Current Podcasts
C’mon Along and Listen…!
Every episode of Broadway to Main Street is curated around great music that originated on the American musical stage. Each broadcast celebrates an important musical—Show Boat to Hamilton--or legendary songwriter—Hammerstein to Sondheim--or extraordinary performer—Fanny Brice to Jonathan Groff—or some surprising phenomenon, from vaudeville to Hollywood to rock music. The glorious tunes are all drawn from classic cast albums, rare recordings, and surprise interpretations from the pop or cabaret worlds, supplemented by host Laurence Maslon’s commentary, guest appearances, and news from Broadway.
Come Hear the Music Play
Broadway to Main Street airs a new episode every Sunday at 3PM on WLIW-FM (88.3), Long Island’s only NPR station, live or streaming. The next day the broadcast becomes a podcast—but don’t miss a musical moment! SUBSCRIBE and you’ll get the world of Broadway on your virtual doorstep every week.
If You Try, You’ll Find Me
There are over 600 separate episodes, each with a different theme, topic, or perspective. You can search for a song, a show, a writer or performer and you’ll find a medley of your favorites:
Our program has a robust international audience, all of whom enjoy listening to the magical world of Broadway. You’ll find beloved favorites in our catalogue and discover new musical companions as well.
The Greatest Stars
Host Laurence Maslon in the studio with Brian Stokes Mitchell (left) and William Daniels (right).
In addition to playing performances by the greatest stars of all time, Broadway to Main Street has unique interviews and career overviews of such talents as Jasmine Amy Rogers, Eric Idle, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kelli O’Hara, Kristin Chenoweth, Steve Ross, Sheldon Harnick, Randy Rainbow, Steve Pasquale, Julie Benko, Bill Charlap and many more performers and songwriters, and scholars of the American musical.
Historical News is Being Made!
In 2019, the show received the ASCAP/Deems Taylor Award for Best Radio/Internet program—for all kinds of music. “If you want more than a traditional radio experience, Broadway to Main Street is the perfect avenue for you,” says one of our many rave reviews on iTunes. The program can be streamed on iTunes, NPR One, YouTube and many other platforms.
I Am Your Host!
Laurence Maslon, “who knows as much as about the American Musical Theater as anyone on Planet Showbiz” (according to playwright John Guare) is an arts professor at New York University and considered to be one of the worldwide experts on Broadway. An author and documentarian, Maslon elegantly and enlighteningly guides listeners through each episode, curating every broadcast with a rare and witty narration filled with general information, memorable anecdotes and rare esoterica.
If They Asked Me, I Could Write a Book
Host Laurence Maslon is the author of fifteen books about the American musical and popular culture. His Broadway: The American Musical is the illustrated companion volume to the Emmy Award-winning PBS series; his Broadway cocktails book, I’ll Drink to That!, is a recent independent book award winner. Check out his many titles on Amazon: