Cole Porter

Sarah Stiles and Andy Grotelueschen in the Broadway production of “Tootsie.”

I am the very model of a modern Broadway patter song

Arts

The rapid-fire, tongue-twisting “patter song” is a staple of musical theater. Linguist John McWhorter explores the patter song’s history, while “Tootsie” composer David Yazbek gives a masterclass on writing one.

Mel Brooks & “Anything Goes”

Arts, Culture & Media
Sutton Foster in 'Anything Goes' during the Tony Awards June 12, 2011.

American Icons: Anything Goes

Culture

American Icons: Anything Goes

The World

100 Years of Whiffenpoofs

Arts, Culture & Media