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Backstage on WZBG

Here you can find recent broadcasts of the Backstage program from FM 97.3 WZBG in Litchfield.

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    Episode 398: Backstage with Eric Episode 403

    Thomas Ovitt and McAdory Lipscomb visit to discuss KING LEAR at TheatreWorks New Milford.

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    Episode 397: Backstage with Eric Episode 402

    Performer Ricki Suzanne and director Caitlin Beaudry join the show to discuss the Goshen Players Production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER.

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    Episode 396: Backstage with Eric Episode 401

    Performer CJ Calzone, director Kate Kovacs, and performer Gianni Perugini drop by to discuss the Landmark Community Theater production of PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL.

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    Episode 395: Backstage with Eric Episode 400

    THE WEDDING SINGER is coming to the Warner Theater, and I'm interviewing director Travis Kendrick-Castanho and performer Julia Nelson.

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    Episode 394: Backstage with Eric Episode 399

    To celebrate its 30th anniversary, I'm playing music from the original Broadway recording of STATE FAIR.

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    Episode 393: Backstage with Eric Episode 398

    To celebrate his birthday, we're featuring some of Matthew Broderick's Broadway hits!

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    Episode 392: Backstage with Eric Episode 397

    To honor its 70th anniversary, I'm featuring the music of MY FAIR LADY.

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    Episode 391: Backstage with Eric Episode 396

    It's a morning full of motivational songs to get your day started the right way.

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    Episode 390: Backstage with Eric Episode 395

    The timeline might not match, but let's listen to some great 11 o'clock numbers from Broadway shows.

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    Episode 389: Backstage with Eric Episode 394

    Director Gretchen Ziegler and actor Frank Beaudry drop by the show to discuss THE 39 STEPS, opening soon thanks to the Goshen Players.

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    Episode 388: Backstage with Eric Episode 393

    The director and assistant director (Joe Harding and Missy Slaymaker-Hamlin) join the show to discuss THE SHARK IS BROKEN, opening soon at TheatreWorks New Milford.

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    Episode 387: Backstage with Eric Episode 392

    Director Shanelle Dupre and actor Aric Martin-Calabrese drop by to discuss the upcoming Landmark Community Theater production of PUFFS.

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    Episode 386: Backstage with Eric Episode 391

    It's a celebration of Norbert Leo Butz, featuring songs from some of his most-famous Broadway performances.

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    Episode 385: Backstage with Eric Episode 390

    In honor of its 21st anniversary, I feature the music of LITTLE WOMEN.

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    Episode 384: Backstage with Eric Episode 389

    To celebrate his upcoming birthday (January 17), it's an hour of music by Michael Crawford.

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    Episode 383: Backstage with Eric Episode 388

    In my first broadcast of 2026, I celebrate some of the Broadway greats we lost in 2025.

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    Episode 382: Backstage with Eric Episode 387

    My lovely and talented girlfriend Lyn joins me to wrap up 2025.

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    Episode 381: Backstage with Eric Episode 386

    It's a morning of holiday-themed showtunes!

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    Episode 380: Backstage with Eric Episode 385

    Director Chris Guertin and performers Kinsley and Dan Tortora drop by to discuss Landmark Community Theater's production of MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET.Also, apologies; there was a glitch, and the first 5 or 6 minutes of the show didn't record correctly, so this episode opens in the middle of a song.

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    Episode 379: Backstage with Eric Episode 384

    Writer/director/actor Matt Austin drops by to discuss WHAT THE DICKENS, opening soon at TheatreWorks New Milford.

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    Episode 378: Backstage with Eric Episode 383

    Stage manager Craig Clavette stops by the show to talk all things theater.

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    Episode 377: Backstage with Eric Episode 382

    Actor Darrell Cookman and director Jonathan Zalaski stop by to discuss DEATH BY DESIGN at the Warner Theater.

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    Episode 376: Backstage with Eric Episode 381

    Ed Bassett and Tim Phillips come on to discuss the final production by Phoenix Stage Company, a cabaret night of villain songs featuring the Bright Young Things.

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    Episode 375: Backstage with Eric Episode 380

    director Noel Roberge and actor Doug McCarthy drop by the show to promote LUCKY STIFF, opening soon thanks to the Goshen Players.*Note: Due to a technical issue, the first 10 minutes or so of the show were not recorded.

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    Episode 374: Backstage with Eric Episode 379

    It's a reunion of sorts when I'm joined by Peter and Tyler Bard and we discuss our various theater careers!

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    Episode 373: Backstage with Eric Episode 378

    In honor of its 38 anniversary, I feature the 1987 production of ANYTHING GOES.

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    Episode 372: Backstage with Eric Episode 377

    It's a show intended to get you pumped up! Listen in to some rockin' showtunes!

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    Episode 371: Backstage with Eric Episode 376

    My lovely and talented girlfriend, Lyn, drops by to share some of our favorite showtunes.

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    Episode 370: Backstage with Eric Episode 375

    It's a special episode of Backstage, as Dale Jones checks in from the New Hartford Lions Club's Giant Flea Market!

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    Episode 369: Backstage with Eric Episode 374

    Sybil Chamberlin (Golde), Lucia Dressel (director), and Chuck STango (Tevye) stop by the show to discuss FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, the upcoming production from Landmark Community Theater.

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    Episode 368: Backstage with Eric Episode 373

    Gillian Holt and Joe Harding visit the show to discuss A COMEDY OF TENORS, opening soon at TheatreWorks New Milford.

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    Episode 367: Backstage with Eric Episode 372

    Since it's back-to-school season, here's some songs relating to school.

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    Episode 366: Backstage with Eric Episode 371

    In honor of Labor Day, it's a smattering of songs relating to working.

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    Episode 365: Backstage with Eric Episode 370

    Since the 24th marks its 8-year anniversary, I'm celebrating PRINCE OF BROADWAY, a revue of hits from the producing/directing career of Hal Prince.

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    Episode 364: Backstage with Eric Episode 369

    It's an episode celebrating some of the amazing performers I've been privileged enough to share the stage with.

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    Episode 363: Backstage with Eric Episode 368

    It's a good vibes kind of morning with some music to inspire happiness and positivity.

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    Episode 362: Backstage with Eric Episode 367

    In honor of his birthday, it's a celebration of writer and lyricist Michael Stewart.

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    Episode 361: Backstage with Eric Episode 366

    Has the show gone pop? Nope, it's just a jukebox musical! Listen to the music of HEAD OVER HEELS, the Broadway show featuring the music of the Go-Go's!

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    Episode 360: Backstage with Eric Episode 365

    Even bad shows have good elements. Listen along to some Broadway flops for proof of that.

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    Episode 359: Backstage with Eric Episode 364

    Director Gale Alexander and performer Rebecca Annalise visit the show to discuss the upcoming TheatreWorks New Milford production of CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION.

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    Episode 358: Backstage with Eric Episode 363

    It's an ogre kind of morning as I speak with director Michael Calabrese and actors Steve Taliaferro and Ben Dressel about SHREK THE MUSICAL.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Here you can find recent broadcasts of the Backstage program from FM 97.3 WZBG in Litchfield.

HOSTED BY

Eric Lindblom

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