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.
09-02-2012
In honor of Labor Day, this episode is a tribute to our nation's working men and women. Workers from cops to dance hall girls to cleaning women to whalers to union organizers sing for their supper; shows include Pins and Needles, The Cradle Will Rock, Working and The Pajama Game, with performances by Lilias White, Jerry Orbach and a rare recording of "Ballad for Americans" with Paul Robeson.
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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 27MB - Duration: 58:59 m (64 kbps 44100 Hz)