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The second of a three-part program paying tribute to famed conductor, composer, author, and teacher Lehman Engel. Engel is best known for having conducted over 150 musicals and shows, six of which earned him the Tony Award for Best Conductor and Musical Director. He is widely credited for changing the landscape of musical theater literature through the many books he wrote on the subject and founding the BMI musical theatre workshop. Engel’s career is celebrated through the playing of various interview recordings and musical numbers he participated in during his lifetime. Featured songs: “I Get Embarrassed,” “Miss Marmelstein,” “We Belong to You,” “There’s a Boat Dat’s Leavin’ Soon to New York,” “Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered,” “Where is the Tribe for Me?,” and “Sister Awake.” 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 paying tribute to famed conductor, composer, author, and teacher Lehman Engel. Engel is best known for having conducted over 150 musicals and shows, six of which earned him the Tony Award for Best Conductor and Musical Director. He is widely credited for changing the landscape of musical theater literature through the many books he wrote on the subject and founding the BMI musical theatre workshop. Engel’s career is celebrated through the playing of various interview recordings and musical numbers he participated in during his lifetime. Featured songs: “Porgy & Bess Overture,” “Call Me Mister,” “South America, Take it Away,” “To This We’ve Come,” “The Nightmare Song,” and “To My Wife.” 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 celebrating the career of famed songwriter and singer, Hoagy Carmichael. Carmichael is best known for having composed some of the most popular American songs of all time, including “Star Dust,” “Skylark,” “Georgia on my Mind” and “Heart and Soul”. He collaborated with many celebrated lyricists including Johnny Mercer. In this series, noted jazz historian, Richard Sudhalter provides insightful commentary and shares many wonderful Carmichael recordings from his personal collection. Featured songs: “April in my Heart,” “Riverboat Shuffle,” “What Kind of Man is You?,” and “Moon Country.” 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

Take a trip backstage with Broadway’s best – exclusive interviews with the leading creators of musical theatre. Based on the popular 1980s radio series produced and hosted by award-winning director and producer, Paul Lazarus, ANYTHING GOES is a celebration of storytelling through song, past, present and future. Now available in 30-minute segments. Hundreds of episodes featuring show-stopping interviews with composers, lyricists, book writers, directors and performing legends from the Broadway stage. A treasure trove of rare and famous songs performed by the original singers as well as the writers themselves. The series showcases interviews with living composers and lyricists like Stephen Sondheim, Gretchen Cryer and Stephen Schwartz, tributes to past greats like the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Comden & Green, Dorothy Parker and Ethel Merman as well as early encounters with now famous tunesmiths like Alan Menken, William Finn and Craig Carnelia. Anything Goes is everything Musical Theatre. Join Paul Lazarus as he explores the dazzling history of the musical stage.  Originally produced and broadcast in 1986. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/AnythingGoes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Sound mixing by David Rapkin. 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

Broadway’s greatest belter and star of GYPSY, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and CALL ME MADAM is honored with highlights from her 50-year career. From GIRL CRAZY to HELLO, DOLLY!, Merman dazzled audiences with her performances and powerful, brassy voice. Listen as she recalls working with Cole Porter, Bert Lahr, and Irving Berlin to create the roles that would go down in history. Ira Gershwin, Bob Hope and Stephen Sondheim talk about working with the Queen of Musical Comedy. Featured songs: “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” “I Got Rhythm,” “You’re The Top,” “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” “It’s De-Lovely,” “A Lady Needs A Change,” “Friendship,” “I Got The Sun In The Morning,” “They Say It’s Wonderful,” “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Rose’s Turn,” and “World Take Me Back.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1986. For more information go to AnythingGoesPL.com or BPN.FM/AnythingGoes. Theme music arranged by Bruce Coughlin. Sound mixing by David Rapkin. 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 paying tribute to legendary leading man Alfred Drake on, what would have been at the time, his 70th birthday. Drake is best known for starring in the original Broadway productions of KISS ME, KATE, KISMET, and OKLAHOMA! This birthday celebration surveys Drake’s Tony-Award winning Broadway career and features performances from GIGI, KEAN and SING OUT, SWEET LAND. Featured songs: “And This is My Beloved,” “Where is the Life That Late I Led?” “Service for Service,” “I Remember It Well,” “Wandering,” “I’m Glad I’m Not Young Anymore,” and “Where Thine That Special Face.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1984. 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 paying tribute to legendary leading man Alfred Drake on, what would have been at the time, his 70th birthday. Drake is best known for starring in the original Broadway productions of KISS ME, KATE, KISMET, for which Drake won the Tony, and OKLAHOMA! This birthday celebration surveys Drake’s Tony-Award winning Broadway career and features recordings from BABES IN ARMS, KEAN, and SING OUT, SWEET LAND. Featured songs: “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning,” “Fate,” “Wunderbar,” “The Surrey With the Fringe on Top,” “Babes in Arms,” “As I Was Going Along,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” and “Pore Jud is Daid”. Originally produced and broadcast in 1984. 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 paying tribute to renowned lyricist Lorenz “Larry” Hart on what would have been his 87th birthday. Hart is perhaps best known for his collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers, who he worked with on 26 Broadway musicals including PAL JOEY and PEGGY-ANN. In this program, listeners called in to request their favorite pieces from Hart’s career, including works from the Broadway classics THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE and ON YOUR TOES, as well as from the 1948 musical film WORDS AND MUSIC, which is based on Rodgers’ and Hart’s career together. Featured songs: “He Was Too Good To Me,” “On Your Toes,” “This Can’t Be Love,” “To Keep My Love Alive,” “Sing For Your Supper,” “Nobody’s Heart,” and “Johnny One Note”. 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 paying tribute to renowned lyricist Lorenz “Larry” Hart on what would have been his 87th birthday. Hart is perhaps best known for his collaborations with composer Richard Rodgers, who he worked with on 26 Broadway musicals including Pal Joey and On Your Toes. In this edition, listeners called in to request their favorite songs from Hart’s career, including works from the Broadway classics THE GARRICK GAIETIES, SPRING IS HERE and THE LADY AND HER MUSIC, as well as from the 1948 musical film WORDS AND MUSIC, which is based on Rodgers’ and Hart’s career.   Featured songs: “Manhattan,” “Thou Swell,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” “Hallelujah, I’m a Bum Again,” “Why Can’t I?” “Mountain Greenery,” “I Didn’t Know What Time It Was,” and “I Wish I Were in Love Again”.   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 two-part program featuring legendary theatre creator Frank Loesser, best known for writing three extraordinary Broadway musicals: GUYS AND DOLLS, THE MOST HAPPY FELLA, and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. In this program, the Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient discusses the making of the Damon Runyan inspired show, GUYS AND DOLLS. Other highlights include a song from his little-known work, GREENWILLOW, as well as the writer performing several of his own songs.   Featured songs: “Abbodanza,” “Sposalizio,” “The King’s New Clothes,” “My Time of Day,” “If I Were a Bell,” “Adelaide’s Lament”, “Never Will I Marry,” “Been a Long Day,” “Rosemary,” “My Heart is So Full of You,” and “Inchworm”.    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 two-part program featuring legendary theatre creator Frank Loesser, best known for writing three extraordinary Broadway musicals: GUYS AND DOLLS, THE MOST HAPPY FELLA, and HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. His first show, WHERE’S CHARLEY? is featured. Loesser was both a Tony Award winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient. In this episode, the songwriter performs several of his own songs.   Featured songs: “Guys and Dolls,” “The Ugly Duckling,” “Joey, Joey, Joey,” “I Wish I Didn’t Love You,” “Where’s Charley?”, “Once in Love with Amy,” “Make a Miracle,” “Say It,” and “They’re Either Too Young or Too Old.”   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 legendary Broadway theatre director and producer Harold “Hal” Prince, known for among many other shows, WEST SIDE STORY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and SWEENEY TODD. Celebrating Prince’s 55th birthday, this episode features music from his iconic shows, including BAKER STREET, FLORA THE RED MENACE, IT’S A BIRD… IT’S A PLANE… IT’S SUPERMAN, CABARET, ZORBA, and A DOLL'S LIFE.   Featured songs: “I SHALL MISS YOU,” “A QUIET THING,” “DOING GOOD,” “TOMORROW BELONGS TO ME,” “LIFE IS WHAT YOU DO WHILE YOU’RE WAITING TO DIE,” and “THE BALLAD OF SWEENEY TODD.”   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 surveying twenty years of the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence on Broadway, more commonly referred to as the Tonys. In this program, Paul Lazarus and associate producer, Jeff Lunden build up anticipation for the 1984 Awards by playing and discussing music from the previous twenty Best Musical Tony winners, starting with 1964. Featured songs: “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “Spreading Rhythm Around,” “Kiss Me!,” “Ladies and Their Sensitivities,” “Oh, What a Circus,” “You’re Getting to Be a Habit With Me,” “Spa Music,” “Not Since Chaplin,” “Overture” to Cats, “Dance If It Makes You Happy,” “Baby, Baby, Baby” and “Move On.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1984. 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 legendary Broadway director and producer Harold “Hal” Prince, known for among many other shows, WEST SIDE STORY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and SWEENEY TODD. Celebrating Prince’s 55th birthday, this episode features music from his iconic shows, including FIORELLO!, TENDERLOIN, A FAMILY AFFAIR, and SHE LOVES ME.  Featured songs: “SOMETHING’S COMING,” “LITTLE TIN BOX,” “LITTLE OLD NEW YORK,” “THERE’S A ROOM IN MY HOUSE,” “A TRIP TO THE LIBRARY,” and “FAR FROM THE HOME I LOVE.” 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 paying tribute to legendary Broadway director and producer Harold “Hal” Prince, known for among many other shows, WEST SIDE STORY, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and SWEENEY TODD. Celebrating Prince’s 55th birthday, this episode features music from his iconic shows, including WONDERFUL TOWN, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, EVITA, THE PAJAMA GAME, DAMN YANKEES, and NEW GIRL IN TOWN.  Featured songs: “CHRISTOPHER STREET,” “PRETTY LITTLE PICTURE,” “BUENOS AIRES,” “RACING WITH THE CLOCK,” “WHATEVER LOLA WANTS,” and “SUNSHINE GIRL.” 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 paying tribute to the extraordinary Ethel Merman, known for starring in Broadway shows like CALL ME MADAM, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and GYPSY. This episode includes an archival interview with Stephen Sondheim and a rare recording of Merman rehearsing an early draft of “HAVE AN EGGROLL, MR GOLDSTONE.” It highlights music from such shows as HELLO, DOLLY, HAPPY HUNTING and several, rare, live performances.   Featured songs: “HAVE AN EGGROLL, MR GOLDSTONE,” “LITTLE LAMB,” “MR. GOLDSTONE, I LOVE YOU,” “ROSE’S TURN,” “WORLD, TAKE ME BACK,” “THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS,” “OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER,” “JUST A MOMENT AGO,” and “THAT’S THE KIND OF DAME I AM.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1984. 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 paying tribute to the extraordinary Ethel Merman, known for starring in Broadway shows like CALL ME MADAM, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and GYPSY. This episode includes archival material with Merman discussing her collaborations with icons like Jimmy Durante and Irving Berlin. It highlights music from such shows as STARS IN YOUR EYES, DU BARRY WAS A LADY, PANAMA HATTIE, SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS, and HAPPY HUNTING.   Featured songs: “IT’S ALL YOURS,” “A LADY NEEDS A CHANGE,” “FRIENDSHIP,” “I’VE STILL GOT MY HEALTH,” “SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS,” “HEY, GOOD LOOKIN’,” “I GOT THE SUN IN THE MORNING,” “I GOT LOST IN HIS ARMS,” “I WONDER WHY,” “HAPPY HUNTING,” and “GEE, BUT IT’S GOOD TO BE HERE.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1984. 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 paying tribute to the extraordinary Ethel Merman, known for starring in Broadway shows like CALL ME MADAM, ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, and GYPSY. This episode includes archival material with Merman discussing her collaborations with musical theatre icons like The Gershwins, Cole Porter, and William Gaxton. It highlights music from such shows as GIRL CRAZY, TAKE A CHANCE, ANYTHING GOES, and RED HOT AND BLUE.  Featured songs: “Medley of songs performed by Ethel Merman,” “I GOT RHYTHM,” “LIFE IS JUST A BOWL OF CHERRIES,” “EADIE WAS A LADY,” “YOU’RE THE TOP,” “BLOW, GABRIEL, BLOW,” “RED HOT AND BLUE,” and “DOWN IN THE DEPTHS.”  Originally produced and broadcast in 1984. 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 series featuring extraordinary composer Stanley Silverman, known for his cutting-edge music/theatre collaborations with director Richard Foreman. In this program, Silverman discusses working with Foreman and features music from their shows, DR. SELAVY’S MAGIC THEATRE and HOTEL FOR CRIMINALS. Additionally, there is a bonus song, featuring noted singer, Sting, from the album IN CELEBRATION: THE PIANO TRIOS OF STANLEY SILVERMAN. Featured songs: “DOESN’T IT BUG YOU?” “COME AND PLAY,” “DON’T GO NEAR MY DAUGHTER,” “OH IRMA,” “FEAR NO MORE THE HEAT O’ THE SUN,” and a reprise of “SWINGING AT THE STOCK EXCHANGE.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. 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 series featuring extraordinary composer Stanley Silverman, known for his cutting-edge music/theatre collaborations with director Richard Foreman. Silverman discusses his early career and creative process with Foreman. This program features music from such shows as ELEPHANT STEPS and DR. SELAVY’S MAGIC THEATRE.   Featured songs: “PHOTOGRAPH SONG,” “STOP SEEING REINHARDT,” “WATCH ME PUT MY RIGHT FOOT,” “WE SIT IN THE WINDOW,” “JINGLE,” “FIRST DAY’S TREATMENT,” “THE MORE YOU GET,” “MONEY IN THE BANK,” “IF YOU’RE PROPOSING” (SWINGING AT THE STOCK EXCHANGE), and “LIFE ON THE INSIDE.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. 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 series featuring extraordinary composer Stanley Silverman, known for his cutting-edge music/theatre collaborations with director Richard Foreman. Silverman discusses his early career and why he became a composer. This program features music from such shows as ELEPHANT STEPS, DR. SELAVY’S MAGIC THEATRE and BENT.   Featured songs: “YOU’RE ON THE RADIO,” “I LIVE BY MY WITS,” “POOR BOY,” “STREETS OF BERLIN,” and “ELEPHANTS.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. 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

Guest hosted by Jeff Lunden, this is the conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to iconic lyricist Ira Gershwin known for his collaborations with his brother George, Jerome Kern and Harold Arlen, to name a few, and his numerous Broadway shows including FUNNY FACE, GIRL CRAZY, PORGY AND BESS and OF THEE I SING. This tribute includes an archival interview from 1969 with the lyricist discussing his successful career alongside his composer brother, George. Additionally, this episode includes rare recordings of Ira Gershwin singing his own songs and features music from DAMSEL IN DISTRESS, SHALL WE DANCE, OF THEE I SING, FUNNY FACE and THE GOLDWYN FOLLIES.   Featured archival acetate recordings: “HI-H0,” “WHO CARES?” “STIFF UPPER LIP,” “THE BABBIT AND THE BROMIDE,” plus bonus modern recordings of “I GOT RHYTHM,” and “LOVE IS HERE TO STAY.”   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

Guest hosted by Jeff Lunden, this is the second of a three-part program paying tribute to iconic lyricist Ira Gershwin known for his collaborations with his brother George, Jerome Kern and Harold Arlen, to name a few, and his numerous Broadway shows including FUNNY FACE, GIRL CRAZY, PORGY AND BESS and OF THEE I SING. This episode features the second half of a tribute to Gershwin as star-studded guests share personal anecdotes and perform Ira’s songs including Tony Bennett, Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Arthur Schwartz, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland (via a movie clip), Tommy Tune and Twiggy.          Featured songs: “THEY ALL LAUGHED,” “LADY BE GOOD,” “WHO CARES?” “EMBRACEABLE YOU,” “BUT NOT FOR ME,” “THE MAN THAT GOT AWAY,” “LETS CALL THE WHOLE THING OFF,” and “LOVE IS HERE TO STAY.”   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 surveying twenty years of the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence on Broadway, more commonly referred to as the Tonys. In this program, Paul Lazarus and associate producer, Jeff Lunden build up anticipation for the 1984 Awards by playing and discussing music from the previous twenty Best Musical Tony winners, starting with 1964. Featured songs: “The Egg,” “Welcome to the Theater,” “Another Hundred People,” “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” “Everyday a Little Death,” “Measure the Valleys,” “Ease on Down the Road,” and “At the Ballet.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1984. 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

Guest hosted by Jeff Lunden, this is the first of a three-part program paying tribute to iconic lyricist Ira Gershwin known for his collaborations with his brother George, Jerome Kern and Harold Arlen, to name a few, and his numerous Broadway shows including FUNNY FACE, GIRL CRAZY, PORGY AND BESS and OF THEE I SING. This episode features a tribute to Gershwin as star-studded guests share personal anecdotes and perform his songs including Hal David, Margaret Whiting, Cab Calloway, Jonathan Sprague, Priscilla Baskerville, and Bruton Lane.   Featured songs: “MY SHIP,” “SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME,” “IT AIN’T NECESSARILY SO,” “BESS, YOU IS MY WOMAN NOW,” “OF THEE I SING,” and “PUT ME TO THE TEST.”   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 musical theater historian Alfred Simon discussing iconic composer Vincent Youmans, best known for writing the hit song “TEA FOR TWO.” On what would have been Youmans’ 83rd birthday, this tribute explores the composer’s prolific career and the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his untimely death. The episode includes songs from TAKE A CHANCE and FLYING DOWN TO RIO. Additionally, there is a bonus tribute to composer George Gershwin and features music from OF THEE I SING, PORGY AND BESS, and LADY BE GOOD.   Featured songs: “I WANT TO BE WITH YOU,” “RISE AND SHINE,” “MUSIC MAKES ME,” “CARIOCA,” “FLYING DOWN TO RIO,” “HELLO, GOOD MORNING,” “PORGY AND BESS,” “FASCINATING RHYTHM” and “TEA FOR TWO.”   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 featuring musical theater historian Alfred Simon discussing iconic composer Vincent Youmans, best known for writing the hit song “TEA FOR TWO”. On what would have been Youmans’ 83rd birthday, this tribute explores the composer’s early work and features songs from HIT THE DECK, RAINBOW, GREAT DAY, SMILES, and THROUGH THE YEARS.   Featured songs: “HALLELUJAH,” “SOMETIMES I’M HAPPY,” “THE ONE GIRL,” “MORE THAN YOU KNOW,” “GREAT DAY,” “WITHOUT A SONG,” “IF I WERE YOU, LOVE,” “THROUGH THE YEARS,” and “DRUMS IN MY HEART.”   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 featuring musical theater historian Alfred Simon discussing iconic composer Vincent Youmans, best known for writing the hit song “TEA FOR TWO”. On what would have been Youmans’ 83rd birthday, this tribute explores the composer’s early life and prolific career. The episode features songs from WILDFLOWER, OH, PLEASE! and NO, NO, NANETTE. Additionally, a rare recording of Youmans himself at the piano.           Featured songs: “Medley from NO, NO NANETTE,” “WILDFLOWER,” “I WANT TO BE HAPPY,” “PEACH ON THE BEACH,” “A MOMENT AGO,” “LIKE HE LOVES ME,” and “I KNOW THAT YOU KNOW.”   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

Guest hosted by Associate Producer Jeff Lunden, this is the conclusion of a two-part program featuring director/choreographer Martha Clarke and composer Richard Peaslee. Clarke is known as one of the founders of Pilobolus Dance Theater, and Peaslee for composing scores to such shows as Peter Brook’s MARAT/SADE and TELL ME LIES. Clarke and Peaslee discuss their collaboration on the dance/music/theatre piece THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS based on the Hieronymus Bosch painting.   Featured music: Instrumental selections from “THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS,” featuring musicians Eugene Friesen (cello), William Ruhl (percussion), and Steven Silverstein (18 reed instruments), recorded exclusively for this program.   Originally produced and broadcast in 1984. 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

Guest hosted by Associate Producer Jeff Lunden, this is the first of a two-part program featuring director/choreographer Martha Clarke and composer Richard Peaslee. Clarke is known as one of the founders of Pilobolus Dance Theater, and Peaslee for composing scores to such shows as Peter Brook’s MARAT/SADE and TELL ME LIES. Clarke and Peaslee discuss their collaboration on the dance/music/theatre piece THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS based on the Hieronymus Bosch painting. Part One also features early work by Peaslee.   Featured music: “Medley of songs from MARAT/SADE,” “THE CORDAY WALTZ,” “BRANCHES” and “LET’S HAVE A PARTY” from a Peaslee/ Jean Claude Van Italie collaboration entitled KING OF THE U.S., plus a song called “ALICE” featuring the words of Lewis Caroll. Instrumental selections from “THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS” featuring the musicians, Eugene Friesen, Bill Ruyle, and Steven Silverstein.   Originally produced and broadcast in 1984. 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 legendary composer Richard Rodgers, known for OKLAHOMA!, BABES IN ARMS, PAL JOEY, and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. On what was then the fifth anniversary of his passing, this tribute explores Rodgers entire career focusing on his most noteworthy collaborations with wordsmiths Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. The episode employs rarely heard songs and “off-the-beaten track” performances. Part Three features archival interviews with Rodgers, Sheldon Harnick, Liv Ullmann and George Hearn and a discussion about the origin of OKLAHOMA.   Featured songs: “LONELY ROOM,” “MY GIRL BACK HOME,” “IN MY OWN LITTLE CORNER,” “NO SONG MORE PLEASING,” “YOU COULD NOT LOVE ME MORE.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1984. 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 legendary composer Richard Rodgers, known for OKLAHOMA!, BABES IN ARMS, PAL JOEY, and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. On what was then the fifth anniversary of his passing, this tribute explores Rodgers entire career focusing on his most noteworthy collaborations with wordsmiths Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. The episode employs rarely heard songs and “off-the-beaten track” performances. Part Two focuses on Rodgers’ work with lyricist, Lorenz Hart. In an archival interview with Arnold Michaelis, Rodgers discusses the inspiration for "My Heart Stood Still.”   Featured songs: “THERE’S ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE,” “WHERE THE HUDSON RIVER FLOWS,” “MY HEART STOOD STILL,” “A TREE IN THE PARK,” “IT’S EASY TO REMEMBER,” “I’VE GOTTA GET BACK TO NEW YORK,” THE LADY IS A TRAMP,” and “WAY OUT WEST ON WEST END AVENUE.”   Originally produced and broadcast in 1984. 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 legendary composer Richard Rodgers, known for OKLAHOMA!, BABES IN ARMS, PAL JOEY, and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. On what was then the fifth anniversary of his passing, this tribute explores Rodgers entire career focusing on his most noteworthy collaborations with wordsmiths Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. The episode employs rarely-heard songs and off-the-beaten track performances. Part One covers both editions of THE GARRICK GAIETIES in the 20s. Additionally, three songs are featured from a then contemporary show, THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI by Mark St. Germain and Randy Courts.   Featured songs: “THE CAROUSEL WALTZ,” “MANHATTAN,” “WHAT’S THE USE OF TALKING,” “THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI,” “BUM LUCK,” “POCKETS.”    Originally produced and broadcast in 1984. 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 talented composer-lyricist William Finn, known for his musicals FALSETTOS, A NEW BRAIN and SPELLING BEE. In this program, Finn discusses writing MARCH OF THE FALSETTOS and his collaboration with orchestrator Michael Starobin. Additionally, Finn performs a rare-to-find song cut from IN TROUSERS. Featured songs: “THE PASSION OF RHODA,” “THE CHESS GAME,” “MAKING A HOME,” “THE GAMES I PLAY,” “MARVIN HITS TRINA,” “I NEVER WANTED TO LOVE YOU,” and “FATHER TO SON.”  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 surveying twenty years of the Antoinette Perry Awards for Excellence on Broadway, more commonly referred to as the Tonys. In this program, Paul Lazarus and associate producer, Jeff Lunden build up anticipation for the 1984 Awards by playing and discussing music from the previous twenty Best Musical Tony winners, starting with 1964. Featured songs: “Hello, Dolly,” “The Best of Times,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” “Dulcinea”, “Why Should I Wake Up?” and “Hallelujah, Baby.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1984. 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 two-part program featuring talented composer-lyricist William Finn, known for his musicals FALSETTOS, A NEW BRAIN and SPELLING BEE. In this program, Finn takes us through his early theatrical experiences as he discusses the unproduced show, JOCKS and his first produced show, IN TROUSERS.   Featured songs: “HEAVY OBJECTS,” “WHEN HE STARTS TO FALL,” “ARE YOU REALLY COMMITTED TO SAVING BUDDY?” “WE PLAY BALL,” “LADY FEELS NO SHAME,” “MY HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEART,” “SET THOSE SAILS.”   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 three-part program featuring noted musical theater historian, Robert Kimball discussing iconic songwriter Cole Porter’s 1930s shows. Porter’s best-known show from this period is the namesake for this podcast, ANYTHING GOES. Kimball provides insight into Porter's creative process while working on such shows as YOU NEVER KNOW and DUBARRY WAS A LADY.   Featured songs: “From Alpha To Omega,” “At Long Last Love,” “Friendship,” “Anything Goes,” “Let’s Not Talk About Love.”   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 noted musical theater historian, Robert Kimball discussing iconic songwriter Cole Porter’s 1930s shows. Porter’s best-known show from this period is the namesake for this podcast, ANYTHING GOES. Kimball provides insight into Porter's creative process while working on such musicals as NYMPH ERRANT, JUBILEE, and RED, HOT AND BLUE. Also, Kimball talks about several of Porter’s most famous collaborations with 30’s superstars like Ethel Merman, Fred Astaire and Gertrude Lawrence.   Featured songs: “The Physician,” “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” “You’re The Top,” “Begin The Beguine,” “Just One Of Those Things,” “Down In The Depths.”   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 noted musical theater historian, Robert Kimball discussing iconic songwriter Cole Porter’s 1930s shows. Porter’s best-known show from this period is the namesake for this podcast, ANYTHING GOES. Kimball provides insight into Porter's creative process while working on such musicals as THE NEW YORKERS and THE GAY DIVORCEE.   Featured songs: “I’m Getting Myself Ready for You,” “I Happen To Like New York,” “Love For Sale,” “Night And Day,” “How’s Your Romance?”          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 legendary writing partners Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt, known for such amazing shows as THE FANTASTICKS, I DO, I DO, and 110 IN THE SHADE. Jones and Schmidt discuss the success of “My Cup Runneth Over,” developing THE FANTASTICKS, and the show’s subsequent long-running success.   Featured songs: “My Cup Runneth Over” from I DO, I DO, and from THE FANTASTICKS: the writers performing “Come on Along” the original opening number and “Try to Remember” the show’s ultimate opening song, “Plant a Radish,” featuring Bert Lahr and Stanley Holloway from the TV version and “Soon It’s Gonna Rain,” “Try to Remember,” and the reprise of “Try to Remember.”   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 legendary writing partners, lyricist and book writer, Tom Jones and composer, Harvey Schmidt, known for such amazing shows as THE FANTASTICKS, I DO, I DO, and 110 IN THE SHADE. Jones and Schmidt discuss the reception for 110 IN THE SHADE, developing the titular songs and writing “Thousands of Flowers” for I DO, I DO.   Featured numbers: a cut song performed by the writers, “Too Many People Alone,” and from the original cast recording; “A Man and a Woman,” and “Wonderful Music” from 110 IN THE SHADE, three title songs and “Thousands of Flowers” for I DO, I DO.   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

Guest hosted by Jeff Lunden; this is the conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to acclaimed lyricist Howard Dietz. Dietz is perhaps best known for his collaborations with composer Arthur Schwartz. He penned the lyrics to numerous hit songs like “Dancing in the Dark,” “By Myself,” and “That’s Entertainment.” In this program, Lunden celebrates Dietz’s impressive oeuvre by playing songs from shows like AT HOME ABROAD, INSIDE USA, and THE GAY LIFE. Featured songs: “That’s Not Cricket,” “Paree,” “Got a Bran’ New Suit,” “By Myself,” “Triplets,” “Come, O Come,” “Rhode Island is Famous For You,” “Magic Moment,” and “Dancing in the Dark.” 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 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