36m ·
Published
16 Jan 05:00
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 toAnythingGoesPL.comor 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
34m ·
Published
09 Jan 05:00
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 toAnythingGoesPL.comor 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
34m ·
Published
02 Jan 08:00
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 toAnythingGoesPL.comor 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
42m ·
Published
26 Dec 05:00
The conclusion of a two-part program featuring Broadway performer and composer-lyricist Micki Grant, known for her score to DON’T BOTHER ME, I CAN’T COPE, YOUR ARMS TOO SHORT TO BOX WITH GOD, and her amazing contributions to WORKING. Grant discusses her writing process, her experiences as a performer, and her collaborations with Vinnette Carroll and Stephen Schwartz. Featured songs: “It’s Too Late Judas,” “It’s Lonely,” “Consider,” “Workin’ For The Man,” “Never Jam Today,” “Lovin’ Al,” “Cleanin’ Women,” “If I Could’ve Been,” “Unguentine Commercial,” “Roll Jordan,” and “Who’s Gonna Teach The Children.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. For more information go toAnythingGoesPL.comor 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
34m ·
Published
19 Dec 05:00
The first of a two-part program featuring Broadway performer and composer-lyricist Micki Grant, known for her scores to DON’T BOTHER ME, I CAN’T COPE, YOUR ARMS TOO SHORT TO BOX WITH GOD, and her amazing contributions to WORKING. Grant discusses her early days, writing process, experiences as a performer, and collaborations with Vinnette Carroll and Stephen Schwartz. Featured songs: “I Gotta Keep Movin’,” “Harlem Streets,” “Lookin’ Over From Your Side,” “Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope,” and “Questions.” Originally produced and broadcast in 1980. For more information go toAnythingGoesPL.comor 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
32m ·
Published
12 Dec 05:00
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 toAnythingGoesPL.comor 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
33m ·
Published
05 Dec 05:00
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 toAnythingGoesPL.comor 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
33m ·
Published
28 Nov 05:00
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 toAnythingGoesPL.comor 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
32m ·
Published
21 Nov 08:00
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 toAnythingGoesPL.comor 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
37m ·
Published
14 Nov 08:00
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 toAnythingGoesPL.comor 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