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Artwork for Anything Goes
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Howard Dietz
The Fantasticks
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Ethel Merman
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Musical Theatre
Hoagy Carmichael
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Hal Prince
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Rodgers and Hart
Frank Loesser
Annie Get Your Gun
Burton Lane
Tom Jones
Harvey Schmidt
Alfred Drake
Harold Hal Prince

Take a trip backstage with Broadway’s best – exclusive interviews with the leading creators of musical theatre. Based on the popular 1980s radio series produced and hosted by award-winning director and producer, Paul Lazarus, ANYTHING GOES is a celebration of storytelling through song, past, present and future. Now available in 30-minute segments. Hundreds of episodes featuring show-stopping inter... more

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The second of a four-part program featuring legendary lyricist and librettist, Alan Jay Lerner, best known for writing award winning shows like BRIGADOON, CAMELOT, and one of Broadway’s most enduring classics, MY FAIR LADY.

Featured songs: “Progress... more

The first of a four-part program featuring legendary lyricist and librettist, Alan Jay Lerner, best known for writing award winning shows like BRIGADOON, CAMELOT, and one of Broadway’s most enduring classics, MY FAIR LADY.

Featured songs: “Overture”... more

The conclusion of a three-part program featuring prolific composer Alan Menken, who began his storied career in the theater but is mostly known for his work on animated films such as THE LITTLE MERMAID, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ALADDIN and ENCHANTED. In... more

The second of a three-part program featuring prolific composer Alan Menken, who began his storied career in the theater but is widely known for his work on animated films such as THE LITTLE MERMAID, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, ALLADIN and ENCHANTED. In thi... more

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Recent Guests

Alan Menken
Composer and musician, discussed early works and later fame
Episode: 57 Alan Menken III
Alan Menken II
Composer
Howard Ashman collaboration, Broadway composer
Episode: 56 Alan Menken II
Stephen Schwartz
Broadway composer and lyricist known for Godspell, Pippin, Working, Wicked
Composer/Lyricist
Episode: 51 Stephen Schwartz III
Stephen Schwartz II
Composer-lyricist discussed in interview
Episode: 50 Stephen Schwartz II
Robin Lamont
Original cast member performing Millwork and introducing interview
Episode: 50 Stephen Schwartz II
Burton Lane
Broadway composer best known for Finian's Rainbow and On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
Self
Episode: 47 Burton Lane III
Hans Spialek II
Broadway orchestrator
Broadway shows and collaborations with Rodgers, Hart, Porter, Gershwin
Episode: 44 Hans Spialek II
Maury Yeston II
Composer-Lyricist, Nine
Musical Theatre
Episode: 41 Maury Yeston II
Maury Yeston I
Tony Award–winning composer-lyricist of the musical Nine
Theatre (Nine)
Episode: 40 Maury Yeston I

Host

Paul Lazarus
Host of Anything Goes, featuring interviews with composers, lyricists, and theatre creators; deep dives into musical theatre history and storytelling through song.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Every Episode a Gem

    I can’t say enough about this podcast. What an incredible resource! And so well presented. Highly recommended for anyone interested in musical theatre.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ian Snoogs
    Canada2 years ago
  • ANYTHING GOES

    I’ve just finished listening to every episode of this remarkable series. It’s been an education and a joy to hear the composers( many no longer with us) talk about their work. Paul Lazarus is a skilled interviewer and clearly very knowledgeable himself. I can recommend this to anyone who wants to know more about Broadway tunes and their composers and everyone else who just enjoys a feast of Broadway tunes.

    Len Power, theatre critic, Canberra Australia and presenter of the 112 episode radio seri... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LBear50
    Australia3 years ago
  • A most welcome return

    In the 80's, Sundays at 12:30 meant ANYTHING GOES with Paul Lazarus. I loved it then and I love it even more now. It is such a treat to hear firsthand from the people who wrote the soundtrack of my life. Bravo!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    broadwaydon
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing!

    Great work! I love this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    That_Geek
    United States4 years ago
  • So much fun

    The insites shared writing Sunday in the Park are so interesting. Listing to Mandy sing like a cat was fo much fun.

    I have seen Ethel Merman but hearing her in that podcast was also a great history and including inside details I never knew

    Everyone young and old should love this series.

    Paul Lazarus’s comments are insiteful and leads the guest in all the right directions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Artie and Lynn
    United States5 years ago

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High-quality archival material pairs well with interviews, making it a standout for theatre buffs.
A treasure trove for Broadway history fans and industry insiders.
The host brings thoughtful questions and a warm, knowledgeable approach.
Engaging interviews with theatre creators and insightful storytelling.

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07 Joseph Stein
Q: What is your secret to establishing a central character quickly and effectively in a musical?
He concentrates on making the opening scene clear and humorous, establishing the character and their relationships fast so audiences become engaged for the two-and-a-half hour journey.
07 Joseph Stein
Q: Can you pinpoint what general things attract you to a project?
Stein says he looks for outsized characters who have the right to sing, and for a community with strong, open emotions, plus a setting that is distinctive and intriguing so the musical can explore larger social or cultural ideas.
15 Burton Lane
Q: What were some challenges and decisions around Finian's Rainbow?
Lane explains the clash of styles between himself and Earl Robinson, and how Yip Harburg and Lerner influenced the direction, including changes to the second act that were crucial to the show's resilience.
15 Burton Lane
Q: How did Burton Lane get his start in Hollywood and Broadway?
He describes being sent to Hollywood in 1932 with Harold Adamson, starting with modest pay, and gradually building a career through early songs and contract successes, leading to major Broadway collaborations.
12 Jim Wann
Q: How did Pump Boys And Dinettes evolve from a restaurant act to Broadway?
The project grew out of an act Wann began at a New York restaurant, and as he and Bland Simpson developed it further, they added the dinettes and expanded into a full production, eventually bringing it to Broadway.

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This show offers in-depth conversations with leading creators of musical theatre, pairing intimate interviews with archival performances and anecdotes that illuminate the craft behind Broadway. Episodes feature composers, lyricists, directors, and performers, with a strong emphasis on historical context and the enduring influence of classic shows. A standout trait is the host's breadth, bridging personal stories with musical milestones, often revisiting long-gone eras while connecting to today's theater scene, making it a valuable resource for industry listeners and devoted fans alike.

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Anything Goes launched 5 years ago and published 109 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Anything Goes include:

1. Alan Menken
2. Alan Menken II
3. Stephen Schwartz
4. Stephen Schwartz II
5. Robin Lamont
6. Burton Lane
7. Hans Spialek II
8. Maury Yeston II

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