Broadway to Main Street
- Episódios
- 650
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- Último episódio
- 9 nov 2026
Sobre o podcast
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.
Episódios 650
Broadway, Southern-Style
Jeri Southern, that is. This sensitive, sultry 1950s jazz genius (vocals and piano) devotes her artistry to Kern, Hammerstein, Rodgers, Hart, Porter and more (even the score to Oh Captain!), If you know her …
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Jeri Southern, that is. This sensitive, sultry 1950s jazz genius (vocals and piano) devotes her artistry to Kern, Hammerstein, Rodgers, Hart, Porter and more (even the score to Oh Captain!), If you know her, you'll be thrilled; if you don't, you'll be enthralled.
Ballots Over Broadway (2026)
It's election time and show tunes are sweeping the country. Here are great campaigns songs and tributes to participatory democracy from Fiorello!, Annie, Of Thee I Sing, Hamilton, and more.
Stranglers in the Night
Hey, kids! It's Count Larry Maslon with our annual Halloween show on "Blood-vay to Main Street"! We listen to the creatures of the night, in songs from Phantom of the Opera, Chess, Wish You Were Here, Rags and …
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Hey, kids! It's Count Larry Maslon with our annual Halloween show on "Blood-vay to Main Street"! We listen to the creatures of the night, in songs from Phantom of the Opera, Chess, Wish You Were Here, Rags and more. Wa-oooooooww!
That's Entertainers, Too!
Clearly, there's too many entertainers in the Broadway canon, so we're following up with a second episode. Celebrating Bobby Darin (via Jeremy Jordan), Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Fanny Brice, and many more.
That's Entertainers!
Broadway loves to place its entertainers center stage--real or imagined. Join us for a front-row seat for Fanny Brice, Bobby Darin, the Marx Brothers, Tina Turner, Conrad Birdie and many more.
"Our Sinatra"
We tilt the brim of our fedora to the new revue "Our Sinatra" and welcome back Eric Comstock live in the studio to review the many show tunes from the catalogue of Ol' Blue Eyes.
The Great Singles Part Two
It just keeps getting better: the single greatest pop single releases from the Broadway canon, from 1962 to 2018. The gang's all here: the Fifth Dimension, Eydie Gorme, Streisand, Helen Reddy, Stevie Wonder …
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It just keeps getting better: the single greatest pop single releases from the Broadway canon, from 1962 to 2018. The gang's all here: the Fifth Dimension, Eydie Gorme, Streisand, Helen Reddy, Stevie Wonder, John Legend and more.
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.
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 …
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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.
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 …
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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.
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.
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 …
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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.
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 …
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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!
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.
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.
Ear to Ear with Steven Blier
Join us for a live studio session with one of our great musicians and purveyors of popular song, Steven Blier, of the New York Festival of Song. Steve takes us through (and plays) thrilling theater songs by …
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Join us for a live studio session with one of our great musicians and purveyors of popular song, Steven Blier, of the New York Festival of Song. Steve takes us through (and plays) thrilling theater songs by Kern, Blitzstein, Bernstein, Gilbert and Sullivan and more.
A Swell-egant Elegant Party
TY You're invited to a marvelous party: Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano join us live in the studio to preview our sophisticated August 1st cabaret event at the Hamptons Summer Songbook. Greats songs by Coward …
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TY You're invited to a marvelous party: Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano join us live in the studio to preview our sophisticated August 1st cabaret event at the Hamptons Summer Songbook. Greats songs by Coward, Porter, Comden and Green and lotsa laughs.West End Divas (1970s Edition)
Marti Webb, Gemma Craven, and Diane Langton--do you know them? Here's your chance: my favorite West End musical heroines of the 1970/80s, singing from The Good Companions, Trelawny, Windy City and, yeah, a …
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Marti Webb, Gemma Craven, and Diane Langton--do you know them? Here's your chance: my favorite West End musical heroines of the 1970/80s, singing from The Good Companions, Trelawny, Windy City and, yeah, a couple of other shows you've actually heard of. . .Broadway Show-Up Glow-Up
Got your tweed pressed? Here's a look at how fashion and style transform the Broadway stage and its beloved characters: My Fair Lady, Coco, Kiss of the Spider Woman, La Cage aux Folles and more.
1776 (semiquincentennial version)
What else would we run this weekend? The original cast album, plus soundtrack selections and rare trivia; our favorite musical of all time. "Broadway to Main Street"--for all your semiquincentennial needs!
Happy Father's Day 2026
Great dads from the American musical, wanting the best for their children in their own lifetimes. Songs from The Rothschilds, Fiddler on the Roof, Carousel, Falsettos, and more.
The 2026 Tony Awards
We pay a visit to Schmigadoon!--a 12-category nominee at Sunday night's Tonys! Joining us for this special preview are Sara Chase, Ann Harada, plenty of songs and plenty of hope!
The 1976 Tony Awards
Our annual look at the Tonys from 50 years ago: A Chorus Line, Chicago, Pacific Overtures, Bubbling Brown Sugar, and more.: 5 -6- 7- 8!!
A Jewish Legacy
To tee up the Great Performances l PBS documentary, "Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy," we interview its producer/director Michael Kantor and play some great show tunes from Jewish creators, performed by …
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To tee up the Great Performances l PBS documentary, "Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy," we interview its producer/director Michael Kantor and play some great show tunes from Jewish creators, performed by Barbra Streisand, Joel Grey, Al Jolson, Sammy Davis, Jr. and more.West Coast Berlin
To celebrate the recent Great Performances l PBS airing of "Top Hat," we're stepping on the gas along with Irving Berlin's great Hollywood songs, performed by Fred Astaire, Bing Crosby, Ethel Merman and more.
Oscar Peterson at 100
We're keying in to this monumental jazz piano talent as part of his centenary--astonishing takes on songs from Fiorello!, West Side Story, The New Moon, My Fair Lady and so much more.
Broadway Bouquet
BROADWAY BOUQUET April showers bring May flowers--a reprise of perennials from Hadestown, On a Clear Day, Gypsy, The Sound of Music and more.
The Musical Genius of Claus Ogerman
This magical arranger turned his genius to the Broadway canon with timeless results. Listen to Sinatra, Jobim, Sammy Davis, Jr., DianA Krall, Streisand and more in thrilling versions of songs from Fiddler on …
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This magical arranger turned his genius to the Broadway canon with timeless results. Listen to Sinatra, Jobim, Sammy Davis, Jr., DianA Krall, Streisand and more in thrilling versions of songs from Fiddler on the Roof, Kismet, Zorba, My Fair Lady and more.
Richard Kiley
This is our quest--to follow this star throughout his amazing career: Kismet, No Strings, The Little Prince, and of course Man of La Mancha (and many rarities).
April Showers
Yes, it's come to that--an hour of great "rain" songs on stage, from Singin' in the Rain, Bloomer Girl, Grease, and of course 110 in the Shade.
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