A beautiful song about relationships. But is this also about Charlie and Frank? Matt Steele returns to offer his opinions and tells why this is in his own audition book. You can learn more about Divos! here: https://www.divosthemovie.com You can follow Matt on Twitter : https://twitter.com/ItsMattSteele And on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/itsmattsteele/ We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Merrily We Roll Along. The Original Broadway Cast (1981) starring Jim Walton,...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 15Ep. 23
Greta Gerwig's film LADY BIRD has the main character audition for Merrily We Roll Along. Sam Herriman joins Kyle to discuss the movie, the relationship it has to Sondheim's musical, and the deeper connections to Sondheim it has. Follow Sam on Twitter : https://twitter.com/samherriman Or on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/samherriman/ We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Merrily We Roll Along. The Original Broadway Cast (1981) starring Jim Walton, Ann Morrison, and Lonn...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 15Ep. 22
"The Blob" is filled with sycophants, but also taste makers. Erik Stadnik returns to discuss the purpose of this scene within the show and whether it's justified to have Gussie play the villain. Erik's podcast So Much Stuff to Sing : https://somuchstufftosing.libsyn.com Erik's Twitter : https://twitter.com/sjcAustenite Erik's Prague Blog : http://erikspragueblog.blogspot.com Get tickets for We're Gonna Be All Right – Sex, Love & Sondheim: https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/show/details/RRla...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 15Ep. 21
Merrily We Roll Along certainly wasn't a hit in its original run. Within the show Frank and Charlie get early success and are giddy about it. Michael Price returns to discuss Jason Alexander, being excited about success, and the section of this song that's been cut from current productions. You can follow Michael on Twitter : https://twitter.com/mikepriceinla Get tickets for We're Gonna Be All Right – Sex, Love & Sondheim: https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/show/details/RRla2yoPa7AbjXptkFkF...
Dec 21, 2022•59 min•Season 15Ep. 20
Maybe the moon is cheese? Shannon Dohar returns to try and make sense of how Act 2 of Merrily We Roll Along starts. You can listen to Shannon's podcast, So Much Stuff to Sing , here: https://somuchstufftosing.libsyn.com And you can follow Shannon on Twitte r: https://twitter.com/sdohar We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Merrily We Roll Along. The Original Broadway Cast (1981) starring Jim Walton, Ann Morrison, and Lonny Price. You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://m...
Dec 14, 2022•53 min•Season 15Ep. 19
Jim Walton was the original Franklin Shepard in Merrily We Roll Along. He talks with Kyle about getting to New York, landing this iconic role, and his career since then. You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Merrily We Roll Along. The Original Broadway Cast (1981) starring Jim Walton, Ann Morrison, and Lonny Price. You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://m...
Dec 07, 2022•59 min•Season 15Ep. 18
Ann Morrison originated the role of Mary Flynn in Merrily We Roll Along . She joins Kyle to discuss how she got to audition for both Hal Prince and Stephen Sondheim, the heartbreak of closing, and how she's turned all of that into a new show. Find out more about what Ann is up to by going to her website : https://www.annmorrison.net/ You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo We are using three productions to frame our dis...
Nov 30, 2022•58 min•Season 15Ep. 17
Ted Chapin literally wrote the book on Follies! He joins Kyle to discuss the show that had such a formative impact on him, and gets into the new afterword that's been included in the latest reissue. You can purchase Everything Was Possible here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Was-Possible-Musical-Follies/dp/1493065327/ You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo We are using three productions to frame our discussion of M...
Nov 30, 2022•41 min•Season 15Ep. 16
Terry Finn played the role of Gussie in the original production of Merrily We Roll Along. She talks to Kyle about coming to New York, being cast in the show, and what she did after it closed. You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Merrily We Roll Along. The Original Broadway Cast (1981) starring Jim Walton, Ann Morrison, and Lonny Price. You can listen to it on ...
Nov 23, 2022•33 min•Season 15Ep. 15
Frank's old friends give him advice, but his new friends persuade him to choose a different path. Nathan Beary Blustein joins Kyle to discuss the end of Act One, and what exactly is happening musically in this song. You can find out more about Nathan , by going to his website : https://www.nathanbearyblustein.com/ Or follow him on TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@rhapsodyinblu You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo We ...
Nov 16, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 15Ep. 14
"Not a Day Goes By" appears twice in the show, but its meaning is vastly different. Christine Chen returns to discuss how the song also changes whether it's Frank or Beth who sings it, and why Mary should have been given more to do in this show. Christine's Blog : https://acrossthearch.wordpress.com Christine's Twitter : https://twitter.com/AcrossTheArch Christine's podcast, Bottomless Broadway : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bottomless-broadway/id1457465060 Its Twitter : https://twitter...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 15Ep. 13
Should Frank abandon his old friends like his old dreams? Maybe that's what old friends are all about. Lucas Rougeux returns to figure out if Gussie is the villain and the best way someone should grow up. You can see more of Lucas' work on his website : https://ljrart.squarespace.com You can also follow him on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/lucas.j.rougeux/ You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo We are using thr...
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 15Ep. 12
Frank, Charlie, and Mary get on the same page, at least for a while. Ashley Pribyl returns to the show to discuss whose side she's on and why her old friends are so important to her. You can purchase the essay collection Sondheim in Our Time and His here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/sondheim-in-our-time-and-his-9780197603208?cc=ca&lang=en& Follow Ashley on Twitter : https://twitter.com/pribbleprabble Or on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/pribylprabble/ You can purchase ...
Oct 26, 2022•59 min•Season 15Ep. 11
Frank and Charlie's relationship implodes. Richard Brown joins Kyle to discuss the fun rhymes, the hidden meanings, and old tuna commercials. You can follow Richard on Twitter : https://twitter.com/rfbrownwards Or Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/rfbrownwards/ Or checkout the podcast he frequently guests on, Full Cast and Crew : https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/fullcastandcrew You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by going here: https://amzn...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 15Ep. 10
Doesn't everyone want to go back to how it was? Adrianna Boris returns to discuss being drunk, using metaphors, and the effects of nostalgia. You can follow Adrianna on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mrswillshakes/ Or Twitter : https://twitter.com/mrswillshakes/ You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Merrily We Roll Along. The Original Broadway Cast (1981...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr•Season 15Ep. 9
There are seven transitions in Merrily We Roll Along and each of them is different! Colm Molloy returns to discuss how they work within the narrative of the show and why they're necessary. You can check out Colm on Twitter : https://twitter.com/colmmolloy_/ Or Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/colmmolloy_/ Or even his website here: http://colmmolloy.com You can even listen to his music on: His Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/colmmolloy His YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxq_y...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 15Ep. 8
A new production of Side by Side by Sondheim is happening at the Triad Theater in New York. Producer and performer Vanessa Paradis , director Geoffrey Doig-Marx , and performer (plus former Sondheim pen pal) Mardie Millit join Kyle to discuss how they got to be here. You can find ticket information at the Triad Theater here: https://www.instantseats.com/?fuseaction=home.artist&VenueID=526&artistid=23229 You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by goin...
Oct 03, 2022•34 min•Season 15Ep. 7
Mark Murphy accidentally started a career in theatre. Not on-stage, but the actual construction of sets. He joins Kyle to tell how he combined his love of creating things and his love of music together. You can follow Mark on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/MarkcrocMurphy You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Merrily We Roll Along. The Original Broadway Cast ...
Sep 30, 2022•45 min•Season 15Ep. 6
Who is Frank? In a song that was written to replace "Rich and Happy" we get to hear more from people Frank now surrounds himself with. Will C. White returns to offer his insights into which song works better. William's podcast The Classical Gabfest : https://cgf.buzzsprout.com William's website : http://www.willcwhite.com William's Twitter : https://twitter.com/willcwhite William's YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/willcwhite You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishi...
Sep 28, 2022•50 min•Season 15Ep. 5
Who wouldn't be singing if they were rich and happy? But maybe Franklin Shepard isn't all he's claiming to be. Chris Lewis joins Kyle to explore the original way Merrily We Roll Along introduced the party scene and whether it works better or worse than what replaced it. You can follow Chris on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/clewis1219/ You can also listen to his Sex and the City podcast, Shortcomings , by going here: https://art19.com/shows/shortcomings You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 15Ep. 4
It's a song that sets the stage for how the show is going to work. It also introduces the melody for when the musical goes back in time. Juan Carlos Guízar joins Kyle to discuss whether the original or updated version is better, and try to answer the question: how did we get to be here? Follow Juan Carlos Guízar on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/johncplz/ Or on Twitter : https://twitter.com/johncplz You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by going her...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 15Ep. 3
It's considered one of the best overtures in all of musical theatre. Eric Matthew Richardson returns to the show to discuss how the overture sets the tone for the show and the backstory of how this musical came to be. Eric's website : http://www.ericmatthewrichardson.com Twitter : https://twitter.com/TheEMRMusic You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Merrily We ...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 15Ep. 2
Steven Bell returns to deconstruct what Sondheim is doing in the score of Merrily We Roll Along. There are themes that are reused throughout, sometimes they're slowed down or sped up, and there are motifs that follow each character. You can email Steve here: steve@slbway.com You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Merrily We Roll Along. The Original Broadway Cast...
Aug 31, 2022•56 min•Season 15Ep. 1
Our next season is all about the flop known as Merrily We Roll Along. But should it actually be considered a failure? Joins us over the next few months as we dig into each song and attempt to answer that question. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Aug 31, 2022•1 min
Who isn't on the lookout for someone loyal as Harry, loving as Paul, cute as Jamie, happy as Peter, and handsome as Larry? To make sense of all of that Diep Tran joins Kyle to discuss "Someone is Waiting." Specifically how it differs in the latest Broadway production when compared to the original. You can find all of Diep Tran's work on her website : https://dieptran.com And you can also follow her on Twitter : https://twitter.com/DiepThought In this episode we mostly focus on the 2020 Broadway ...
Aug 24, 2022•51 min•Season 14Ep. 7
In Buddy's Eyes is truly an actor's song. Matt Koplik returns to discuss Follies, how to deal with morally grey characters, and the wonderful Dorothy Collins. You can listen to Broadway Breakdown here: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/broadway-breakdown-1/ And you can follow Matt on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mattkoplik/ In this episode we mostly focus on the 1971 Original Broadway cast featuring Dorothy Collins. You can listen to it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lKNCyoDF8lQ You can ...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 14Ep. 6
Let me entertain you! Well, let Luisa and Kyle entertain you by discussing "If Momma Was Married" from Gypsy. What does it tell us about these characters, and why is it so catchy? Visit Luisa Lyons 's amazing resource Filmed Live Musicals here: https://www.filmedlivemusicals.com You can follow updates on Twitter : https://twitter.com/filmedliveMT You can also follow Luisa on Twitter : https://twitter.com/luisalyons In this episode we mostly focus on the 2015 West End revival starring Imelda Stau...
Aug 10, 2022•53 min•Season 14Ep. 5
Phyllis completely eviscerates her husband. Jesse McAnally joins Kyle to discuss Follies, terrible relationships, and the fascinating rhymes from "Could I Leave You." You can hear Jesse on the podcast he co-hosts, Musicals with Cheese : https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcast/musicals-with-cheese/ Or his other podcast he co-hosts, Dear Friends Podcasts : https://dearfriendspodcast.carrd.co And you can follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesseDMcAnally In this episode we mostly focus on...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 14Ep. 4
Rob Berman has spent the last 15 years primarily looking at older musicals and how to update them for a modern audience. He joins Kyle to discuss talking with Sondheim, the new Into the Woods, and the future of revivals on Broadway. The revival of Into the Woods has been extended! Find tickets here: https://intothewoodsbway.com You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com P...
Jul 31, 2022•41 min•Season 14Ep. 3
Who better to sing a song about legacy than Elaine Stritch? Emily Clark joins Kyle in discussing Follies, Stritch, and a bunch of 1930s pop culture. You can listen to the podcast Emily co-hosts called Dear Friends Podcast : https://dearfriendspodcast.carrd.co She hosts Stealing Focus on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Divinemissem82 And you can follow her on Twitter : https://twitter.com/emilyabclark In this episode we mostly focus on the Elaine Stritch's performance of the song. You can listen...
Jul 27, 2022•57 min•Season 14Ep. 2
