The conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to renowned lyricist Lorenz “Larry” Hart on what would have been his 87th birthday. Hart is perhaps best known for his collaborations with songwriting partner Richard Rodgers, who he worked with on 26 Broadway musicals including PAL JOEY and JUMBO. In this program, listeners called in to request their favorite pieces from Hart’s career, including renditions of some of his most well-known songs by Dorothy Loudon, Barbara Cook, and Connie Boswe...
Dec 02, 2024•34 min•Ep. 87
The second of a three-part program paying tribute to renowned lyricist Lorenz “Larry” Hart on what would have been his 87th birthday. Hart is perhaps best known for his collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers, who he worked with on 26 Broadway musicals including PAL JOEY and PEGGY-ANN. In this program, listeners called in to request their favorite pieces from Hart’s career, including works from the Broadway classics THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE and ON YOUR TOES, as well as from the 1948 musical f...
Nov 25, 2024•31 min•Ep. 86
The first of a three-part program paying tribute to renowned lyricist Lorenz “Larry” Hart on what would have been his 87th birthday. Hart is perhaps best known for his collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers, who he worked with on 26 Broadway musicals including Pal Joey and On Your Toes. In this edition, listeners called in to request their favorite songs from Hart’s career, including works from the Broadway classics THE GARRICK GAIETIES, SPRING IS HERE and THE LADY AND HER MUSIC, as well a...
Nov 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 85
The second of a two-part program featuring legendary theatre creator Frank Loesser, best known for writing three extraordinary Broadway musicals: GUYS AND DOLLS, THE MOST HAPPY FELLA, and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. In this program, the Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient discusses the making of the Damon Runyan inspired show, GUYS AND DOLLS. Other highlights include a song from his little-known work, GREENWILLOW, as well as the writer performing several of his o...
Nov 11, 2024•40 min•Ep. 84
The first of a two-part program featuring legendary theatre creator Frank Loesser, best known for writing three extraordinary Broadway musicals: GUYS AND DOLLS, THE MOST HAPPY FELLA, and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. His first show, WHERE’S CHARLEY? is featured. Loesser was both a Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient. In this episode, the songwriter performs several of his own songs. Featured songs: “Guys and Dolls,” “The Ugly Duckling,” “Joey, Joey, Joey,” “I Wish ...
Nov 04, 2024•39 min•Ep. 83
The conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to legendary Broadway theatre director and producer Harold “Hal” Prince, known for among many other shows, WEST SIDE STORY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and SWEENEY TODD. Celebrating Prince’s 55th birthday, this episode features music from his iconic shows, including BAKER STREET, FLORA THE RED MENACE, IT’S A BIRD… IT’S A PLANE… IT’S SUPERMAN, CABARET, ZORBA, and A DOLL'S LIFE. Featured songs: “I SHALL MISS YOU,” “A QUIET THING,” “DOING GOOD,” “TOMOR...
May 06, 2024•34 min•Ep. 82
The second of a three-part program paying tribute to legendary Broadway director and producer Harold “Hal” Prince, known for among many other shows, WEST SIDE STORY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and SWEENEY TODD. Celebrating Prince’s 55th birthday, this episode features music from his iconic shows, including FIORELLO!, TENDERLOIN, A FAMILY AFFAIR, and SHE LOVES ME. Featured songs: “SOMETHING’S COMING,” “LITTLE TIN BOX,” “LITTLE OLD NEW YORK,” “THERE’S A ROOM IN MY HOUSE,” “A TRIP TO THE LIBRARY,” and “F...
Apr 29, 2024•35 min•Ep. 81
This is the first of a three-part program paying tribute to legendary Broadway director and producer Harold “Hal” Prince, known for among many other shows, WEST SIDE STORY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and SWEENEY TODD. Celebrating Prince’s 55th birthday, this episode features music from his iconic shows, including WONDERFUL TOWN, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, EVITA, THE PAJAMA GAME, DAMN YANKEES, and NEW GIRL IN TOWN. Featured songs: “CHRISTOPHER STREET,” “PRETTY LITTLE PICTURE,” “BUE...
Apr 22, 2024•31 min•Ep. 80
The conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to the extraordinary Ethel Merman, known for starring in Broadway shows like CALL ME MADAM, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and GYPSY. This episode includes an archival interview with Stephen Sondheim and a rare recording of Merman rehearsing an early draft of “HAVE AN EGGROLL, MR GOLDSTONE.” It highlights music from such shows as HELLO, DOLLY, HAPPY HUNTING and several, rare, live performances. Featured songs: “HAVE AN EGGROLL, MR GOLDSTONE,” “LITTLE LA...
Apr 15, 2024•35 min•Ep. 79
The second of a three-part program paying tribute to the extraordinary Ethel Merman, known for starring in Broadway shows like CALL ME MADAM, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and GYPSY. This episode includes archival material with Merman discussing her collaborations with icons like Jimmy Durante and Irving Berlin. It highlights music from such shows as STARS IN YOUR EYES, DU BARRY WAS A LADY, PANAMA HATTIE, SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS, and HAPPY HUNTING. Featured songs: “IT’S ALL YOURS,” “A LADY NEEDS A CHANGE,”...
Apr 08, 2024•35 min•Ep. 78
This is the first of a three-part program paying tribute to the extraordinary Ethel Merman, known for starring in Broadway shows like CALL ME MADAM, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and GYPSY. This episode includes archival material with Merman discussing her collaborations with musical theatre icons like The Gershwins, Cole Porter, and William Gaxton. It highlights music from such shows as GIRL CRAZY, TAKE A CHANCE, ANYTHING GOES, and RED HOT AND BLUE. Featured songs: “Medley of songs performed by Ethel Mer...
Apr 01, 2024•35 min•Ep. 77
The conclusion of a three-part series featuring extraordinary composer Stanley Silverman, known for his cutting-edge music/theatre collaborations with director Richard Foreman. In this program, Silverman discusses working with Foreman and features music from their shows, DR. SELAVY’S MAGIC THEATRE and HOTEL FOR CRIMINALS. Additionally, there is a bonus song, featuring noted singer, Sting, from the album IN CELEBRATION: THE PIANO TRIOS OF STANLEY SILVERMAN. Featured songs: “DOESN’T IT BUG YOU?” “...
Mar 25, 2024•33 min•Ep. 76
The second of a three-part series featuring extraordinary composer Stanley Silverman, known for his cutting-edge music/theatre collaborations with director Richard Foreman. Silverman discusses his early career and creative process with Foreman. This program features music from such shows as ELEPHANT STEPS and DR. SELAVY’S MAGIC THEATRE. Featured songs: “PHOTOGRAPH SONG,” “STOP SEEING REINHARDT,” “WATCH ME PUT MY RIGHT FOOT,” “WE SIT IN THE WINDOW,” “JINGLE,” “FIRST DAY’S TREATMENT,” “THE MORE YO...
Mar 18, 2024•33 min•Ep. 75
The first of a three-part series featuring extraordinary composer Stanley Silverman, known for his cutting-edge music/theatre collaborations with director Richard Foreman. Silverman discusses his early career and why he became a composer. This program features music from such shows as ELEPHANT STEPS, DR. SELAVY’S MAGIC THEATRE and BENT. Featured songs: “YOU’RE ON THE RADIO,” “I LIVE BY MY WITS,” “POOR BOY,” “STREETS OF BERLIN,” and “ELEPHANTS.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. For more...
Mar 11, 2024•33 min•Ep. 74
Guest hosted by Jeff Lunden, this is the conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to iconic lyricist Ira Gershwin known for his collaborations with his brother George, Jerome Kern and Harold Arlen, to name a few, and his numerous Broadway shows including FUNNY FACE, GIRL CRAZY, PORGY AND BESS and OF THEE I SING. This tribute includes an archival interview from 1969 with the lyricist discussing his successful career alongside his composer brother, George. Additionally, this episode inclu...
Mar 04, 2024•33 min•Ep. 73
Guest hosted by Jeff Lunden, this is the second of a three-part program paying tribute to iconic lyricist Ira Gershwin known for his collaborations with his brother George, Jerome Kern and Harold Arlen, to name a few, and his numerous Broadway shows including FUNNY FACE, GIRL CRAZY, PORGY AND BESS and OF THEE I SING. This episode features the second half of a tribute to Gershwin as star-studded guests share personal anecdotes and perform Ira’s songs including Tony Bennett, Betty Comden, Adolph G...
Feb 26, 2024•34 min•Ep. 72
Guest hosted by Jeff Lunden, this is the first of a three-part program paying tribute to iconic lyricist Ira Gershwin known for his collaborations with his brother George, Jerome Kern and Harold Arlen, to name a few, and his numerous Broadway shows including FUNNY FACE, GIRL CRAZY, PORGY AND BESS and OF THEE I SING. This episode features a tribute to Gershwin as star-studded guests share personal anecdotes and perform his songs including Hal David, Margaret Whiting, Cab Calloway, Jonathan Spragu...
Feb 19, 2024•33 min•Ep. 71
The conclusion of a three-part program featuring musical theater historian Alfred Simon discussing iconic composer Vincent Youmans, best known for writing the hit song “TEA FOR TWO.” On what would have been Youmans’ 83rd birthday, this tribute explores the composer’s prolific career and the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his untimely death. The episode includes songs from TAKE A CHANCE and FLYING DOWN TO RIO. Additionally, there is a bonus tribute to composer George Gershwin and features ...
Feb 12, 2024•31 min•Ep. 70
The second of a three-part program featuring musical theater historian Alfred Simon discussing iconic composer Vincent Youmans, best known for writing the hit song “TEA FOR TWO”. On what would have been Youmans’ 83rd birthday, this tribute explores the composer’s early work and features songs from HIT THE DECK, RAINBOW, GREAT DAY, SMILES, and THROUGH THE YEARS. Featured songs: “HALLELUJAH,” “SOMETIMES I’M HAPPY,” “THE ONE GIRL,” “MORE THAN YOU KNOW,” “GREAT DAY,” “WITHOUT A SONG,” “IF I WERE YOU...
Feb 05, 2024•35 min•Ep. 69
The first of a three-part program featuring musical theater historian Alfred Simon discussing iconic composer Vincent Youmans, best known for writing the hit song “TEA FOR TWO”. On what would have been Youmans’ 83rd birthday, this tribute explores the composer’s early life and prolific career. The episode features songs from WILDFLOWER, OH, PLEASE! and NO, NO, NANETTE. Additionally, a rare recording of Youmans himself at the piano. Featured songs: “Medley from NO, NO NANETTE,” “WILDFLOWER,” “I W...
Jan 29, 2024•34 min•Ep. 68
Guest hosted by Associate Producer Jeff Lunden, this is the conclusion of a two-part program featuring director/choreographer Martha Clarke and composer Richard Peaslee. Clarke is known as one of the founders of Pilobolus Dance Theater, and Peaslee for composing scores to such shows as Peter Brook’s MARAT/SADE and TELL ME LIES. Clarke and Peaslee discuss their collaboration on the dance/music/theatre piece THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS based on the Hieronymus Bosch painting. Featured music: Ins...
Jan 22, 2024•35 min•Ep. 67
Guest hosted by Associate Producer Jeff Lunden, this is the first of a two-part program featuring director/choreographer Martha Clarke and composer Richard Peaslee. Clarke is known as one of the founders of Pilobolus Dance Theater, and Peaslee for composing scores to such shows as Peter Brook’s MARAT/SADE and TELL ME LIES. Clarke and Peaslee discuss their collaboration on the dance/music/theatre piece THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS based on the Hieronymus Bosch painting. Part One also features e...
Jan 15, 2024•38 min•Ep. 66
The conclusion of a three-part program featuring legendary composer Richard Rodgers, known for OKLAHOMA!, BABES IN ARMS, PAL JOEY, and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. On what was then the fifth anniversary of his passing, this tribute explores Rodgers entire career focusing on his most noteworthy collaborations with wordsmiths Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. The episode employs rarely heard songs and “off-the-beaten track” performances. Part Three features archival interviews with Rodgers, Sheldon Har...
Jan 08, 2024•32 min•Ep. 69
The second of a three-part program featuring legendary composer Richard Rodgers, known for OKLAHOMA!, BABES IN ARMS, PAL JOEY, and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. On what was then the fifth anniversary of his passing, this tribute explores Rodgers entire career focusing on his most noteworthy collaborations with wordsmiths Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. The episode employs rarely heard songs and “off-the-beaten track” performances. Part Two focuses on Rodgers’ work with lyricist, Lorenz Hart. In an a...
Jan 01, 2024•33 min•Ep. 64
The first of a three-part program featuring legendary composer Richard Rodgers, known for OKLAHOMA!, BABES IN ARMS, PAL JOEY, and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. On what was then the fifth anniversary of his passing, this tribute explores Rodgers entire career focusing on his most noteworthy collaborations with wordsmiths Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. The episode employs rarely-heard songs and off-the-beaten track performances. Part One covers both editions of THE GARRICK GAIETIES in the 20s. Additi...
Dec 25, 2023•33 min•Ep. 63
The conclusion of a two-part program featuring talented composer-lyricist William Finn, known for his musicals FALSETTOS, A NEW BRAIN and SPELLING BEE. In this program, Finn discusses writing MARCH OF THE FALSETTOS and his collaboration with orchestrator Michael Starobin. Additionally, Finn performs a rare-to-find song cut from IN TROUSERS. Featured songs: “THE PASSION OF RHODA,” “THE CHESS GAME,” “MAKING A HOME,” “THE GAMES I PLAY,” “MARVIN HITS TRINA,” “I NEVER WANTED TO LOVE YOU,” and “FATHER...
Dec 18, 2023•33 min•Ep. 62
The first of a two-part program featuring talented composer-lyricist William Finn, known for his musicals FALSETTOS, A NEW BRAIN and SPELLING BEE. In this program, Finn takes us through his early theatrical experiences as he discusses the unproduced show, JOCKS and his first produced show, IN TROUSERS. Featured songs: “HEAVY OBJECTS,” “WHEN HE STARTS TO FALL,” “ARE YOU REALLY COMMITTED TO SAVING BUDDY?” “WE PLAY BALL,” “LADY FEELS NO SHAME,” “MY HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART,” “SET THOSE SAILS.” Origin...
Dec 11, 2023•38 min•Ep. 61
The conclusion of a three-part program featuring noted musical theater historian, Robert Kimball discussing iconic songwriter Cole Porter’s 1930s shows. Porter’s best-known show from this period is the namesake for this podcast, ANYTHING GOES. Kimball provides insight into Porter's creative process while working on such shows as YOU NEVER KNOW and DUBARRY WAS A LADY. Featured songs: “From Alpha To Omega,” “At Long Last Love,” “Friendship,” “Anything Goes,” “Let’s Not Talk About Love.” Originally...
Dec 04, 2023•32 min•Ep. 60
The second of a three-part program featuring noted musical theater historian, Robert Kimball discussing iconic songwriter Cole Porter’s 1930s shows. Porter’s best-known show from this period is the namesake for this podcast, ANYTHING GOES. Kimball provides insight into Porter's creative process while working on such musicals as NYMPH ERRANT, JUBILEE, and RED, HOT AND BLUE. Also, Kimball talks about several of Porter’s most famous collaborations with 30’s superstars like Ethel Merman, Fred Astair...
Nov 27, 2023•34 min•Ep. 59
The first of a three-part program featuring noted musical theater historian, Robert Kimball discussing iconic songwriter Cole Porter’s 1930s shows. Porter’s best-known show from this period is the namesake for this podcast, ANYTHING GOES. Kimball provides insight into Porter's creative process while working on such musicals as THE NEW YORKERS and THE GAY DIVORCEE. Featured songs: “I’m Getting Myself Ready for You,” “I Happen To Like New York,” “Love For Sale,” “Night And Day,” “How’s Your Romanc...
Nov 20, 2023•33 min•Ep. 58
