Broadway Bound

Series produced by Garrett Stack

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A 2-hour program of music from Broadway. Features a couple of dozen performances from classic Broadway, most from the 20th Century, with commentary and background information about the music and the performers. Developed for WMNR, since 2005 Broadway Bound radio shows have aired on this public radio station in Monroe, CT.

Broadway musicals have the power to inspire, entertain and teach. Broadway Bound features individual tracks from classic Broadway musicals mostly from the 20th century. Tributes, focus on themes, spotlights on select new recordings is just part of what makes this program entertaining and informative.


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Power Ballads + Random Favorites
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
Caption: Lea Salonga
The "power ballad" is an emotional song performed as a solo or a duet. Here are about ten . Plus, other Broadway favorites lighten up the mood.

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  • Added: Oct 30, 2016
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 3
Remembering Debbie Reynolds plus On the Broadway Horizon
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
Caption: Debbie Reynolds & 2017 Broadway
With the passing of Debbie Reynolds we pay tribute to the singing, dancing actress. Also in store is a look at 2017 and what's on the Broadway hori...

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  • Added: Jan 08, 2017
  • Length: 01:55:09
  • Purchases: 1
Broadway Musicals: The 20 Longest Runs REWORKED
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
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A run on Broadway can be a matter of days, or years or decades. The list keeps changing as some musicals continue their runs and others close. Here...

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  • Added: Dec 17, 2021
  • Length: 01:58:23
  • Purchases: 3
Survivor: Broadway in the '80s - REWORKED
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
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New York City was a mess in the 1980's. Broadway attendance plummeted. Some predicted the end of the American Musical. In spite of all that, a few ...

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  • Added: Oct 22, 2020
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 3
Sunset Boulevard Returns & Other Delights
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
Caption: Glenn Close as Norma
The revival of 1994's Sunset Boulevard with Glenn Close reprising her starring role is worth celebrating along with three other Andrew Lloyd Weber ...

  • Added: Feb 19, 2017
  • Length: 01:55:14
I Have a Question
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
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Many a Broadway song asks a question. This show is all questions.

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  • Added: Mar 05, 2017
  • Length: 01:55:29
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Come From Away - plus.
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
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On this edition of Broadway Bound we devote the entire second hour to the incredible true story in the new musical Come From Away. In hour 1 we enj...

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  • Added: Mar 19, 2017
  • Length: 01:57:30
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2017 Tony Noms - Plus London's Dreamgirls
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
Caption: Four 2017 Tony Nominated Musicals
An in-depth look at four 2017 Tony Nominated musicals: Hello Dolly, Falsettos, Groundhog Day, and Come From Away. Plus, a preview of London's Dream...

  • Added: May 14, 2017
  • Length: 01:56:59
Fun Times Broadway
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
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They were called musical comedies before they were called musicals. For good reason the comic side of Broadway always makes us laugh.

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  • Added: May 28, 2017
  • Length: 01:58:08
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Kids! -- & Their Families
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
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Lots of Broadway musicals have included children. In some, the children are what the show is all about.

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  • Added: Jun 12, 2017
  • Length: 01:58:00
  • Purchases: 4
Tony Time: 2017 and "Bests" still running.
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
Caption: On Broadway!
A look at the two big ones: Best Musical, Dear Evan Hansen and Best Revival of a Musical, Hello, Dolly! Plus former "bests" in those categories, ma...

  • Added: Jun 26, 2017
  • Length: 01:54:36
How's the Weather?
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
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Lots of rain, storms, and sun, but how about Noah in the flood or Dorothy in a tornado? Broadway musicals got 'em.

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  • Added: Jul 09, 2017
  • Length: 01:57:55
  • Purchases: 3
Broadway Musicals Get Real
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
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Many Broadway Musicals are based on real, events, history, disasters, heroes, villains and politics. Here are some of them.

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  • Added: Jul 23, 2017
  • Length: 01:56:21
  • Purchases: 3
Prince of Broadway
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
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Prince of Broadway is all about the shows produced and directed by Harold Prince - for the past 60 years!

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  • Added: Sep 05, 2017
  • Length: 01:56:27
  • Purchases: 2
Gimme A Star
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
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Producers on Broadway and in Hollywood have always sought "stars" to draw customers. These are stars!

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  • Added: Sep 17, 2017
  • Length: 01:57:21
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Let's Hear It For The Boys! REWORKED
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
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It seems most Broadway musicals focus on leading females. What about the guys? These musicals are all about the boys.

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  • Added: Mar 10, 2021
  • Length: 01:57:42
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Hits, Flops & Revivals
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
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All part of Broadway Lore, musicals fit one or more of the categories: hit, flop, or revival. A new production of the "flop" Rags is the subject of...

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  • Added: Oct 15, 2017
  • Length: 01:56:53
  • Purchases: 2
Production Numbers: Staples of Broadway Musicals - PLEDGE BREAK EDIT
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
Caption: Edited for Pledge Breaks
The production number is at the heart of Broadway musicals. They follow certain rules that never get old. We love 'em.

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  • Added: Dec 08, 2017
  • Length: 01:41:36
  • Purchases: 2
Broadway Crystal Ball
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
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As we look at 2018 and beyond, we see scheduled Broadway musicals opening, and the interesting twist, many many others "in the works."

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  • Added: Jan 07, 2018
  • Length: 01:56:48
  • Purchases: 2
Black History: African American Tony Winners
From: Garrett Stack
Series: Broadway Bound
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Black History: Saluting African American actors who have won the Tony Award for roles in musicals.

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  • Added: Feb 04, 2018
  • Length: 01:56:27
  • Purchases: 3

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