Putting It Together

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) sta...

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...

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 : htt...

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 Tw...

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 Twi...

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 Broa...

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 Broadw...

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...

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:...

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.in...

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/...

As a bonus this month Kyle lists what he thinks are the 10 best songs Sondheim wrote from 1976 to 1985. 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 ★ Su...

We thought one was enough, but it's not true! Will White returns to discuss Joanna Gleason, Chip Zien, and the wonderful moment they share in the woods. William's website : http://www.willcwhite.com William's Twitter : https://twitter.com/willcwhite William's YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/willcwhite We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Into the Woods. The Original Broa...

Agony! Misery! Woe! All words that DON'T describe this week's guest Tyler Joseph Ellis. He joins Kyle to discuss princes, comedy songs, and (perhaps) the best punchline in the show. You can follow Tyler on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/tylerjosephellis/?hl=en Or on TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@tylerjosephellis We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Into the Woods. The...

There's a lot of interpretations on what this song means. Maybe they're all correct? Erik Stadnik returns to discuss the metaphor and the legacy of "Giants in the Sky." 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 We are using four productions to frame our discu...

Joanna Gleason plays a supporting role in the 2004 Broadway production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Jonathan Chisolm returns to discuss how she uses her comedy skills to elevate her role, and why this show works as well as it does. Jonathan's YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/user/Grune123 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jschisolm22/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/jschisolm22 Facebook : https:...

One midnight gone! Sam Herriman returns to discuss why it's so important to have "First Midnight" in the show. Kyle describes the way the song "Second Midnight" was once much longer. Follow Sam on Twitter : https://twitter.com/samherriman Or on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/samherriman/ The company mentioned at the end of the episode is Lights on Theatre : https://www.lightsontheatre.com/...

More of a conversation than a song. In this we see the different between a character who makes decisions fast and one who has a hard time making a single choice. Christine Chen returns to offer her insight into why this song is essential to the show. Christine's Blog : https://acrossthearch.wordpress.com Christine's Twitter : https://twitter.com/AcrossTheArch Christine's podcast, Bottomless Broadw...

It is good to know things, right? Shannon Dohar returns to offer her insight into Little Red's realization that she's been forced to grow up quicker than she would have liked. You can listen to Shannon's podcast, So Much Stuff to Sing , here: https://somuchstufftosing.libsyn.com And you can follow Shannon on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sdohar/ And you can also follow the podcast there: ...

Our Little World is a song written for the original London cast of Into the Woods. Matt Steele joins Kyle to talk about Rapunzel, mothers, and hair. 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 four productions to frame our discussion of...

I Guess This is Goodbye is a short song about saying goodbye to your best cow. Maybe They're Magic explicitly shows the difference in worldview between the Baker and his wife. Nathan Beary Blustein returns to dig into how these songs fit musically into the score and what they say about the characters. You can find out more about Nathan , by going to his website : https://www.nathanbearyblustein.co...

The subtext might not be that hard to pick up on. Isy returns to offer her thoughts on the metaphor of violence and sex when it comes to wolves preying on little girls. Find out more about the podcast What is Sex? here: https://whatissex.buzzsprout.com/894604 Discover more about YES! here: https://yourempoweredsexuality.org/ We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Into the Woods....

[Apologies for Kyle's audio, somehow only his audio got corrupted.] After twice seeing Sondheim's last show, Here We Are, Kyle talks to Will C. White and Colm Molloy about their thoughts. They're in the same room! Expect a huge amount of spoilers. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels. Patreon : https://w...

It might be a short song but that doesn't mean there isn't stuff to talk about. James Pinneri joins Kyle to discuss the character of Cinderella, the dramatic reason for this song, and talking with birds. 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 The A...

Alex Lacamoire is the music supervisor and co-producer of the lates Sweeney Todd cast album. It's been a dream of his for decades to get  a chance to work on Sweeney Todd. He lets Kyle know how he got to be where he is today, how a cast album comes together, and which song was the hardest to get right. You can follow Alex on Instagram :  https://www.instagram.com/alacamoire/ You can get the album...