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Footlight Parade
Footlight Parade: Sounds of the American Musical is a celebration of classic Broadway and Hollywood musicals from the early 20th century to current hits, including works from Gershwin, Berlin and Rodgers & Hammerstein to Jason Robert Brown and Janine Tesori. The popular show has been syndicated on public stations since 1998, and producer-host Bill Rudman brings with him a national reputation as an authority on musical theater.
Most of the episodes are grounded in general interest themes such as “All I Want,” “Weather Report” and “Good Advice,” but Bill has also interviewed such acclaimed artists as lyricist Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof and She Loves Me) composer John Kander (Cabaret and Chicago), and singers Mandy Patinkin and the late Barbara Cook. The program is lively and fast-paced, and though the commentary is engaging, it’s the recordings that take center stage.
The program is broadcast on 100 public stations on various dates and on various times, but you can access two years of them by visiting this link at Public Radio Exchange (prx.org).
Recent Broadcasts
September 21, 2026
Opening the Stephen Sondheim Encyclopedia (Part 3)
An epic book, like this one by Rick Pender, deserves an epic radio program, and in Part 3 of a FOUR-parter, Rick is Bill Rudman's guest for conversation and lots of Sondheim songs.
September 14, 2026
To Your Health!
We will sample 75 years of songs about health and fitness with the musicals running the gamut from "The Student Prince" to "The Full Monty.
September 7, 2026
Superman Sings!
Charlie Brown and Lucy and Snoopy, plus Little Orphan Annie, Superman, the Doonesbury gang and more jump out of the funny papers (or your phone!) and into stage and screen musicals.
for satellite listeners: 'On the Aisle'
Since 2008, On the Aisle has given you the best seat in the house for an hour of songs you love from the musicals you can’t forget, linked by Bill Rudman’s engaging and insightful Broadway commentary. SiriusXM Satellite Radio broadcasts On the Aisle twice each week on the “On Broadway” channel 77 for all SiriusXM satellite radio subscribers. Catch a new program every Saturday at 3 p.m. Eastern, with an encore presentation on Tuesday at 9 p.m. Eastern.
Visit the “On Broadway” channel at SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
Broadcasting Partners
Footlight Parade is broadcast on more than 100 public and community radio stations in the United States and Canada—and throughout the world online. And please note: our broadcasts are provided to public stations free of charge!
You can support Footlight Parade’s production and distribution by becoming a TMTP Member.
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