cultural phenomena that makes Broadway a legendary place. Music taken from classic original cast albums, film, cabaret, rare recordings, and unique interpretations, with commentary, guest appearances, and news from Broadway.
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It's called "pastiche" that subtle art practiced by great songwriters paying tribute to the music of the past--as heard in Hairspray, Parade, Kiss Me Kate, Fiorello!, and more.
The perfect Fourth of July musical--more relevant than ever. So, sit down for an hour with this classic as we hear the Broadway cast and the rare film soundtrack, united for posterity.
This episode draws its inspiration from the great theatrical illustrator Al Hirschfeld. We're joined by the chief archivist of his work, David Leopold, for a musical survey of his favorites: the Gershwins, Julie Andrews, Louis Armstrong and more. Watch along at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psDdsefFUMA
' Feudin' and fussin' and fightin'--on-stage and off-stage: West Side Story, Hamilton, Camelot and two gals named Patti and Audra.
Broadway to Main Street is all ready for the big event-and you will be too! All the major nominees from 2025 are featured: Maybe Happy Ending, Death Becomes Her, Buena Vista Social Club--and more.
We look back at Broadway fifty years ago to see what was worthy of recognition then. A lot, as it turns out: The Wiz, Angela Lansbury in Gypsy, Shenandoah, Bernadette Peters and much much more.