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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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Ballots Over Broadway (2026)

2026/11/03

It's election time and show tunes are sweeping the country. Here are great campaigns songs and tributes to participatory democracy from Fiorello!, Annie, Of Thee I Sing, Hamilton, and more.

Stranglers in the Night

2026/10/26

Hey, kids! It's Count Larry Maslon with our annual Halloween show on "Blood-vay to Main Street"! We listen to the creatures of the night, in songs from Phantom of the Opera, Chess, Wish You Were Here, Rags and more. Wa-oooooooww!

That's Entertainers, Too!

2026/10/18

Clearly, there's too many entertainers in the Broadway canon, so we're following up with a second episode. Celebrating Bobby Darin (via Jeremy Jordan), Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, Fanny Brice, and many more.

That's Entertainers!

2026/10/12

Broadway loves to place its entertainers center stage--real or imagined. Join us for a front-row seat for Fanny Brice, Bobby Darin, the Marx Brothers, Tina Turner, Conrad Birdie and many more.

"Our Sinatra"

2026/10/04

We tilt the brim of our fedora to the new revue "Our Sinatra" and welcome back Eric Comstock live in the studio to review the many show tunes from the catalogue of Ol' Blue Eyes.

The Great Singles Part Two

2026/09/27

It just keeps getting better: the single greatest pop single releases from the Broadway canon, from 1962 to 2018. The gang's all here: the Fifth Dimension, Eydie Gorme, Streisand, Helen Reddy, Stevie Wonder, John Legend and more.

The Great Singles Part One

2026/09/20

The single greatest pop single releases from the Broadway canon, from 1937 to 1964. The gang's all here: Sinatra, Crosby, Clooney, Satchmo, Stafford, Como, and more, singing Broadway's best.

Cassandra Wilson

2026/09/13

We're joined by Mary Foster Conklin, host of "A Broad Spectrum" to pay tribute to one of music's most eclectic interpreters by highlighting her unique way with a show tune; songs from Kismet, On The Town, My Fair Lady, The Music Man and more.

Labor Day Tribute

2026/09/07

A tribute to our nation's working men and women. Workers from cops to dance hall girls to cleaning women to whalers to union organizers sing for their supper; songs from The Pajama Game, Pins and Needles, Working, and more.

School Bells Are Ringing

2026/08/31

It's back to the classroom: songs of learning, lectures, and literacy from Candide, South Pacific, Spring Awakening, Schmigadoon! and more.

The Magic of Sammy Cahn

2026/08/23

On our annual "Hollywood music" episode. we look at the great movie songs by lyricist Sammy Cahn, including "Call Me Irresponsible," "It's Magic," and "High Hopes," sung by the best--Doris Day, Mel Tormé, Sarah Vaughan and more.

Batman's Baddies on Broadway

2026/08/16

Holy spotlight! We bring forth one of pop culture's greatest rogues galleries--the special guest villains on the Batman TV show and their roles as Broadway musical stars: Frank Gorshin, Vincent Price, Eartha Kitt, Julie Newmar, Glynis Johns--even Ethel Merman! Zowie!

A Musical Odyssey

2026/08/09

We're coming home, sweet Homer, with a thousand ships of songs inspired, one way or t'other, by The Odyssey; performances by Sarah Vaughan, Jack Cassidy, Melina Mercouri, and, yes, Yul Brynner, among many more.

Tony Bennett at 100

2026/08/02

This week marks the centenary of America's greatest pop interpreter of the Broadway songbook: Tony Bennett. Songs from Kismet, Applause, Follies, The Boys from Syracuse, On The Town and more.

Ear to Ear with Steven Blier

2026/07/26

Join us for a live studio session with one of our great musicians and purveyors of popular song, Steven Blier, of the New York Festival of Song. Steve takes us through (and plays) thrilling theater songs by Kern, Blitzstein, Bernstein, Gilbert and Sullivan and more.

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111 reviews

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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...

★★★★★

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.

★★★★★

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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