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,” “BUENOS AIRES,” “RACING WITH THE CLOCK,” “WHATEVER LOLA WANTS,” and “SUNSHINE GIRL.” Originally pr ..read more

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 LAMB,” “MR. GOLDSTONE, I LOVE YOU,” “ROSE’S TURN,” “WORLD, TAKE ME BACK,” “THERE’S NO BUSI ..read more

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,” “FRIENDSHIP,” “I’VE STILL GOT MY HEALTH,” “SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS,” “HEY, GOOD LOOKIN ..read more

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 Merman,” “I GOT RHYTHM,” “LIFE IS JUST A BOWL OF CHERRIES,” “EADIE WAS A LADY,” “YOU’RE THE TOP ..read more

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?” “COME AND PLAY,” “DON’T GO NEAR MY DAUGHTER,” “OH IRMA,” “FEAR NO MORE THE HEAT O’ THE SUN,” and a r ..read more

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 YOU GET,” “MONEY IN THE BANK,” “IF YOU’RE PROPOSING” (SWINGING AT THE STOCK EXCHANGE), and “LIF ..read more

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 information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music a ..read more

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 includes rare recordings of Ira Gershwin singing his own songs and features music from DAMSEL IN DISTRESS ..read more

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 Green, Arthur Schwartz, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland (via a movie clip), Tommy Tune and Twiggy.   ..read more

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 Sprague, Priscilla Baskerville, and Bruton Lane.   Featured songs: “MY SHIP,” “SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ..read more