During this time of COVID, we need to connect with our friends and socially engage with them, whether at a distance or online. To inspire listeners to connect, all songs on this episode deal with friendship.

On this episode we cover songs of welcome.

The first of two politically apolitical episodes. This week, simply, Goodbye to the current administration in Washington, D.C.

When this? When that? All songs tonight answer this time-challenged question.

We celebrate the anniversary of composer Jule Styne's birth, born on December 31, 1905. Selections from over a dozen of his musicals are presented including Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Peter Pan, Gypsy, and Funny Girl.

In memory of Rebecca Luker, who passed away on Wednesday, December 23 at age 59, we play selections from her Off-Broadway and Broadway musicals, from studio cast recordings she sang on, selections from her solo recordings and other collections.

New England got socked by a Nor'easter during the taping of this episode so why not play songs about snow and, as it warmed up, rain.

During these troubled times, we dream about life getting back to normal, the upcoming holiday season, and the reopening of theaters across the globe. With this in mind, all songs on this episode will have "Dream" in the title.

For this holiday weekend we celebrate with songs of home, wherever home may be for this year. 

On this episode, we hear long (at least 7.5 minutes) and satisfying, razzle dazzle production numbers.