Railroad Hour 51 06 04 Very Warm For May

# The Railroad Hour: Very Warm For May

Step aboard for an evening of romantic enchantment as The Railroad Hour presents Jerome Kern's delightful musical comedy *Very Warm for May*. Picture yourself in the golden age of Broadway, transported to a world of theatrical dreams and genuine affection aboard a riverboat where a young composer finds both love and inspiration. As our story unfolds with Kern's lush melodies filling your living room, you'll discover why audiences fell in love with this charming tale—complete with all the wit, sophistication, and toe-tapping music that defined the golden age of American musical theater. The dramatic tension between artistic ambition and matters of the heart creates an evening that promises both comedy and genuine emotion, with performances that capture the warmth and sincerity of a bygone era.

*The Railroad Hour* stands as one of radio's most ambitious achievements: a weekly showcase dedicated entirely to bringing Broadway's greatest musicals to life through radio drama. Running from 1948 to 1954 on ABC, the show assembled talented casts and orchestras to recreate full theatrical experiences in thirty minutes, making Broadway accessible to millions of Americans who might never step foot inside a theater. Jerome Kern's catalog appeared frequently on the program, celebrated for his sophisticated compositions and emotional depth. This particular adaptation of *Very Warm for May*, originally a 1939 Broadway production, represents the show's dedication to preserving theatrical magic during radio's golden age—a time when the medium could transport listeners anywhere the imagination allowed.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience radio drama at its finest. Tune in and let the music of Jerome Kern and the artistry of *The Railroad Hour* remind you why radio remains the theater of the mind.