533 episodes

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.

Broadway to Main Street Laurence Maslon

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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.

    The 1974 Tony Awards

    The 1974 Tony Awards

    In our run-up to the 2024 Tonys, we look at Broadway 50 years ago: Raisin, Seesaw, Over Here! plus performances by Christopher Plummer, Michelle Lee, Alfred Drake, Lewis J. Stadlen and more.

    • 54 min
    Sondheim, Rolling Along

    Sondheim, Rolling Along

    Since Stephen Sondheim's passing in 2021, there have been several exciting revivals and revitalizations; here are a few: Merrily We Roll Along, Here We Are, Into the Woods, Melissa Errico, Liz Callaway and more.

    • 54 min
    My Favorite R&H

    My Favorite R&H

    To tee up the "Rodgers and Hammerstein 80th Anniversary Concert" on Great Performances l PBS on May 31st, I've selected some of my favorite things: performances by Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Nina Simone, Ray Charles and a surrey full of others.

    • 54 min
    Audra McDonald: Greatest Performances

    Audra McDonald: Greatest Performances

    In preparation for the PBS/Great Performances concert of Audra McDonald from the London Palladium (May 17), we play some of her finest moments from across her storied career: rarities and Tony-winners.

    • 54 min
    Broadway and Beyond

    Broadway and Beyond

    We're kicking off WLIW's "Broadway and Beyond" television/radio programming with a special episode of Game Changers and Groundbreakers: Show Boat, Pal Joey, Company, The Producers, Hamilton, and more.

    • 54 min
    The Other Couple

    The Other Couple

    In classic American musicals, there's usually a supporting--other--couple. Here's a tribute to Nathan and Adelaide, Ado Annie and Will Parker, Fraulein Schneider and Herr Schultz, and many more.

    • 54 min

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