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Footlight Parade and On the Aisle
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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.
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.
Recent Broadcasts
January 5, 2026
Prime Real Estate
We will give our regards to Broadway, vacation in Bali Ha'i, check out a little bungalow in Quogue, hear about a boy next door in St. Louis......you get the picture.
December 29, 2025
Funny Men
Eleven funny men from the world of musical theater are waiting in the wings -- three generations from Ed Wynn to Nathan Lane, and including Phil Silvers, Bert Lahr and Martin Short.
December 22, 2025
Happily Ever After
In other words, musical fairy tales from stage, screen and television. The storytellers are Walt Disney, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, Jule Styne, Frank Loesser and even Cole Porter.
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!
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