Kicking off our season on Assassins guest Isaac Bartels discusses how it got made, how provocative it still remains, and how the opening song sets the exact right tone. Follow Isaac Bartels on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/_isaacbartels_/ We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Assassins. The original off-Broadway cast starring Victor Garber, Jonathan Hadary, and Terrence Mann (1990) You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/album/assassins-origina...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 20Ep. 1
This coming Wednesday we being our mini-series on the songs of Assassins. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Sep 03, 2024•1 min
An in-depth discussion on the making of the movie Dick Tracy and the impact its left. Josh Shelton joins Kyle to offer his thoughts as a filmmaker and composer. Find out more about Josh's work here: https://www.joshshelton.com/ Or follow him on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/JoshMShelton Also check out his kid's channel here: https://www.instagram.com/birdexplores/ Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media ch...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 19Ep. 7
Ain't it grand? Christine Chen returns to discuss the last song from Dick Tracy and what makes it unique within the score. 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.com/bottomlessbway And Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/bottomlessbway/ We are using two productions to frame our dis...
Jul 10, 2024•53 min•Season 19Ep. 6
If you have Mandy Patinkin in your movie it should be the law that you have him sing. Lucas Rougeux returns to discuss longing, unrequited love, and delicious ballgowns. You can see more of Lucas' work on their website : https://ljrart.squarespace.com You can also follow him on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/lucas.j.rougeux/ We are using two productions to frame our discussion of Dick Tracy. The original film (1990) starring Warren Beatty and Madonna. You can find that on YouTube: https:/...
Jul 03, 2024•50 min•Season 19Ep. 5
A recent book entitled Here For the Hearing was published which featured different articles about musical theatre. Drew Nobile wrote about Sondheim's dissonant tonality. Micah Mooney is a composer-theorist who joins Kyle to talk about that article. Micah's website : https://micahmooney.com/ Here For the Hearing : https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/62518 Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels. ...
Jun 30, 2024•47 min•Season 19Ep. 4
The song that won Sondheim his Oscar. It's used to show Dick Tracy's prowess, but is also a yearning song from Breathless herself. Witti Repartee returns to discuss Madonna and how this song cemented her legendary status. Visit Witti's website : https://www.wittirepartee.com/ And check them out on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/wittirepartee/?hl=en We are using two productions to frame our discussion of Dick Tracy. The original film (1990) starring Warren Beatty and Madonna. You can find ...
Jun 26, 2024•59 min•Season 19Ep. 3
From the radio plays the crooner hit "Live Alone and Like It." But is it possible this song is really talking about Dick Tracy himself? Or The Kid? Or even Warren Beatty! Alex Asp returns to pick apart a song that, at first glance, may appear to be slight but actually has some depth. Follow Alex on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alexasp44/ Look at the Sondheim Database project here: https://www.sondheimdatabase.com/ We are using two productions to frame our discussion of Dick Tracy. T...
Jun 19, 2024•35 min•Season 19Ep. 2
I thought diamonds were a girl's best friend? Apparently it's more! Cooper Williams joins Kyle to discuss how the theme of this song runs through the entire film of Dick Tracy. Follow Cooper on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/cooper.willliams/ We are using two productions to frame our discussion of Dick Tracy. The original film (1990) starring Warren Beatty and Madonna. You can find that on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ysu9WQgs77w?si=41B4HeJ1H0xgeVTf The Broadway production of Putting It Toge...
Jun 12, 2024•56 min•Season 19Ep. 1
This coming Wednesday we being our mini-series on the songs of Dick Tracy. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Jun 10, 2024•2 min
Let's talk about the recent release of Here We Are on streaming! Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels. Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast Twitter : https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★...
May 31, 2024•28 min•Season 18Ep. 36
The movie version of Into the Woods came out in 2014. While it did well financially, and even picked up a couple of Oscar nominations, fans of the stage musical felt cheated. Luke Crichton returns to the podcast to discuss whether that's justified. Visit Luke Crichton's website here: https://www.crichtonmusic.co.uk You can also follow him on Twitter : https://twitter.com/MusicCrichton Or on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/crichtonmusic/ We are using four productions to frame our discussion...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 18Ep. 35
There's been quite a few cast recordings of Into the Woods. Chris Brown (not that one) joins Kyle to discuss the ones that most people could listen to right now. We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Into the Woods. The Original Broadway Cast (1987) starring Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, and Chip Zien. You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://bit.ly/46hBVdX Or listen to it on Spotify: https://bit.ly/48HHfsE Or buy it on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3ZEDtMF The Broadway Revi...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 18Ep. 34
While "Children Will Listen" has been used as a standalone song since the original production premiered, it's part of the entire finale of Into the Woods. Ben Malone joins Kyle to discuss how the musical concludes. You can follow Ben on Twitter : https://twitter.com/benmmalone Or on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/benmmalone We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Into the Woods. The Original Broadway Cast (1987) starring Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, and Chip Zien. Y...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 18Ep. 33
How can a song whose message is "no one is alone" feel so lonely? Charlotte LeMay returns to dig into the complicated emotions that run through this song. You can contact Charlotte here: charlottelemay1@icloud.com We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Into the Woods. The Original Broadway Cast (1987) starring Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, and Chip Zien. You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://bit.ly/46hBVdX Or listen to it on Spotify: https://bit.ly/48HHfsE Or buy it...
Apr 03, 2024•51 min•Season 18Ep. 32
Bernadette Peters co-starred in the movie Pennies From Heaven. In this Sondheim Adjacent episode Will C. White returns to discuss if this is a successful musical and the lost art of movie choreography. William's website : http://www.willcwhite.com William's Twitter : https://twitter.com/willcwhite William's YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/willcwhite Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels. Patreon ...
Mar 31, 2024•36 min•Season 18Ep. 31
Is the Baker going to run away from his problems or stay and face them? Ryan Mardesich returns to discuss how this song contains some good fatherly advice from an unlikely source. Find out more about Ryan Mardesich on his website : https://www.ryanmardesich.com/welcome And follow him on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ryanmarrrr/ We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Into the Woods. The Original Broadway Cast (1987) starring Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, and Chip Zi...
Mar 27, 2024•48 min•Season 18Ep. 30
The Witch is very upset and expresses her raw nerves through song. Shoshana Greenberg returns to discuss how this song is a prelude to "Children Will Listen" and the interesting acting choices you can make while performing it. Listen and subscribe to the musical theater podcast Scene to Song here: https://scenetosong.podbean.com/ Visit Shoshana's website here: shoshanagreenberg.com You can follow her on Twitter at @vmarshmellow Or on Instagram at @shoshanacreates We are using four productions to...
Mar 20, 2024•56 min•Season 18Ep. 29
So whose fault is it? Matt Koplik returns to discuss how the idea of blame is explored in the two songs "Your Fault" and "Last Midnight." Plus they get into detail about what makes a good witch. 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/ Get tickets for My First Sondheim here: https://54below.org/events/my-first-sondheim/#:~:text=In%20honor%20of%20the%20late,impac...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 18Ep. 28
Wouldn't it be good if life were only moments? Well, Jim Cullen discusses with Kyle if it would be or not and how Sondheim uses lyrics and musical themes to communicate complicated ideas into an easily understood feeling. Find Jim on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcullen18/ We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Into the Woods. The Original Broadway Cast (1987) starring Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, and Chip Zien. You can listen to it on Apple Music: https:/...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr•Season 18Ep. 27
James Lapine's second film was Life With Mikey which starred Michael J. Fox. Kyle discusses how he's seen this movie poster for years and what his experience was like watching it for the first time this week. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels. Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast Twitter : https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast...
Feb 29, 2024•23 min•Season 18Ep. 26
We're back after our intermission! Act 2 of Into the Woods makes us believe that our characters are living their happily ever afters. But lyrically and musically we discover that isn't quite true. Tommy Iafrate joins Kyle to discuss audience expectations and how the book helps support the music in the second half. You can follow Tommy on Twitter : https://twitter.com/tommyiaf Or on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tommyiaf We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Into the Wo...
Feb 28, 2024•57 min•Season 18Ep. 25
There's a recurring melody throughout the score of Into the Woods which has been referred to as The Bean Theme. Steve Bell returns to go through every time it shows up and offer some suggestions as to why. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels. Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast Twitter : https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ ...
Feb 21, 2024•43 min•Season 18Ep. 24
While not his most popular project, the music of Evening Primrose seems to have grown in popularity over the last few years. Mario Mendez joins Kyle to discuss that phenomenon and a bunch of other topics. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels. Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast Twitter : https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcast Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ S...
Feb 14, 2024•46 min•Season 18Ep. 23
The two times "Sunday" appears in Sunday in the Park with George the lyrics are the same but the intention is different. James Pinneri returns to discuss that and other stuff in this intermission episode. Follow James' personal page on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/j_pinnizle/ Or his work as a singer: https://www.instagram.com/james_pinneri_baritone/ Listen to Kyle's appearance on the Broadway Breakdown podcast here: https://broadwaypodcastnetwork.com/podcasts/broadway-breakdown/the-book...
Feb 07, 2024•35 min•Season 18Ep. 22
At the end of Act 1 the characters believe they will be living happily ever after. As upbeat as this song is, does it have some foreshadowing about the darkness that's about to come? Durra Leung returns to talk about fairy tales and Act 1 endings. Check out Durra's website here: https://www.durraleung.com/ We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Into the Woods. The Original Broadway Cast (1987) starring Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, and Chip Zien. You can listen to it on Ap...
Jan 31, 2024•59 min•Season 18Ep. 21
Chip Zien is well known for his role as the Baker in Into the Woods. But he's currently getting great reviews for his performance in Harmony. Alex Asp joins Kyle to discuss the musical that's new to both of them. Follow Alex on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alexasp44/ Look at the Sondheim Database project here: https://www.sondheimdatabase.com/ Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels. Patreon ...
Jan 31, 2024•36 min•Season 18Ep. 20
Here we are stuck in the goo. Tara Hutchison returns to discuss Cinderella and how she might be the most important character from the show. We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Into the Woods. The Original Broadway Cast (1987) starring Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, and Chip Zien. You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://bit.ly/46hBVdX Or listen to it on Spotify: https://bit.ly/48HHfsE Or buy it on Amazon: https://bit.ly/3ZEDtMF The Broadway Revival (2002) starring Va...
Jan 24, 2024•48 min•Season 18Ep. 19
A translated version of Sweeney Todd has been met with excitement in Mexico. It just won their version of the Tony Award for Best Musical. Sixto Montesinos joins Kyle to talk about this production and how it's been adapted for a Mexican audience. You can follow Sixto on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sixtofmontesinosjr/ You can follow this production of Sweeney Todd here: https://www.instagram.com/sweeneytoddmex/ Their website : https://www.vatru.com.mx/sweeney-todd-mex/ Tickets : htt...
Jan 17, 2024•32 min•Season 18Ep. 18
With a shriek we're brought into a mournful song where a mother pleads with their daughter not to leave them. Lucas Rougeux returns to discuss the need to break free from your parents. princes who await you, and not knowing what's out there in the world. 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/ We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Into the Woods. The Origin...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 18Ep. 17
