09-03-2025
The Big Broadcast variety show brings 1940s swing to Holyoke
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Big Broadcast returned to Mount Holyoke College Saturday evening.
Hundreds of people showed up to watch the first of two shows. 22News' Meteorologist Brian Lapis also took part in all the fun.
The annual performance brings dozens of people together, including students for the re-creation of a 1940's radio variety show. It also features jazz ensembles with popular tunes from the Swing Era.
'Going back to the 1940s and hearing this music live in this room where this music was played decades ago is really fantastic,' Brian expressed. 'There's something really special about these very 21st century progressive, brilliant students doing the commercials and the dialog of the 1940s. This is really fascinating irony and juxtaposition that I love.'
Brian has emceed the show for the last 13 years as 'Fred Kelly.'
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