http://broadwaytomainstreet.com 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. Podcast Generator 2.5 - http://podcastgen.sourceforge.net Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:57:38 -0400 en Broadway to Main Street http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/images/itunes_image.jpg http://broadwaytomainstreet.com 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. A Weekly Program Celebrating the Greatest Songs from the Broadway Stage Laurence Maslon Laurence Maslon laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com no One of most delightful leading ladies of '60s. It's a bright shiny stocking stuffer for Broadway enthusiasts: an hour of stunning music by the delightful leading lady of the 1960s, Inga Swenson. Rare recordings plus original Broadway albums from 110 in the Shade and Baker Street. One of most delightful leading ladies of '60s. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-12-17_bms_ingaswenson_64.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-12-17_bms_ingaswenson_64.mp3 59:03 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Sun, 17 Dec 2017 19:24:27 -0500 The most popular entertainer of the '20s and '30s. Spend an hour with the most popular entertainer of the 1920s and 30s; all of Cantor's major hits plus guest appearances by Al Jolson, Ethel Merman, Dinah Shore and more. The most popular entertainer of the '20s and '30s. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-11-19_bms_eddie_cantor_reupload.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-11-19_bms_eddie_cantor_reupload.mp3 58:59 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Sun, 19 Nov 2017 21:55:34 -0500 Jazz pianist Bill Evans and the Broadway catalogue. The great innovative jazz pianist Bill Evans turned his genius to the Broadway catalogue over and over again. Music from On The Town, Silk Stockings, Porgy and Bess, and more, joined on vocals by Tony Bennett and Anita O'Day. Jazz pianist Bill Evans and the Broadway catalogue. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-10-15_bms_billevans_64.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-10-15_bms_billevans_64.mp3 59:17 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Sun, 15 Oct 2017 15:05:38 -0400 The joint is jumpin’ with Broadway legend Andre De Shields. The joint is jumpin’ with Broadway legend Andre De Shields (currently starring in Bay Street Theater’s “As You Like It”) live in our studio to discuss his career, including The Wiz, The Full Monty, and Ain’t Misbehavin’ The joint is jumpin’ with Broadway legend Andre De Shields. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-08-21_bms_andre_de_shields.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-08-21_bms_andre_de_shields.mp3 1:00:00 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:37:09 -0400 A special hour with the original John Adams in our studio. What better way to spend July 4th weekend than with the original John Adams from 1776? William Daniels spends a special hour, live in our studio, talking about his distinguished career, the songs he performed, and his new memoir. A special hour with the original John Adams in our studio. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-07-02_bms_billdaniels_60min_64.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-07-02_bms_billdaniels_60min_64.mp3 1:00:07 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Sun, 02 Jul 2017 18:16:16 -0400 We honor the "First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgeraldl with an overview of her Broadway songs. We honor the "First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald, on her centennial with a career overview of her Broadway songs from the 1930s to the 1980s, with special guest performances from Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong. We honor the "First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgeraldl with an overview of her Broadway songs. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-06-19_bms_cella-bration_641.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-06-19_bms_cella-bration_641.mp3 58:44 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Mon, 19 Jun 2017 02:54:07 -0400 One of Broadway's great leading ladies in our studio. One of Broadway's great leading ladies--currently appearing as Mrs. Lovett in the Off-Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd--joins us in our studio for a retrospective of her most evocative musical performances from Hello Again, Parade, Scandalous, and some thrilling rarities. One of Broadway's great leading ladies in our studio. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-05-28_bms_caroleecarmello_64.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-05-28_bms_caroleecarmello_64.mp3 58:44 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Sun, 28 May 2017 17:34:53 -0400 Live in the studio, a musical journey through his career. The leading man of Bridges of Madison County and The Robber Bridegroom joins us live in the studio for a musical journey though his career, including his recent stint as Billy Bigelow in Carousel.  Live in the studio, a musical journey through his career. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-03-26_bms_pasquale_64.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-03-26_bms_pasquale_64.mp3 58:43 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Sun, 26 Mar 2017 17:25:16 -0400 The multiple Tony-nominated couple in our studio. It's Aldopho meets Marian meets Magnolia meets Tevye as the multiple Tony-nominated couple Danny Burstein and Rebecca Luker join us live in the studio for a delicious journey through their performances in Show Boat, Fiddler on the Roof, Company, The Sound of Music, and many others. The multiple Tony-nominated couple in our studio. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-03-12_bms_luker-burstein_64.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2017-03-12_bms_luker-burstein_64.mp3 59:09 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Sun, 12 Mar 2017 18:32:44 -0400 Barbra Streisand does the R&H songbook To celebrate Barbra Streisand's latest Number One album of duets, we're delving into her copious Rodgers and Hart songbook, including a rarity or two unreleased on the new "Encores" album. Barbra Streisand does the R&H songbook http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2016-09-04_bms_babs_in_arms.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2016-09-04_bms_babs_in_arms.mp3 59:00 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Sun, 04 Sep 2016 12:09:51 -0400 A celebration of Tony Bennett's 90th birthday. A special Tony goes to Tony Bennett, celebrating his 90th birthday this week.  Few artists devoted as much skill and affection to the Broadway songbook; here is an hour-long celebration of rarities from Applause, Coco, Hooray for What?, Kismet, Foxy, On The Town, and more. A celebration of Tony Bennett's 90th birthday. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2016-08-07_bms_tony_bennett.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2016-08-07_bms_tony_bennett.mp3 59:30 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Sun, 07 Aug 2016 19:12:57 -0400 An hour with an exquisite singer and an exquisite comedienne. MADELINE KAHN It's twue, it's twue!! An entire hour devoted to an exquisite singer and an exquisite comedienne. Songs from Broadway--On the 20th Century--and Hollywood--Blazing Saddles, At Long Last Love--and rarities from the concert stage. An hour with an exquisite singer and an exquisite comedienne. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2016-07-25_bms_madelinekahn_64.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2016-07-25_bms_madelinekahn_64.mp3 59:00 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Mon, 25 Jul 2016 08:24:43 -0400 Sutton Foster shows off once more for an entire episode. One of Broadway's most versatile and thrilling talents shows off once more for an entire hour on our show. We're sharing highlights from Thoroughly Modern Millie, Anything Goes, Violet, and more. Sutton Foster shows off once more for an entire episode. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2016-07-10_bms_sutton_foster.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2016-07-10_bms_sutton_foster.mp3 59:00 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Sun, 10 Jul 2016 21:14:56 -0400 "The World's Greatest Entertainer" and his influence “The World’s Greatest Entertainer” dominated the stage, recordings, and the movies in the early part of the twentieth century.  Broadway to Main Street extends a runway to our audience to experience the ebullient talent of Jolie’s greatest hits and rare recordings; plus entertainers influenced by him:  Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Eddie Cantor and more.   "The World's Greatest Entertainer" and his influence http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2016-03-07_bms_al_jolson.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2016-03-07_bms_al_jolson.mp3 59:00 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Mon, 07 Mar 2016 10:49:51 -0500 Celebrating one of the great voices of the West End One of the shining lights of the West End musical theater left us at the end of 2015, Keith Michell.  Join us to celebrate his rapturous voice and commanding presence in shows such as Irma La Douce, Robert and Elizabeth, Man of La Mancha, and La Cage aux Folles.  Celebrating one of the great voices of the West End http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2016-01-18_01_bms_keith_michell_96.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2016-01-18_01_bms_keith_michell_96.mp3 59:05 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Mon, 18 Jan 2016 10:25:35 -0500 Celebrating one of the great icons of musical theatre, from Dames at Sea to Sondheim. Spend Sunday on the Radio with Bernadette:  Broadway to Main Street celebrates one of the great icons of the musical theater, from Dames at Sea up to her triumphs in the work of Stephen Sondheim.  A glorious tour of songs by Jerry Herman, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Rodgers and Hammerstein courtesy of Bernadette Peters. Celebrating one of the great icons of musical theatre, from Dames at Sea to Sondheim. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2015-08-31_bernadette_peters.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2015-08-31_bernadette_peters.mp3 59:00 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Mon, 31 Aug 2015 08:55:04 -0400 Celebrating Sinatra's 100th birthday, an all-Broadway tribute to his music. To celebrate the Chairman of the Board’s 100th birthday, we’ve invited pop and jazz critic Will Friedwald to join us on a tour of Frank Sinatra’s Broadway. Songs from Show Boat, Finian’s Rainbow, Skyscraper, Kismet, Merrily We Roll Along and more. Celebrating Sinatra's 100th birthday, an all-Broadway tribute to his music. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2015-08-10_sinatra__broadway__his_way.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2015-08-10_sinatra__broadway__his_way.mp3 1:00:00 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Mon, 10 Aug 2015 08:50:48 -0400 Three jazzbirds--Anita O'Day, June Christy, and Chris Connor--lend their "cool" stylings to the Broadway songbook. The Stan Kenton Orchestra gave three extraordinary jazzbirds to the American songbook: Anita O’Day, June Christy, and Chris Connor. Listen to their “cool” sound, covering great Broadway hits from Rodgers and Hart, the Gershwins, Kurt Weill, Harold Arlen and more. Three jazzbirds--Anita O'Day, June Christy, and Chris Connor--lend their "cool" stylings to the Broadway songbook. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2015-07-19_bms_somethingcool.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2015-07-19_bms_somethingcool.mp3 58:54 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Sun, 19 Jul 2015 19:06:56 -0400 One of the most glamorous couples of today's Broadway stage share their latest releases and the stories behind them. Live from our Broadway (NYC) studio, Broadway to Main Street brings you one of the most glamorous couples on the musical stage. Selections from the brand-new albums of The Visit and Make the Most of Your Music, along with Marin and Jason’s tour through Ragtime, Curtains, Kiss Me Kate, Candide and more. One of the most glamorous couples of today's Broadway stage share their latest releases and the stories behind them. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2015-07-13_marin_mazzie__jason_danieley.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2015-07-13_marin_mazzie__jason_danieley.mp3 59:00 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:49:17 -0400 From The Wizard of Oz to A Star is Born, the hearfelt musical relationship between Judy Garland and Harold Arlen. Was there ever a more heartfelt and harmonic relationship between singer and songwriter than Judy Garland and Harold Arlen? From The Wizard of Oz to A Star is Born and beyond, we provide a full hour of Judy, with guest stars such as Ray Bolger, Barbra Streisand, and Arlen. Forget your troubles and get happy on Broadway to Main Street. From The Wizard of Oz to A Star is Born, the hearfelt musical relationship between Judy Garland and Harold Arlen. http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2015-07-02_judy_sings_arlen.mp3 http://broadwaytomainstreet.com/podcastgen/?name=2015-07-02_judy_sings_arlen.mp3 59:00 laurence@broadwaytomainstreet.com (Laurence Maslon) Laurence Maslon no Thu, 02 Jul 2015 12:57:48 -0400