Here you can find recent broadcasts of the Backstage program from FM 97.3 WZBG in Litchfield.
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July is here, which is peak travel season, so let's enjoy some music focused on travel!
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Since it's his birthday, I thought I'd feature music from the Broadway (and off-Broadway) carer of Brian d'Arcy James.
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In honor of his recent birthday, I feature the music of composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown.
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Playwright George Barnett and director Rachel Jones drop by to discuss OAT SQUARES, a new play coming to TheatreWorks New Milford.
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In honor of the 19th anniversary of its 1-night-only Carnegie Hall concert, I'm featuring the 2005 recording of SOUTH PACIFIC.
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June is bustin' out all over! It's Tony awards month, so I'm kicking things off with some Broadway shows that didn't win a Tony in their original runs despite being massive hits.
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My lovely and talented girlfriend Lyn joins me, and we discuss Broadway shows we've seen together.
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Since it was just announced that it will be returning to Broadway this summer, I'm featuring the music of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS.
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It's Mother's Day weekend, so here are songs about, by, and for mothers!
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It's May 4, the unofficial Star Wars holiday ("May the 4th be with you")! In honor of that, I'm featuring a look at some famous science fiction musicals!
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The always-entertaining Ed Bassett and Tim Phillips drop by to discuss SUITE SURRENDER, a farce comedy coming soon to the Phoenix Stage Company.
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Actors Janette Ireland and Elyse Jasensky stop by to discuss 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL, opening soon at the Olde Towne Hall in Goshen.
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Director Michael Ricciardone and actor Tyler Bard drop by to discuss the Landmark Community Theatre production of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.
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It's my 300th broadcast! And it's the anniversary of the very first Tony Awards! So here's a podcast about surprising Tony winners.
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In honor of its 73rd anniversary, I feature the music of THE KING AND I.
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AIDA debuted on this date 24 years ago, so here's a show that features music from the original Broadway cast recording.
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Actor Sam Everett and director Keli Solomon drop by to discuss WAIT UNTIL DARK, the thrilling play opening soon at TheatreWorks New Milford.
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In honor of its 37th anniversary (and its special place in my life), I feature songs from LES MISERABLES.
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In honor of its 30th anniversary, and the beginning of MLB's spring training, I feature the '94 recording of DAMN YANKEES.
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Director Caitlin Beaudry and music director Kelly White visit the show to discuss the Warner Theater production of THE IRISH AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY.
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Director Wes Baldwin and actor Joel Michael stop by the show to discuss ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, the new production from Goshen Players.
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Director Kate Kovacs and music director Beckie Wallace drop by to discuss ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE, the latest production from Landmark Community Theatre.
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Director Lori Poulin and actor Ed Bassett stop by to discuss FARCE OF HABIT, the comedy opening soon at the Phoenix Stage Company.
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My lovely and talented girlfriend Lyn joins me to discuss the cast of the 1994 production of CAROUSEL (which she was part of) and the things they've done since then.
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Let's beat the winter cold with some great dance numbers from Broadway musicals!
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It's a celebration of some of the Broadway greats who passed away in 2023.
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Kilian Meehan and Katherine Griffin, from The Bright Young Things of CT, stop by to discuss IT'S OUR HOUSE NOW, a villain cabaret coming to the Phoenix Stage Company.
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As a holiday present to myself, I'm presenting a show that feeds my inner nerd: superhero musicals!
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In honor of the 27th anniversary of its debut, I feature RAGTIME.
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Actor Michael Calabrese stops by to discuss THE FARNDALE AVENUE CHRISTMAS CAROL, opening soon at the Phoenix Stage Company.
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Music director T.J. Thompson and actor Stephanie Varanelli-Miles drop by to discuss NUNCRACKERS, opening soon at the Thomaston Opera House.
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Director Kate Kovacs and actor Bob Roda drop by to talk about THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, opening soon at TheatreWorks New Milford.
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Dante Woods and Jonathan Jacobson from the Goshen Players production of ALL IS CALM drop by to discuss their show.
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In honor of her birthday and her Tony-winning turn as Mary Lennox, it's a feature on Daisy Eagan and THE SECRET GARDEN.
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Mike Zizka and Marilyn Olsen drop by to discuss MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, coming soon to the Warner Theatre.
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Since it is BACK TO THE FUTURE DAY, on this edition of the podcast I feature music from BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL.
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Director Deb Cryan and actor Chris Guertin drop by to discuss THE MEMORY BOX, a new play that is running at Phoenix Stage Company.
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Charlene Donaghy, festival director of the Warner International Playwright Festival, drops by to discuss this year's 12 annual production!
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