I have so many favorites, but the first that comes to mind is "I Only Have Eyes for You." Harry Warren and Al Dubin wrote it for 42ND STREET. It's a wonderful, wonderful song that was in and out of the original show (I know that Dolores Gray sang it at one point), but it was definitely in the arrival. I also love "It Only Takes a Moment" from HELLO, DOLLY! Jerry Herman is my personal favorite!

"Not While I'm Around" because Barbra Streisand sang the fool out of it. It's also such a powerful song about devotion, protection and love.

"Sun And Moon" from Miss Saigon. The message of this song for me is that love conquers all. No matter who you are, where you are or what you believe, "Sun and Moon" shows us that love is the thing that binds us all together in the end. And what could be more romantic than that!

"Maria" from WEST SIDE STORY! Oh, it kills me!

There are soooo many beautiful romantic Broadway songs that I don't know where to begin! It's a toss up between "I Enjoy Being a Girl," "The Cowman and the Farmer Should be Friends," and "Blow Gabriel Blow." I'm kidding, I'd have to go with "I Got Lost in His Arms". Happy Valentine's Day to all young and old lovers whoever you are.

Easy! "Some Enchanted Evening." Because when it's done by the right person with the right voice it transports all of us to that moment when we first spotted someone we found perfect -whether it was in a crowded restaurant or subway. R&H hit emotional heights with this one.

Oh so many wonderful songs. "Embraceable You," "I Got Lost in His Arms" (Annie Get Your Gun), "My Romance," but the favorite would have to be Irving Berlins "Always." It was sung at Thom and my wedding reception.

"Till There Was You" from THE MUSIC MAN is my favorite Broadway love song because it reminds me of when my partner Phil Ford and I were discovered by Jack Paar. I was able to sing it to the world on THE TONIGHT SHOW while reaching for Phil's hand, which brought tears to Jack's eyes, as well as mine. Recording it in 1958 was the icing on the cake!

Hands down my favorite Broadway love song is “Till There was You” from The Music Man by the great Meredith Willson. To me it is the ultimate musical celebration of the sense of wonder and discovery you feel in the world once your own true love has entered and captured your heart and mind.

"And This is My Beloved" from KISMET because I had such a crush on Alfred Drake.

"Some Enchanted Evening". It speaks to the irrationality of love, how fleeting it can be, and how you have to dive in, eyes wide shut and trust you heart. Love doesn?t always make sense. If you let your mind take over you can talk yourself out of anything. Happy Valentines Day!

"So in Love" from KISS ME, KATE. It breaks my heart and wrenches my stomach every time I hear the words "So taunt me, and hurt me, deceive me, desert me. I'm yours till I die." You may say it's masochistic, but I say it's desperate, undying love (Je t'aime toujours, Aaron)!

"Bill" with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and Music by Jerome Kern from SHOWBOAT. This song beautifully demonstrates how love can be inexplicable - beyond words, beyond rationale. Sure, the singer can't list one good reason (looks, skills, smarts) why she loves Bill; yes, it may be unfounded on paper, but that's what makes this particular love all the more selfless and generous. When you fall for someone, it's not because they are perfect, you almost start to love them for (or BECAUSE of) their imperfections. It's just inexplicable devotion. How romantic is that?! "All The Things You Are" also by Hammerstein and Kern from VERY WARM FOR MAY. This song's long, lyrical melody line is quite possibly the most beautiful thing ever. AS for the well-constructed lyrics, the first half of the verse sets up the singer's questions and problems about searching for love, and the next part quells those worries - this time with a more grounded melody. But the real romance begins with the refrain - all those perfect 4ths really ground those flowery Hammerstein metaphors. Notice how he doesn't use similes!: "You ARE the promised kiss of springtime... You ARE the breathless hush of evening" (not "you are LIKE") - it's so definite! And then we learn that the singer doesn't quite have the love of the other person yet... "Someday my happy arms will hold you..." which brings longing into the picture, making the song more active and hopeful. Yummy. "How Could I Ever Know?" with Lyrics by Marsha Norman and Music by Lucy Simon from The Secret Garden. The sentiment of pure ache pouring out of this song makes me weak in the knees. There is such regret and longing at the sense of unfairness in the world that has separated these two lovers you just want to cry. The fact that they're apart makes their love that much stronger. The sorrow; the plea of forgiveness (as if it was anyone's fault...), the soaring melody line - to me, that is romantic.

"Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" from PAL JOEY

After thinking about it, I have to select Rodgers & Hammerstein's "If I Loved You". Perhaps because it lets you hedge your bets!

It's difficult to choose from so many great selections...however, hands down, I would have to say 'The Next Ten Minutes' from THE LAST 5 YEARS. There's something about JRB's (or J Bob, as I call him) music that moves me.

"Loving You" from Passion

"My Funny Valentine". I absolutely love it because it was my dad's signature song in his act. I lost him in 2022 and I will always think of him when I hear it.

"Sun and Moon" from Miss Saigon

We actually have a new favorite Broadway Love Song. “Mr and Mrs Smith” from SMASH by Shaiman/Wittman. Does that count as a Broadway Love song? At our wedding just this Nov 3rd, Sara surprised me by having Marc Shaiman send the chart to the string trio that was playing at the ceremony. They started playing it when she appeared at the top of the beach and began down the aisle, escorted by Scott Wittman. And I got to marry MY ANGEL!

My current favorite is “People” which may not seem like a love song at first glance, but in the context of the show it is a uniquely profound first-date conversation. With lyrics like “with one person, one very special person - a feeling deep in your soul says you were half, now you’re whole” it is a romantic admission of our shared loneliness. To me, this is a powerful, aching love song - made that much more relatable living through the era of Covid isolation.

My absolute favorite Broadway love song is Lida Rose from The Music Man. It’s my favorite for two reasons: firstly, The Music Man Original Broadway Cast recording is what I used to listen to in the car with my family on road trips growing up. And secondly, Lida Rose is my valentine’s favorite song as well, so it reminds me of her

"People Will Say We're in Love" from Oklahoma!

"Sun and Moon" from Miss Saigon. It has very special place in my heart because I did Miss Saigon and I've been listening to that song since I was eight years old. It's beautiful and that'll forever be my favorite Broadway love song.

"My Friends" from SWEENEY TODD.

The most recent love song I heard was from The Notebook, Ingrid Michaelson singing “If This Is Love.” I haven’t seen the musical but I loved her singing that song. I’m more of a break-up song lover, but this one hit me at the right moment.

My favorite song is by Andres Calamaro and its called "Algo Contigo" (something with you)...a girl dedicated it to me once....AMAZING!

“The Light in the Piazza” from The Light in the Piazza. The music and orchestrations are insanely romantic and beautiful, and Clara explaining that love is everywhere and rushing through her and all around her is exactly how being in love feels to me!!

“Fifty Percent” from Ballroom. It talks of loving someone outside the parameters of a normal relationship. Of loving for the joy of the moment without expectation.

It just came to me...."My Romance." For me, it is the most romantic Broadway song and NOT just because it has "romance" in the title. I like the furtiveness of "no hideaway" and of course who can resist "soft guitars?" "My romance doesn't need a thing... but you."