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  • 33 Craig Carnelia II

    33 Craig Carnelia II
    Dec 8 2025
    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
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    36 min
  • 32 Craig Carnelia I

    32 Craig Carnelia I
    Dec 1 2025
    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
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    32 min
  • 31 Charles Strouse II

    31 Charles Strouse II
    Nov 24 2025
    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
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    40 min
  • 30 Charles Strouse I

    30 Charles Strouse I
    Nov 17 2025
    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
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    36 min
  • 29 Cy Coleman III

    29 Cy Coleman III
    Nov 10 2025
    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
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    34 min
  • 28 Cy Coleman II

    28 Cy Coleman II
    Nov 3 2025
    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
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    32 min
  • 27 Cy Coleman I

    27 Cy Coleman I
    Oct 27 2025
    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
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    34 min
  • 20 Jones and Schmidt

    20 Jones and Schmidt
    Oct 20 2025
    Lyricist and bookwriter Tom Jones and composer Harvey Schmidt discuss their musical theatre collaborations, including their work on the long-running classic THE FANTASTICKS. Jones and Schmidt recount their early days and their collaborations on other shows such as 110 IN THE SHADE, I DO! I DO! and CELEBRATION. They also sing some of their own songs from THE FANTASTICKS. Featured songs: “THE FANTASTICKS Overture,” “I Can See It,” “Opening from 110 IN THE SHADE,” “Another Hot Day,” “A Man and a Woman,” “Wonderful Music,” “I Do! I Do!” “My Cup Runneth Over,” “Celebration,” “Never Say No,” “They Were You,” the rare “Come Along With Me,” and “Try To Remember.” 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
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    33 min