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by Laurence Maslon
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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- Today54 min
The Great Singles Part One
The single greatest pop single releases from the Broadway canon, from 1937 to 1964. The gang's all here: Sinatra, Crosby, Clooney, Satchmo, Stafford, Como, and more, singing Broadway's best.
- 1 weeks ago53 min
Cassandra Wilson
We're joined by Mary Foster Conklin, host of "A Broad Spectrum" to pay tribute to one of music's most eclectic interpreters by highlighting her unique way with a show tune; songs from Kismet, On The Town, My Fair Lady, The Music Man and more.
- 1 weeks ago54 min
Labor Day Tribute
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; songs from The Pajama Game, Pins and Needles, Working, and more.
- 3 weeks ago54 min
School Bells Are Ringing
It's back to the classroom: songs of learning, lectures, and literacy from Candide, South Pacific, Spring Awakening, Schmigadoon! and more.
- 4 weeks ago54 min
The Magic of Sammy Cahn
On our annual "Hollywood music" episode. we look at the great movie songs by lyricist Sammy Cahn, including "Call Me Irresponsible," "It's Magic," and "High Hopes," sung by the best--Doris Day, Mel Tormé, Sarah Vaughan and more.
- Aug 16, 202654 min
Batman's Baddies on Broadway
Holy spotlight! We bring forth one of pop culture's greatest rogues galleries--the special guest villains on the Batman TV show and their roles as Broadway musical stars: Frank Gorshin, Vincent Price, Eartha Kitt, Julie Newmar, Glynis Johns--even Ethel Merman! Zowie!
- Aug 9, 202654 min
A Musical Odyssey
We're coming home, sweet Homer, with a thousand ships of songs inspired, one way or t'other, by The Odyssey; performances by Sarah Vaughan, Jack Cassidy, Melina Mercouri, and, yes, Yul Brynner, among many more.
- Aug 2, 202654 min
Tony Bennett at 100
This week marks the centenary of America's greatest pop interpreter of the Broadway songbook: Tony Bennett. Songs from Kismet, Applause, Follies, The Boys from Syracuse, On The Town and more.
About 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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