Classic Musicals From The Golden Age of Radio
Porchlight Music Theatre presents: Classic Musicals from the Golden Age of Radio. Here, host Michael Weber will introduce you to some of the great American musicals as they were originally presented on the airwaves. Performed live in front of a studio audience near the years the productions played on stage or were adapted as movies, you'll visit an era when Broadway was the central source for the launch of popular music and when stage actors were known by name across the land.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 142
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
WPMT #62: Jubilee
Prepare yourself for a royal, romantic romp from Cole Porter and Moss Hart with today’s premiere, “Jubilee!” Based on the Broadway hit, Dorothy Kirsten, Janet Waldo and Gordon MacRae star in this bro…
WPMT #61: Swing High Swing Low
“All the Things You Are,” “Careless” and more are a few of the songs in today’s WPMT premiere “Swing High, Swing Low” starring Starring Rudy Vallee, Virginia Bruce, Una Merkle and Roscoe Karns. Liste…
WPMT #60: Irene
It's time to meet “Irene” on WPMT! Starring Dorothy Warenskjold & Gordon MacRae, this week's premiere is now live and ready for listening! Head to our Apple Podcasts, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify and a…
WPMT #59: You Were Meant For Me
Hey you! We think you were meant to tune into WPMT and we’ve got an all new premiere for you right NOW! “You Were Meant for Me” starring (from the 1948 film) Dan Daily with Betty Lynn featuring hit s…
WPMT #58: Tonight or Never
WPMT drop alert! “Tonight or Never” inspired by the hit Broadway musical play starring Jeanette MacDonald and (from the play and 1931 film version) Melvin Douglas is now live! Head to Porchlight page…
WPMT #57: The New Moon
Are you ready for this story?! In Tuesday’s WPMT premiere “The New Moon,” find out what happens when Robert, a young French aristocrat whose revolutionist inclinations force him to flee his country, …
WPMT #56: Coney Island
No tickets required for the rides or the action of today’s WPMT premiere, “Coney Island,” now available on Apple Podcasts, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify accounts and major podcast platforms. Betty Grabl…
WPMT #55: Babes in Arms
WPMT premieres the second collaboration of the beloved duo Mickey Rooney & Judy Garland with “Babes in Arms," featuring book & music by Richard Rodgers, book & lyrics by Lorenz Hart and a screenplay …
WPMT #54: Hit The Deck
All Aboard! Tune into the Broadway musical favorite “Hit the Deck!" This WPMT premiere is available on Apple Podcasts, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify and your favorite podcast platform. Starring Frances …
WPMT #53: Hello, Frisco Hello
Will the quartet make it to the big time or will Johnny's desire for fame ruin it all? Tune into “Hello, Frisco, Hello” starting NOW to find out! This WPMT premiere is available on Porchlight’s Apple…
WPMT #52: Bitter Sweet
Will Sarah and Carl’s love be enough? Tune into Broadway's “Bitter Sweet” to find out! This WPMT premiere is available on our Facebook and YouTube channels, as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and any…
WPMT #51: Yankee Doodle Dandy
An all new and extra patriotic WPMT premiere is waiting for you! Tune in on our Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more to hear “Yankee Doodle Dandy!” Starring (from the 1942 film) James …
WPMT #50: Alice in Wonderland
Our 50th WPMT! As we start summer, officially, Wonderland is waiting for you! Visit this magical and mysterious place now with WPMT’s premiere of Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland!" Starring (from the 19…
WPMT #49: The Vagabond King
The latest WPMT premiere is LIVE with “The Vagabond King,” based upon Justin Huntly McCarthy's novel and play “If I Were King” and starring Kathryrn Grayson, Dennis Morgan and J.Carrol Naish. “The Va…
WPMT #48: Sing Out, Sweet Land
The time machine is warming up! Are you ready to travel through American history in the all new WPMT premiere of the Broadway musical “Sing Out, Sweet Land: A Salute to American Folk & Popular Music!…
WPMT #47: Road to Morocco
Happy June! It’s time to escape to Morocco with Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Ginny Simms in the spoof of 1940’s adventure films with “Road to Morocco.” Available via YouTube, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, S…
WPMT #46: Anchors Aweigh
Salute! Salute! Salute! It’s here! The all-new Memorial Day WPMT tribute “Anchors Aweigh” is now live! Starring (from the 1945 film) Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson & Gene Kelly, this broadcast featur…
WPMT #45: One Touch of Venus
Are you ready for the Broadway musical classic “One Touch of Venus?” Today’s WPMT premiere stars Ginny Simms, Gordon MacRae, Marvin Miller and Donna Hayner and features the songs “Speak Low,” “I'm a …
WPMT #44: Dearest Enemy
The orders from General Washington are in and he says it’s time for the all-new WPMT premiere! The Broadway musical “Dearest Enemy” starring Eileen Farrell, Gordon MacRae, John MacEntire, Janet Waldo…
WPMT #43: The Merry Widow
Meet “The Merry Widow” today on WPMT! Starring, from the 1934 film, the legendary soprano Jeanette MacDonald with Gordon MacRae, Alan Reed, Viola Vaughn and Parley Baer featuring the hit songs “Maxim…