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Anything Goes

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About this Podcast:

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 interviews with composers, lyricists, book writers, directors and performing legends from the Broadway stage. A treasure trove of rare and famous songs performed by the original singers as well as the writers themselves. The series showcases interviews with living composers and lyricists like Stephen Sondheim, Gretchen Cryer and Stephen Schwartz, tributes to past greats like the Gershwins, Cole Porter, Comden & Green, Dorothy Parker and Ethel Merman as well as early encounters with now famous tunesmiths like Alan Menken, William Finn and Craig Carnelia. Anything Goes is everything Musical Theatr

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What is Anything Goes about?

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.

What has Anything Goes covered recently?

Recent episodes include "161 Alan Jay Lerner 2" (26 October 2026, 35 minutes), "160 Alan Jay Lerner 1" (19 October 2026, 33 minutes), and "184 The 20's Part 3" (12 October 2026, 33 minutes).

How often does Anything Goes publish?

Anything Goes publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 131 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Anything Goes?

Booking probability for Anything Goes is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Anything Goes requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Anything Goes's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Anything Goes?

The strongest fits for Anything Goes are Performing Arts and Artists, Writers & Performers. Anything Goes has an arts audience.

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  • Episode #161

    161 Alan Jay Lerner 2

    Oct 26, 202635 min

    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...

  • Episode #160

    160 Alan Jay Lerner 1

    Oct 19, 202633 min

    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...

  • Anything Goes

    184 The 20's Part 3

    Oct 12, 202633 min

    This is the conclusion of a three-part program examining the roaring twenties on Broadway. Guest-hosted by noted musical theater historian Alfred Simon, this episode pays tribute to the work of early Broadway legends...

  • Anything Goes

    183 The 20's Part 2

    Oct 5, 202634 min

    This is the second of a three-part program examining the roaring twenties on Broadway. Guest-hosted by noted musical theater historian Alfred Simon, this episode pays tribute to the work of early Broadway legends such...

  • Anything Goes

    182 The 20's Part 1

    Sep 28, 202632 min

    This is the first of a three-part program examining the roaring twenties on Broadway. Guest hosted by noted musical theater historian Alfred Simon, this episode pays tribute to the work of early Broadway legends such as...

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  • Episode #181

    181 Ivor Novello 3

    Sep 21, 202632 min

    The conclusion of a three-part program devoted to turn-of-the century composer, matinee idol, and occasional lyricist, Ivor Novello. Featuring commentary by noted operetta historian Richard Traubner, this episode...

  • Episode #180

    180 Ivor Novello 2

    Sep 14, 202633 min

    The second of a three-part program devoted to the turn-of-the-century composer, matinee idol, and occasional lyricist, Ivor Novello. Featuring commentary by noted operetta historian Richard Traubner, this episode...

  • Episode #179

    179 Ivor Novello 1

    Sep 7, 202633 min

    The first of a three-part program devoted to turn-of-the century composer, matinee idol, and occasional lyricist, Ivor Novello. Featuring commentary by noted operetta historian Richard Traubner, this episode provides a...

  • Episode #178

    178 Mary Martin

    Aug 31, 202634 min

    An episode paying tribute to one of Broadway’s most acclaimed leading ladies, Mary Martin, on what would have been her 72nd birthday. Martin starred in numerous Broadway shows, including SOUTH PACIFIC, THE SOUND OF...

  • Episode #175

    177 Harold Arlen 5

    Aug 24, 202636 min

    The conclusion of a five-part program paying tribute to legendary composer Harold Arlen. Guest-hosted by Ken Bloom with commentary by Arlen biographer Ed Jablonski, this program highlights the many musical achievements...

  • Episode #176

    176 Harold Arlen 4

    Aug 17, 202633 min

    The fourth of a five-part program paying tribute to legendary composer Harold Arlen. Guest-hosted by Ken Bloom with commentary by Arlen biographer Ed Jablonski, this program highlights the many musical achievements of...

  • Episode #175

    175 Opening Number 3

    Aug 10, 202634 min

    This is the conclusion of a three-part program featuring a comprehensive look at some of Broadway’s most illustrious opening numbers, spanning from as far back as SHOWBOAT to more modern productions like NINE and...

  • Episode #172

    172 Harold Arlen 3

    Jul 20, 202633 min

    The third of a five-part program paying tribute to legendary composer Harold Arlen. Guest hosted by Ken Bloom with commentary by Arlen biographer Ed Jablonski, this program highlights the many musical achievements of...

  • Episode #171

    171 Harold Arlen 2

    Jul 13, 202636 min

    The second of a five-part program paying tribute to legendary composer Harold Arlen. Guest hosted by Ken Bloom with commentary by Arlen biographer Ed Jablonski, this program highlights the many musical achievements of...

  • Episode #169

    169 Harry Ruby 3

    Jun 29, 202637 min

    The conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to acclaimed songwriter and composer, Harry Ruby. Known for his collaborations with Bert Kalmar and Ted Snyder, Ruby wrote countless hit songs including “I’m in Love...

  • Episode #168

    168 Harry Ruby 2

    Jun 22, 202630 min

    The second of a three-part program paying tribute to acclaimed songwriter and composer, Harry Ruby. Known for his collaborations with Bert Kalmar and Ted Snyder, Ruby wrote countless hit songs including “I’m in Love...

  • Episode #167

    167 Harry Ruby 1

    Jun 15, 202632 min

    The first of a three-part program paying tribute to acclaimed songwriter and composer, Harry Ruby. Known for his collaborations with Bert Kalmar and Ted Snyder, Ruby wrote countless hit songs including “I’m in Love with...

  • Episode #166

    166 Alan Jay Lerner 4

    Jun 8, 202637 min

    The conclusion 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...

  • Episode #165

    165 Alan Jay Lerner 3

    Jun 1, 202635 min

    The third 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...

  • Episode #164

    164 Ira Gershwin Birthday Tribute 3

    May 25, 202634 min

    The conclusion of a three-part program paying tribute to renowned lyricist Ira Gershwin on what would have been his 86th birthday. While Gershwin is perhaps best known for the songs he wrote with his brother George...

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