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Broadway to Main Street Laurence Maslon
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4.7 • 94 Ratings
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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.
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Margaret Whiting at 100
Few pop singers captured the Broadway songbook as well as Margaret Whiting; here's to her 100th with show tunes by Johnny Mercer, Jerome Kern, Rodgers and Hart and many more.
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Cats
Look--a new broadcast has begun. Our first episode on this groundbreaking show, meow and forever. Original London cast, Broadway cast and a few surprises.
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They Turned It Into a Musical
Novels, short stories, historical events, comic strips, even paintings--they said it couldn't be done, but the geniuses of the American musical did it! My Fair Lady, 1776, Annie, Sunday in the Park Hamilton and more!
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1776
The perfect Fourth of July musical. So, sit down for an hour with this classic as we hear the Broadway cast and the rare film soundtrack, united for posterity.
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The 2024 Tony Awards
An overview of this year's 2024 Tony Awards. Selections from all the major nominees: Hell's Kitchen, The Outsiders, Suffs, Merrily We Roll Along, and more.
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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.
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A gem!
I came across this podcast about 3 years ago, and it became a regular weekly companion for my long drives. Mr. Maslon’s love and knowledge of Broadway musicals is always on hand, and he has introduced me to shows, songs and singers I am very grateful to have experienced. Truly a jewel.
A Theatre Lover’s Dream
The perfect balance of entertaining and educational; Broadway To Main Street provides a unique experience for its audience. Not only are you being introduced to a catalog of music, but you’re learning facts along the way. Each episode might be similar in format, but it brings a new surprise every week. If you want more than a traditional radio experience, Broadway To Main Street is the perfect avenue for you.