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.
04-15-2012
The idea of turning movies into musicals is not purely a recent phenomenon. This episode looks at the Broadway shows from 1953 to 1973 that were based on, among others, movies such as Ninotchka, Destry Rides Again, Nights of Cabiria, The Apartment, Some Like It Hot, and Smiles of a Summer Night. Performers include Fred Astaire, Eddie Fisher, Gwen Verdon, Jerry Orbach, and Sarah Vaughan.
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