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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.

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Richard Kiley

2026/04/20

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

2026/04/12

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.

Carnival

2026/04/05

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.

Tell Me on a Sunday

2026/03/29

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.

Liza Sings Kander and Ebb (2026)

2026/03/25

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.

Oscar Runners-Up

2026/03/15

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.

Songs of the Resistance

2026/03/08

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.

The Life and Rhymes of Dorothy Parker

2026/03/02

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.

Blue Moon: Larry Hart (Part Two)

2026/02/22

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.

Blue Moon: Larry Hart (Part One)

2026/02/15

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.

Love, American Musical Style (2026)

2026/02/10

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.

High Spirits (2026)

2026/02/01

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.

A Matinee with Matt Monro

2026/01/25

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.

Silk Stockings

2026/01/19

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.

Performers I Love

2026/01/11

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.

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107 reviews

★★★★★

besthiker 2024/09/14

Always a pleasure to listen to

I’ve listened to the podcast for years. It has very well curated music selections with a knowledgeable and enthusiastic host.

★★★★☆

JMO 3 2025/11/03

Educate Us Please

When you talk of songs you don't like in shows you do it would really be helpful if you could say why with some precision and depth. You are smart gu...

★★★★★

JDoggie Dooley 2024/08/20

Broadway 2 Main Street

Imagine being transported every week from the Rocky Mountains in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, to the Great White Way in New York City. Even though I have ...

★★★★★

willy 277 2024/01/22

Great

How can you not like this podcast? 👏

★★★★★

NeilGL 2023/12/28

A gem!

I came across this podcast about 3 years ago, and it became a regular weekly companion for my long drives. Mr. Maslon’s love and knowledge of Broadwa...

★★★★★

soap_bean 2023/11/18

A Theatre Lover’s Dream

The perfect balance of entertaining and educational; Broadway To Main Street provides a unique experience for its audience. Not only are you being int...

★★★★★

Pollypopoff 2023/11/13

Broadway!

Every episode of Broadway to Main Street has been a pleasant experience. I especially enjoy the themed episodes, which showcase the breadth and depth...

★★★★★

Aley H. 2023/06/21

Perfect for any Broadway fan

I’ve listened to every single episode of this show and am such a total fan. I’ve learned so much about Broadway and love the varied selection of musi...

★★★★★

JB🥨BK 2023/04/30

The archives!

Every spring I go thru older episodes, just came from the Noel Coward experience! Now I must have Carmen McRae’s ‘Mad about the Man’ vinyl! Always a j...

★★★★★

dldnh 2022/12/26

Excellent

What a great podcast! The holiday episode with Julie Benko was really fun, and I'm adding the show to my player!

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