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Saturday, October 2 at 12 p.m. Stage Notes

(Rochester, NY) – Classical 91.5 presents a new weekly radio series that highlights the music of Broadway, both past and present. Produced by WXXI and hosted by Rochester's own Robert Hammond, Stage Notes airs Saturdays at 12 noon beginning October 2 at 12 noon on Classical 91.5/FM-HD91.5-1. Hammond brings his vast knowledge and passion for theatre and music to this new one-hour radio series. In addition to playing music from Broadway's best, Hammond shares news about the local theatre community, as well as about nationally recognized directors, choreographers and stars, and presents the occasional interview and behind- the-scenes conversation.

Hammond is a seasoned broadcasting and marketing professional, and a fervent supporter of Broadway and the arts. He has a career spanning over 20 years in radio, including experience as a general manager in the Rochester market. Hammond is well-known in the Rochester community for his time as creator and host of Broadway on Legends, which aired on Legends 102.7 FM. He currently provides theatre reviews for various publications, and travels regularly to New York City to see shows on Broadway.

Pictured: Robert Hammond

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