Putting It Together

How can you possibly rhyme anything with elixir? Sondheim found a way! Matt Koplik returns to discuss why this song is so fun and what it tells us about the character of Toby. 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/ You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book...

Eleri Ward released an album of Sondheim covers called A Perfect Little Death. She joins Kyle for a quick chat about how she found success, her love of musical theatre, and what songs she wants to cover next. Visit Eleri's website here: https://www.eleriward.com You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo Send feedback to put...

The first time a song named Johanna happens in Sweeney Todd it's sung by Anthony. He loves Johanna, but why are there those discordant notes? Is his love of Johanna mirrored by the judge? Matthew Sampson returns to discuss the song and offer insight on why this song haunts the rest of the score. Matt's website : https://sampsonmusicstudios.com You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyri...

Anthony is back! He sees Johanna and falls in love immediately. Luke Crichton joins the podcast to discuss how this song tells us a lot about Anthony and how it complement "Green Finch and Linnet Bird." 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/...

Johanna feels like a caged bird. But is she just a character that is meant to be saved? Christine Chen returns to the show to discuss that and why Sondheim picked the birds he did for this song. 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-br...

Is Sweeney really that lonely that his only friends are a his razors? Thom Sesma returns to try and answer that question. Thom also uses his past with playing Sweeney Todd as a way to explain how he interprets the lyrics. You can go to Thom Sesma 's website: https://www.thomsesma.com Or follow him on Twitter : https://twitter.com/ThomSesmaNYC Or Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thsesma/ You c...

Stephen Sondheim plays a huge role in the film Tick, Tick... Boom! Eric Matthew Richardson returns to discuss why teachers are important and whether the movie works. Check out The LEA Project : https://leaproject.dev 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...

After Mrs Lovett reveals she makes the worst pies in London she settles down to tell Sweeney the story about his wife. But how does she know? Margaret Hall joins Kyle to discuss some Lovett theories and also the influence of Paul Gemignani on the show. You can find more information about Gemignani: Life and Lessons from Broadway and Beyond at Margaret's website : https://www.margaret-hall.com You...

Mrs. Lovett is one of the all time best theatre characters. Lucas Rougeux joins Kyle to discuss this iconic character and how the song Worst Pies in London serves to show us more about how her true motivations. 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 So...

The rebuttal to No Place Like London. Karen Unland returns to discuss Sweeney Todd's worldview and how this song has echoes throughout the show. You can follow Karen on Twitter : https://twitter.com/KarenUnland And you can listen to the podcast she does with her daughter called That's a Thing?! here: https://thatsathing.transistor.fm You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finish...

Are you an optimist or a pessimist? An Anthony or a Sweeney? Adrianna Boris joins Kyle to discuss the first song that advances the story in Sweeney Todd and how its echoes are heard throughout the show. If you want to learn more about Cincinnati Music Theatre you can go here: http://cincinnatimusictheatre.org You can follow Adrianna on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mrswillshakes/ Or Twitte...

Stephen Sondheim was good friends with Leonard Bernstein. In this Sondheim Adjacent episode William White returns to help Kyle understand exactly how Bernstein transformed the world of music in the 21st century. 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 : ht...

The Ballad of Sweeney Todd starts off the show but then it's returned to a few times throughout. Taylor Darden joins Kyle to discus how this sets the tone of the musical and why it's used so effectively. You can find out more about Taylor Darden on his website : https://www.taylordarden.com/ You can also enjoy his Sweeney Todd parody video on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4wxvj2ujJ1M...

To set the stage Kyle reads the first chapter of the original tale of Sweeney Todd, then explores the inspirations for the music that will be discussed at length this season. 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 Sweeney Todd. The Original Broadway Cast (1979) st...

Trailer for the upcoming Sweeney Todd season of Putting It Together. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The new film of West Side Story, directed by Steven Spielberg, just came out in theatres. Kyle and Jenn went to the movies and are now going to tell you what they think. You can listen to the podcast Somebody Date Jenn and Kyle here: https://www.somebodydatejennandkyle.com You can follow Jenn here: https://twitter.com/thejennsanford You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishi...

Is there a place for us? Christine Chen helps end this mini-series by discussing a song that's been used for many different purposes and covered by almost everyone. 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 Twitte...

Who doesn't want to feel pretty, witty, and gay? Christine Chen continues talking with Kyle about the legacy of West Side Story and how this song in particular was permeated the culture. 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/i...

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A triumphant song before tragedy strikes. Christine Chen joins Kyle to talk about how this song came together and how it both positively and negatively affects Act 1 of West Side Story. 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/id...

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/ You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing...

What else would you sing about when you only know their name? Christine Chen joins Kyle to kickoff a mini-series devoted to looking back at West Side Story. 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 : http...

There are so many different recordings of West Side Story. So let's talk about four of them! Zina Lee returns to discuss the musical, the recordings, and film adaptations. You can follow Zina on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/zinajlee/ You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat , by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo We are using four productions to fra...

Harold Prince collaborated with Sondheim a lot. He also directed Evita. In this, our first Sondheim Adjacent episode, Kyle talks about his history with Evita and which songs we likes the most. Thanks Patreon! Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network: Locally grown. Community supported. Here's their link again: https://...

Everyone is saving the good wine for their own funeral right? Colm Molloy returns to discuss Madame Armfeldt's dalliances with the aristocracy. 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/colmmoll...