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The first of a three-part program paying tribute to renowned lyricist Ira Gershwin on what would have been his 86th birthday. While Gershwin is perhaps best known for the songs he wrote with his brother George, this program focuses on his collaborations with other composers, including Harold Arlen, Burton Lane, and Kurt Weill.   Featured songs: “You’re a Builder Upper”, “Fun to Be Fooled”, “What Can You Say in a Love Song?”, “Let’s Take a Walk around the Block”, “I Can’t Get Started”, “He Hasn’t a Thing Except Me”, and “Cheerful Little Earful”.   Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin.  Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second of a four-part program featuring legendary lyricist and librettist, Alan Jay Lerner, best known for writing award winning shows like BRIGADOON, CAMELOT, and one of Broadway’s most enduring classics, MY FAIR LADY.   Featured songs: “Progress”, “Mr. Right”, “This is the Life”, “Love Song”, “The Happiest day of My Life”, “You’re All the World to Me”, “Too Late Now”, and “I Left my Hat in Haiti”.   Originally produced and broadcast in 1979. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin.  Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a four-part program featuring legendary lyricist and librettist, Alan Jay Lerner, best known for writing award winning shows like BRIGADOON, CAMELOT, and one of Broadway’s most enduring classics, MY FAIR LADY. Featured songs: “Overture” from MY FAIR LADY, “God’s Green World”, “A Jug of Wine”, “You Haven’t Changed at All”, “Brigadoon/Vendor’s Calls”, “Down on MacConnachy Square”, “Almost Like Being in Love”, and “There But For You, Go I”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1979. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin.  Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the conclusion of a three-part program examining the roaring twenties on Broadway. Guest-hosted by noted musical theater historian Alfred Simon, this episode pays tribute to the work of early Broadway legends such as Jerome Kern, Eubie Blake, and George Gershwin. Featured Songs: “Cutie”, “Tra La La”, “Oh Gee, Oh Gosh”, “Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean”, “Lady of the Evening”, “Pack Up Your Sins and Go To the Devil”, and “I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. For more information, go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the second of a three-part program examining the roaring twenties on Broadway. Guest-hosted by noted musical theater historian Alfred Simon, this episode pays tribute to the work of early Broadway legends such as Jerome Kern, Eubie Blake, and George Gershwin. Featured Songs: “Oh Me, Oh My”, “Dolly”, “In Honeysuckle Time”, “I’m Just Wild About Harry”, “My Man”, “Second Hand Rose”, “Sweet Lady”, Song of Love”, “Toot Toot Tootsie (Goodbye)”, and “Good Morning Dearie”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. For more information, go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the first of a three-part program examining the roaring twenties on Broadway. Guest hosted by noted musical theater historian Alfred Simon, this episode pays tribute to the work of early Broadway legends such as Jerome Kern, Eubie Blake, and George Gershwin. Featured Songs: “The Songs of Long Ago”, “Good Night Boat”, “I Love the Lassies”, “Left All Alone Again Blues”, “Peek in Pekin”, “We’ll Have a Wonderful Party”, “Mary”, “The Love Nest”, and “Dear Little Girl”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. For more information, go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of a three-part program devoted to turn-of-the century composer, matinee idol, and occasional lyricist, Ivor Novello. Featuring commentary by noted operetta historian Richard Traubner, this episode provides a detailed survey of Novello’s distinguished career, spanning from 1921’s A SOUTHERN MAID to 1946’s PACIFIC 1860. Featured songs: “And Her Mother Came Too”, “Fold Your Wings”, “The Girl I Knew”, “Glamorous Night”, “Love Made the Song”, “Rose of England”, “My Dearest Dear”, and “Waltz of My Heart”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information, go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second of a three-part program devoted to the turn-of-the-century composer, matinee idol, and occasional lyricist, Ivor Novello. Featuring commentary by noted operetta historian Richard Traubner, this episode provides a detailed survey of Novello’s distinguished career, spanning from 1921’s A SOUTHERN MAID to 1946’s PACIFIC 1860. Featured songs: “And Her Mother Came Too”, “Fold Your Wings”, “The Girl I Knew”, “Glamorous Night”, “Love Made the Song”, “Rose of England”, “My Dearest Dear”, and “Waltz of My Heart”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information, go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a three-part program devoted to turn-of-the century composer, matinee idol, and occasional lyricist, Ivor Novello. Featuring commentary by noted operetta historian Richard Traubner, this episode provides a detailed survey of Novello’s distinguished career, spanning from 1921’s A SOUTHERN MAID to 1946’s PACIFIC 1860. Featured songs: “Perchance to Dream”, “Love is My Reason”, “Highwayman Love”, “Woman’s Heart”, “Till the Boys Come Home”, “365 Days”, “I Said Goodbye”, and “Every Bit of Loving”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information, go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An episode paying tribute to one of Broadway’s most acclaimed leading ladies, Mary Martin, on what would have been her 72nd birthday. Martin starred in numerous Broadway shows, including SOUTH PACIFIC, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, I DO I DO, and perhaps most memorably as the title character in PETER PAN. Featured songs: “Anything Goes”, “My Heart Belongs to Daddy”, “Speak Low”, “To Keep My Love Alive”, “Motherhood”, “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Out of My Hair”, “Do-Re-Mi”, and “Never Never Land”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1985. For more information, go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of a five-part program paying tribute to legendary composer Harold Arlen. Guest-hosted by Ken Bloom with commentary by Arlen biographer Ed Jablonski, this program highlights the many musical achievements of Arlen’s thirty-year-long career, including his movie score for THE WIZARD OF OZ, as well as countless other unforgettable melodies, such as “Stormy Weather” and “Get Happy”. Featured songs: “I Wonder What Became of Me”, “Sow the Seed and Reap the Harvest”, “At Least That’s My Opinion”, “Two Ladies in the Shade of a Banana Tree”, “A Sleeping Bee”, “Paris is a Lonely Town”, “Where is This Road Leading Me To?”, “So Long Big Time”, and “Accentuate the Positive”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information, go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fourth of a five-part program paying tribute to legendary composer Harold Arlen. Guest-hosted by Ken Bloom with commentary by Arlen biographer Ed Jablonski, this program highlights the many musical achievements of Arlen’s thirty-year-long career, including his movie score for THE WIZARD OF OZ, as well as countless other unforgettable melodies, such as “Stormy Weather” and “Get Happy”. Featured songs: “What Can You Say in a Love Song”, “Right as the Rain”, “Handsome Young Man with the Whiskers”, “The Farmer’s Daughter”, “Welcome Hinges”, “Evelina”, and “When the Boys Come Home”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information, go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the conclusion of a three-part program featuring a comprehensive look at some of Broadway’s most illustrious opening numbers, spanning from as far back as SHOWBOAT to more modern productions like NINE and SWEENEY TODD. Featured songs: “The Best of All Possible Worlds”, “Life is Happiness Indeed”, “Overture Delle Donne” from NINE, “Skid Row”, “Four Jews in a Room Bitching”, and “Tradition”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1983. For more information, go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin.  Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the second of a three-part program featuring a comprehensive look at some of Broadway’s most illustrious opening numbers, spanning from as far back as SHOWBOAT to more modern productions like NINE and SWEENEY TODD. Featured songs: “New York, New York”, “Jet Song”, “I Hope I Get It”, “Rock Island”, and “The Advantages of Floating in the Middle of the Sea”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1983. For more information, go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin.  Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the first of a three-part program featuring a comprehensive look at some of Broadway’s most illustrious opening numbers, spanning from as far back as SHOWBOAT to more modern productions like NINE and SWEENEY TODD. Featured songs: “Opening Number” from THE GREAT AMERICAN BACKSTAGE MUSICAL, “Love is in the Air”, “Comedy Tonight”, “Opening Number” from PORGY AND BESS, and “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1983. For more information, go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin.  Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The third of a five-part program paying tribute to legendary composer Harold Arlen. Guest hosted by Ken Bloom with commentary by Arlen biographer Ed Jablonski, this program highlights the many musical achievements of Arlen’s thirty-year long career, including his movie score for THE WIZARD OF OZ, as well as countless other unforgettable melodies, such as “Stormy Weather” and “Get Happy”. Featured songs: “What’s Good About Goodbye?”, “Tess’s Torch Song”, “The Dream’s on Me”, and “A Lot in Common With You”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second of a five-part program paying tribute to legendary composer Harold Arlen. Guest hosted by Ken Bloom with commentary by Arlen biographer Ed Jablonski, this program highlights the many musical achievements of Arlen’s thirty-year long career, including his movie score for THE WIZARD OF OZ, as well as countless other unforgettable melodies, such as “Stormy Weather” and “Get Happy”. Featured songs: “Happiness is a Thing Called Joe”, “Fancy Meeting You”, “In the Shade of the New Apple Tree”, “Over the Rainbow”, and “If I Were King of the Forest”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a five-part program paying tribute to legendary composer Harold Arlen. Guest hosted by Ken Bloom with commentary by Arlen biographer Ed Jablonski, this program highlights the many musical achievements of Arlen’s thirty-year long career, including his movie score for THE WIZARD OF OZ, as well as countless other unforgettable melodies, such as “Stormy Weather” and “Get Happy”. Featured songs: “Life’s Full of Consequence”, “Get Happy”, “Rhythmic Moments”, “Stormy Weather”, “I’ve Got the World on a String”, “Happy as the Day is Long”, and “Ill Wind”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to acclaimed songwriter and composer, Harry Ruby. Known for his collaborations with Bert Kalmar and Ted Snyder, Ruby wrote countless hit songs including “I’m in Love with You”, “Nevertheless”, and “Three Little Words”. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for the zany songs he wrote for the Marx Brothers, including such classics as ANIMAL CRACKERS, DUCK SOUP, AND HORSEFEATHERS. Featured songs: “What a Perfect Combination”, “A Kiss to Build a Dream On”, “Who’s Sorry Now?”, “Show Me a Rose”, “Nevertheless, I’m in Love With You”, and “3 Little Words”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1981. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second of a three-part program paying tribute to acclaimed songwriter and composer, Harry Ruby. Known for his collaborations with Bert Kalmar and Ted Snyder, Ruby wrote countless hit songs including “I’m in Love with You”, “Nevertheless”, and “Three Little Words”. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for the zany songs he wrote for the Marx Brothers, including such classics as ANIMAL CRACKERS, DUCK SOUP, AND HORSEFEATHERS. Featured songs: “I Wanna Be Loved By You”, “I Love You So Much”, “3 Little Words”, “Hooray for Captain Spaulding”, and “Omaha, Nebraska”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1981. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a three-part program paying tribute to acclaimed songwriter and composer, Harry Ruby. Known for his collaborations with Bert Kalmar and Ted Snyder, Ruby wrote countless hit songs including “I’m in Love with You”, “Nevertheless”, and “Three Little Words”. Today, he is perhaps best remembered for the zany songs he wrote for the Marx Brothers, including such classics as ANIMAL CRACKERS, DUCK SOUP, AND HORSEFEATHERS. Featured songs: “So Long, Oo-Long”, “All Alone Monday”, “Up in the Clouds”, “Thinking of You”, and “A Tulip and a Tale”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1981. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of a four-part program featuring legendary lyricist and librettist, Alan Jay Lerner, best known for writing award winning shows like BRIGADOON, CAMELOT, and one of Broadway’s most enduring classics, MY FAIR LADY.   Featured songs: “Thank Heaven for Little Girls”, “It’s a Bore”, “I Wonder What the King is Doing Tonight”, “I Loved You Once in Silence”, “How to Handle a Woman”, “Camelot”, “Hurry! It’s Lovely Up Here”, “Come Back to Me”, “On a Clear Day”, “I Never Met a Rose”, “It’s Time for a Love Song”, and “I’m a Woman”.   Originally produced and broadcast in 1979. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The third of a four-part program featuring legendary lyricist and librettist, Alan Jay Lerner, best known for writing award winning shows like BRIGADOON, CAMELOT, and one of Broadway’s most enduring classics, MY FAIR LADY. Featured songs: “Wanderin’ Star”, “A Million Miles Away Behind the Door”, “They Call the Wind Maria”, “I Could Have Danced All Night”, and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face”.   Originally produced and broadcast in 1979. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin.  Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to renowned lyricist Ira Gershwin on what would have been his 86th birthday. While Gershwin is perhaps best known for the songs he wrote with his brother George, this program focuses on his collaborations with other composers, including Harold Arlen, Burton Lane, and Kurt Weill.   Featured songs: “Younger Generation”, Put Me to the Test”, “Long Ago and Far Away”, “Sing Me Not a Ballad”, “There’ll Be Life, Love, and Laughter”, “Cozy Nook Song”, “You’d Be Hard to Replace”, and “The Man That Got Away”.   Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin.  Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of a three-part program featuring prolific composer Alan Menken, who began his storied career in the theater but is mostly known for his work on animated films such as THE LITTLE MERMAID, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ALADDIN and ENCHANTED. In this program, Menken discusses his experiences working on the stage shows “Real Life Funnies, “Battle of the Giants,” and “Dream on Royal Street” as well as his classic score to LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.  Some of the recordings feature Menken himself singing at the piano.   Featured songs: “Real Life Funnies,” “People Collecting Things,” “Ah Men,” “Battle of The Giants,” “Not So Near,” “Suddenly, Seymour,” “Don’t Feed the Plants.”    Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second of a three-part program featuring prolific composer Alan Menken, who began his storied career in the theater but is widely known for his work on animated films such as THE LITTLE MERMAID, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ALLADIN and ENCHANTED. In this program, Menken discusses his experience working with Howard Ashman on the stage shows LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER. Some of the recordings feature Menken himself singing at the piano.  Featured songs: “Feed Me (Get It),” “With A Dollar in My Pocket,” “Dear Ophelia,” “Since You Came to This Town,” “Thank God For The Volunteer Fire Brigade.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a three-part program featuring prolific composer Alan Menken, who began his storied career in the theater but is mostly known for his work on animated films such as THE LITTLE MERMAID, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ALADDIN and ENCHANTED. In this program, Menken discusses his experience working with Howard Ashman on the stage shows LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and GOD BLESS YOU, MR. ROSEWATER. Some of the recordings feature Menken himself singing at the piano.   Featured songs: “Prologue (Little Shop of Horrors),” “Pink Fish,” “Skid Row (Downtown),” “A Little Dental Music,” “Somewhere That’s Green.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of a three-part program featuring Broadway composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz, known for such celebrated shows as GODSPELL and PIPPIN. Schwartz discusses developing songs for THE BAKER’S WIFE and WORKING, along with his creative endeavors outside of Broadway.   Featured songs: “Chanson,” “Gifts of Love,” and “Meadowlark” from THE BAKER’S WIFE, a pop song entitled “Cry Without a Reason, “Father and Sons” from WORKING, and “All Good Gifts” from GODSPELL.   Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second of a three-part program featuring Broadway composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz, known for such celebrated shows as GODSPELL and PIPPIN. Schwartz discusses the creative writing process behind “Love Song” from PIPPIN, as well as the show’s overall popularity and critical reception, and developing songs for a potential film adaptation of THE MAGIC SHOW.   Featured songs: “The Good Times Ladies Rag” from PIPPIN, “Love Song” from PIPPIN, “West End Avenue” from THE MAGIC SHOW, “Where Did the Magic Go” from the proposed film adaptation of THE MAGIC SHOW, and “Millwork” from WORKING.   Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a three-part program featuring Broadway composer/lyricist Stephen Schwartz, known for such celebrated shows as GODSPELL and PIPPIN. In this edition, Schwartz discusses his early days on Long Island, writing songs for BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE, GODSPELL, and shares a song from PIPPIN-PIPPIN, the college version of PIPPIN.   Featured songs: “Magic To-Do” from PIPPIN, “Begging My Lady’s Pardon” from the college production, PIPPIN-PIPPIN, “Butterflies Are Free” from BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE, “Prepare Ye the Way of the World” from GODSPELL, “Day by Day” from GODSPELL, and “Simple Joys” from PIPPIN.   Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of a four-part program featuring Broadway composer Burton Lane, known for such celebrated shows as FINIAN’S RAINBOW and ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER, along with songs for over thirty films including ROYAL WEDDING and BABES IN ARMS. Lane recounts his early songwriting efforts in Hollywood with Frank Loesser and Harold Adamson, Broadway collaborations with E.Y. “Yip” Harburg and Alan Jay Lerner, writing songs for Fred Astaire, and discovering a young Judy Garland.   Featured songs: “Give A Girl A Break,” “It Happens Every Time,” “On A Clear Day You Can See Forever,” “Come Back To Me,” “Hurry! It’s Lovely Up Here!” “One More Walk Around The Garden,” and “How Are Things In Glocca Morra?”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1981. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The third of a four-part program featuring Broadway composer Burton Lane, known for such celebrated shows as FINIAN’S RAINBOW and ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER, along with songs for over thirty films including ROYAL WEDDING and BABES IN ARMS. Lane recounts his early songwriting efforts in Hollywood with Frank Loesser and Harold Adamson, Broadway collaborations with E.Y. “Yip” Harburg and Alan Jay Lerner, writing songs for Fred Astaire, and discovering a young Judy Garland.   Featured songs: “Overture from ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER,” “Look To The Rainbow,” “When The Idle Poor Become The Idle Rich,” “Old Devil Moon,” “Where Have I Seen Your Face Before?” “Too Late Now,” “You’re All The World To Me,” and “How Could You Believe Me When I Said I Loved You When You Know I’ve Been A Liar All My Life?”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1981. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second of a four-part program featuring Broadway composer Burton Lane, known for such celebrated shows as FINIAN’S RAINBOW and ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER, along with songs for over thirty films including ROYAL WEDDING and BABES IN ARMS. Lane recounts his early songwriting efforts in Hollywood with Frank Loesser and Harold Adamson, Broadway collaborations with E.Y. “Yip” Harburg and Alan Jay Lerner, writing songs for Fred Astaire, and discovering a young Judy Garland.   Featured songs: “Says My Heart,” “How About You?” “Anything Can Happen In New York,” “Chin Up, Cheerio, Carry On,” “Poor You,” “Don’t Let It Get You Down,” “The World Is In My Arms,” and “How Are Things In Glocca Morra?”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1981. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a four-part program featuring Broadway composer Burton Lane, known for such celebrated shows as FINIAN’S RAINBOW and ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER, along with songs for over thirty films including ROYAL WEDDING and BABES IN ARMS. Lane recounts his early songwriting efforts in Hollywood with Frank Loesser and Harold Adamson, Broadway collaborations with E.Y. “Yip” Harburg and Alan Jay Lerner, writing songs for Fred Astaire, and discovering a young Judy Garland. Featured songs: “Overture from FINIAN’S RAINBOW,” “Something Sort Of Grandish,” “Out In The Open Air,” “Forget All Your Books,” “Everything I Have Is Yours,” “How’dya Like To Love Me,” “The Lady’s In Love With You,” “I Hear Music,” and “Dancing On A Dime.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1981. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of a two-part program featuring legendary Broadway orchestrator Hans Spialek, who orchestrated many of the most famous shows of the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, including, THE NEW YORKERS, ON YOUR TOES and PAL JOEY, Spialek discusses his experiences and collaborations with such notable composers as George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, and Cole Porter. Featured songs: “Quiet Night,” “It’s Got To Be Love,” “Heroes In The Fall,” “You Took Advantage Of Me,” “At Long Last Love,” “I Happen To Like New York,” and “Slaughter On Tenth Avenue.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1983. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a two-part program featuring legendary Broadway orchestrator Hans Spialek, who orchestrated many of the most famous shows of the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s, including, THE NEW YORKERS, ON YOUR TOES and PAL JOEY, Spialek discusses his experiences and collaborations with such notable composers as George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, and Cole Porter. Featured songs: “On Your Toes,” “Two A Day For Keith,” “My Dream Girl,” “I’ve Got A Rainbow,” “In Honeysuckle Time,” “There’s A Small Hotel,” and “Glad To Be Unhappy.”  Originally produced and broadcast in 1983. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of a three-part program featuring Tony-winning composer-lyricist, Maury Yeston who won Tony’s for both his Broadway musicals NINE and TITANIC. In this 30-minute segment, Yeston discusses several of the pop songs he has written along with detailing the creative process behind the score for NINE. Featured songs: “Danglin’,” “A Song for John,” “What Can You Get A Wookie For Christmas,” “New Words,” “Unusual Way,” and “Folies Bergeres.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second of a three-part program featuring Tony-winning composer-lyricist, Maury Yeston who won Tony’s for both his Broadway musicals NINE and TITANIC. Yeston talks about his score for the adaptation of Federico Fellini’s film, “8 1/2.” He also discusses working with director Tommy Tune, French chanteuse, Liliane Montevecchi, and the “Maury Tabernacle Choir.” Recalling the Broadway production of NINE, he explains writing music for the large, predominantly female cast.   Featured songs: “A Call From The Vatican,” “Folies Bergéres,” “My Husband Makes Movies,” “The Germans At The Spa,” and “The Bells of St. Sebastian.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a three-part program featuring Tony-winning composer-lyricist, Maury Yeston who won Tony’s for both his musicals NINE and TITANIC on Broadway. Yeston talks about early days and his songs for the adaptation of Federico Fellini’s film, “8 1/2.” He also discusses his incidental score and song for the original production of CLOUD NINE Off-Broadway.    Featured songs: “Overture Delle Donne,” “Nine,” “Cloud Nine – both original ballad” and revised Rock Version, “Cloud Nine – Gospel Version,” “African Music Cue,” “Guido’s Song,” and “Getting Tall.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of a three-part program featuring Broadway lyricist and librettist, E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, the writer behind such iconic works as FINIAN’S RAINBOW, JAMAICA, and the film musical THE WIZARD OF OZ. Known as the “Master of Whimsy” and “Broadway’s Social Conscience,” Harburg describes his lyric writing process and the way he tailors songs to particular performers. He even sings some of his own works, including a cut song from THE WIZARD OF OZ. Featured songs: “The World Is Your Balloon,” “Leave The Atom Alone,” “Nostalgia Ain’t What It Used To Be,” “Napoleon,” “The Happiest Girl In The World,” “Let’s See What Happens,” “It’s Only A Paper Moon,” and “That Great ‘Come-And-Get-It’ Day.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second of a three-part program featuring Broadway lyricist and librettist, E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, the writer behind such iconic works as FINIAN’S RAINBOW, JAMAICA, and the film musical THE WIZARD OF OZ. Known as the “Master of Whimsy” and “Broadway’s Social Conscience,” Harburg describes his lyric writing process and the way he tailors songs to particular performers. He even sings some of his own works, including a cut song from THE WIZARD OF OZ.   Featured songs: “If I Only Had The Nerve,” “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” “If I Were King Of The Forest,” “Jitterbug,” “The World Is In My Arms,” “The Eagle And Me,” “How Are Things In Glocca Morra?” and “When I’m Not Near The Girl I Love.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a three-part program featuring Broadway lyricist and librettist, E.Y. “Yip” Harburg, the writer behind such iconic works as FINIAN’S RAINBOW, JAMAICA, and the film musical THE WIZARD OF OZ. Known as the “Master of Whimsy” and “Broadway’s Social Conscience,” Harburg describes his lyric writing process and the way he tailors songs to particular performers. He even sings some of his own works, including a cut song from THE WIZARD OF OZ. Featured songs: “Something Sort Of Grandish,” “Brother, Can You Spare A Dime,” “Satan’s Lil Lamb,” “I Like The Likes Of You,” “You’re A Builder Upper,” “If I Only Had A Brain,” and “If I Only Had A Heart.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of a three-part program featuring Broadway composer-lyricist Craig Carnelia, known for IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?, and his contributions to WORKING under Stephen Schwartz. Carnelia takes us through his songwriting process, including how shows evolve and songs are added even after the out-of-town tryout. He also performs several of his own compositions at the piano. Featured songs: “Diary Of A Homecoming Queen,” “Fran and Janie,” “I’m Glad You Didn’t Know Me,” “The Mason,” and “The Kid Inside.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1983. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second of a three-part program featuring Broadway composer-lyricist Craig Carnelia, known for his original score for IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?, and his contributions to WORKING under Stephen Schwartz. Carnelia takes us through his songwriting process, including how his work evolves and songs are added even after the out-of-town tryout. He also performs several of his own compositions at the piano.   Featured songs: “Joe,” “Just A Housewife,” “Nobody Goes Out Anymore,” “Something To Point To,” and “Second Thoughts.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1983. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a three-part program featuring composer-lyricist Craig Carnelia, known for his score to IS THERE LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?, and his contributions to the innovative Broadway show, WORKING. Carnelia takes us through his earliest theatrical experiences, his songwriting process, including how shows evolve and songs are added even after the out-of-town tryout. He also performs several of his own compositions at the piano. Featured songs: “The Kid Inside,” “The Things I Learned In High School,” “Privacy,” “I Met A Man Today,” and “Two Birds.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1983. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of a two-part program featuring Broadway composer, Charles Strouse, known for BYE BYE BIRDIE, GOLDEN BOY, ANNIE, APPLAUSE and THE NIGHT THEY RAIDED MINSKY’S. Strouse discusses his life and career, including his collaborations with lyricist Lee Adams, writer Clifford Odets, director William Friedkin, as well as stars like Ray Bolger, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Linda Lavin. Together with Lee Adams, Strouse performs some of his own songs live at the piano, recorded at the 92nd Street Y. Featured songs: “Once Upon A Time,” “What A Country,” “I Want To Be With You,” “Don’t Forget 127th Street,” “Revenge,” “You’ve Got Possibilities,” “The Night They Raided Minsky’s,” and “Take Ten Terrific Girls.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a two-part program featuring Broadway composer, Charles Strouse, known for BYE BYE BIRDIE, GOLDEN BOY, ANNIE, and APPLAUSE. Strouse discusses his life and career, including his collaborations with lyricist Lee Adams, writer Michael Stewart, and director Gower Champion, as well as stars like Dick Van Dyke and Paul Lynde. Together with Adams and Martin Charnin, Strouse performs some of his own songs live at the piano, recorded at the 92nd Street Y.   Featured songs: “Ditto,” “Take Ten Terrific Girls,” “The Arts,” “I Lost The Rhythm,” “Overture to BYE BYE BIRDIE,” “The Telephone Hour, “Rosie,” “Put On A Happy Face,” and “Hymn For A Sunday Evening.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1982. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final installment of a three-part program featuring Broadway legend Cy Coleman, composer of SWEET CHARITY, ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, BARNUM and countless pop hits. Coleman discusses his life and career, including his collaborations with writers Betty Comden, Adolph Green and Barbara Fried as well as directors like Hal Prince and Joe Layton, among others. He even performs some of his own songs live at the piano, recorded exclusively for this program.   Featured songs: “On the Twentieth Century,” “The Way I See It,” “Come Follow The Band,” “On the Day You Leave Me,” and “Hey There Good Times.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second of a three-part program featuring Broadway legend Cy Coleman, composer of SWEET CHARITY, SEESAW, I LOVE MY WIFE and countless pop hits. Coleman discusses his life and career, including his collaborations with wordsmiths Dorothy Fields, Michael Stewart and Neil Simon as well as directors Joe Layton and Michael Bennett, among others. He even performs some of his own songs live at the piano recorded exclusively for this program.   Featured songs: “I’m A Brass Band,” “My Personal Property,” “Pink Taffeta Sample Size 10,” “Where Am I Going,” “Nobody Does It Like Me,” and “I Love My Wife.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first of a three-part program featuring Broadway legend Cy Coleman, composer of SWEET CHARITY, LITTLE ME, WILDCAT and countless pop hits. Coleman discusses his life and career, including his collaborations with wordsmiths Carolyn Leigh, Michael Stewart and Neil Simon as well as directors Bob Fosse and Michael Bennett, among others. He even performs some of his own songs live at the piano recorded exclusively for this program. Featured songs: “If My Friends Could See Me Now,” “Witchcraft,” “A Moment of Madness,” “Hey Look Me Over,” “I’ve Got Your Number,” and “Real Live Girl.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/Anything Goes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Associate producer Jeff Lunden. Anything Goes – Backstage with Broadway’s Best – is produced and hosted by Paul Lazarus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices