Sep 20, 2020
Ease on down B2MS as we look at
the great outliers--shows whose creators got their one shot at
musical theater fame: The Wiz, 1776, Promises Promises,
Dreamgirls, and...
Aug 30, 2020
In the 1950s and '60s,
wonderful songs were recorded by pop artists from Broadway shows
that never had a cast recording. Here are Barbra Streisand, Steve
Lawrence, Nancy Wilson, Robert Goulet and more.
Aug 2, 2020
Hello, gorgeous! It's about time--the fantastic 1964 Broadway collaboration among Barbra Streisand, Jule Styne, and Fanny Brice. Guest appearances by Diana Ross, Barbara Cook, Idina Menzel, and Brice herself.
Jun 28, 2020
For our annual July 4th program, we turn to "1776"--this time, the entire recording of the extremely rare 1970 West End production; if you like this musical, you'll want to sign on to this extraordinary hour.
May 24, 2020
The great Kander and Ebb score to Chicago is a tribute to vaudeville. Here are the original inspirations for the songs--Helen Morgan, Sophie Tucker, Eddie Cantor--side-by-side with their Broadway counterparts. It's all show business, kid.
