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Even after brutal reviews for the short-lived <em>Anyone Can Whistle</em>, Stephen Sondheim continued to create provocative and form-shattering musicals.

A Cult-Classic Sondheim Flop Gets An Essential New Recording

Bob Mondello

An updated recording of Anyone Can Whistle, a now-celebrated musical by composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim, has some surprises, even for the completist.

WRTI Spotlight

Watch and Listen: Baritone Keith Spencer, Songs About The African-American Experience LIVE from WRTI

Debra Lew Harder

Continuing WRTI 90.1’s tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the dynamic baritone Keith Spencer joined us on in 2019 for a program that explored the…

Arts Desk

The Story Behind Rodgers and Hammerstein's Beloved Song of Hope—"You'll Never Walk Alone"

(Originally published in 2016). Even if you’re not familiar with the Broadway musical Carousel, you’re likely to have heard the uplifting message and…

Harold Prince poses with his Tony Award for best direction of a musical in 1980. He earned the honor for his work on <em>Evita.</em>

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Hal Prince, Transformational Broadway Producer And Director, Has Died

Jeff Lunden

The winner of an unprecedented 21 Tony Awards, Prince left a major impact on American musical theater. Among his shows: Cabaret, Fiddler on the Roof and The Phantom of the Opera. He was 91.

WRTI Spotlight

Watch and Listen: Philly POPS Music Director Designate Todd Ellison LIVE from WRTI 90.1

Listen to this fun introduction to the Philly POPS' new music director and chief conductor, Todd Ellison. He plays selections to warm you up for upcoming,…