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.

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