Broadway to Main Street

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 WLIW-FM 88.3 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.

West End Divas (1970s Edition) 07/12/2026

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 couple of other shows you've actually heard of. . . /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/42051740

Broadway Show-Up Glow-Up 07/06/2026

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. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/41970800

1776 (semiquincentennial version) 06/28/2026

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! /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/41855470

Happy Father's Day 2026 06/21/2026

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. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/41714665

The 2026 Tony Awards 06/07/2026

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! /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/41566280

The 1976 Tony Awards 05/31/2026

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!! /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/41485330

A Jewish Legacy 05/24/2026

A Jewish Legacy To tee up the 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. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/41408910

West Coast Berlin 05/17/2026

West Coast Berlin To celebrate the recent 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. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/41325490

Oscar Peterson at 100 05/10/2026

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. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/41240745

Broadway Bouquet 05/04/2026

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. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/41140720

The Musical Genius of Claus Ogerman 04/27/2026

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 the Roof, Kismet, Zorba, My Fair Lady and more. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/41025080

Richard Kiley 04/20/2026

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). /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/40930125

April Showers 04/12/2026

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. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/40819430

Carnival 04/05/2026

Carnival Love makes the world go 'round in this beloved 1961 charmer. The original Broadway cast, West End cast, and some surprise guests all provide beautiful renditions of the Bob Merrill score. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/40738665

Tell Me on a Sunday 03/29/2026

Tell Me on a Sunday The 1980 British song cycle, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black, gets cycled through its many variants, performed by Marti Webb, Bernadette Peters, Denise van Outen and more. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/40660010

Liza Sings Kander and Ebb (2026) 03/25/2026

Liza Sings Kander and Ebb (2026) Start spreading the news: to celebrate the birthday girl, we're playing an encore broadcast of a great creative partnership. Liza's classics and some rarities from The Act, Cabaret, Flora the Red Menace, and more. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/40617325

Oscar Runners-Up 03/15/2026

Oscar Runners-Up Nobody Does It Better!--in advance of Sunday night's Oscars, we give you the great songs written by Broadway artists that were nominated but didn't get the statuette: runners-up by Marvin Hamlisch, Jerome Kern, Kander and Ebb, Lerner and Loewe, and many more. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/40489835

Songs of the Resistance 03/08/2026

Songs of the Resistance Musical numbers aren't always violets and silverbells: here are moments from the musical stage where the truth is spoken to power. Songs from Les Misérables, Suffs, Kiss of the Spider Woman, The Cradle Will Rock (of course), and more. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/40359650

The Life and Rhymes of Dorothy Parker 03/02/2026

The Life and Rhymes of Dorothy Parker America’s great poet and essayist was also a songwriter. One perfect rose of a program with songs by and inspired by Mrs. Parker’s career; performers include Doris Day, Christine Baranski, Anika Larsen, Ann Harada, Jackie Hoffman and Veanne Cox. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/40275910

Blue Moon: Larry Hart (Part Two) 02/22/2026

Blue Moon: Larry Hart (Part Two) A look at the enduring legacy of the songs of Rodgers and Hart, interpreted through the decades by Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, Tony Bennett, the Supremes, Lady Gaga and more. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/40192395

Blue Moon: Larry Hart (Part One) 02/15/2026

Blue Moon: Larry Hart (Part One) As a complement to the current film bio of Lorenz Hart, BLUE MOON, we present a two-part episode, focusing on the songs and events mentioned in the movie. The first has performances by Peggy Lee, Bobby Short, James Cagney, Lena Horne and more. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/40117095

Love, American Musical Style (2026) 02/10/2026

Love, American Musical Style (2026) Truer than the red, hot, and blue...for Valentine's Day, some of the greatest show tunes with "love" in them: sung by John Raitt, Audra McDonald, Jack Cassidy, Cynthia Erivo, and more. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/40057545

High Spirits (2026) 02/01/2026

High Spirits (2026) Our crystal has a ball with this "Improbable Musical Comedy"--coming back to Encores! next week. Original cast (Bea Lillie, Tammy Grimes) and London recordings--plus Mel Tormé, Petula Clark, and the Master, Noël Coward, himself. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/39955100

A Matinee with Matt Monro 01/25/2026

A Matinee with Matt Monro Nothing but class--an hour with one of the smoothest singers of the 1960s: Matt Monro as he does Broadway tunes from My Fair Lady, Golden Boy, Cats, and many more. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/39871895

Silk Stockings 01/19/2026

Silk Stockings Cole Porter and George S. Kaufman teamed up to bring Billy Wilder's "Ninotchka" to the musical stage in 1955; here's a cornucopia of songs, featuring Fred Astaire, Ella Fitzgerald, Don Ameche, Bobby Short, and more. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/39777675

Performers I Love 01/11/2026

Performers I Love It's the beginning of our 15th year on the air, so let's share it with some of the performers who always make me happy: Idina Menzel, Barbara Harris, Eddie Cantor, Alfred Drake, Pearl Bailey, André De Shields and so many more. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/39691615

Holiday Hangovers 01/07/2026

Holiday Hangovers Consider this a round of Bromo-Seltzers to bring you back to real life after a busy set of holidays; songs about drinks and their aftermath from Tammy Grimes, Jackie Gleason, Patti LuPone, and more. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/39637730

Memories of You 2025 12/28/2025

Memories of You 2025 We remember the vast possibilities of the giants of the musical stage who left us in 2025: Linda Lavin, Tom Lehrer, Cleo Laine, Charles Strouse and more. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/39548970

The 2025 Holiday Show 12/21/2025

The 2025 Holiday Show What better way to celebrate 2025 than on the air with the Broadway performer who made it her favorite year: Jasmine Amy Rogers. She joins us for classic songs for the holidays by Nat “King”Cole, the Jackson 5, Eddie Cantor and of course some Boop! /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/39488505

Monty Python and Spamalot 12/14/2025

Monty Python and Spamalot We're sending songs in your general direction with two implacable knights of the musical Round Table--Eric Idle and John Du Prez--the songwriters of Spamalot in our studio; plus numerous other Python musical treats. /episode/index/show/broadwaytomainstreet/id/39402815

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