Feels appropriate doesn't it? Micah Mooney returns to discuss a song that was added to the show for the first London production, and has stayed ever since. Is it essential or extraneous? Micah's website: https://micahmooney.com/ 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:...

What do we think the other national anthem actually sounds like? Charlotte LeMay returns to offer opinions on why Samuel Byck should be the main character of this song, and the disillusionment of the American Dream. 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:...

This week we don't talk about a song, but rather a scene. Reid Orphan joins the podcast to discuss how Samuel Byck has been depicted and how it can be destructive to those with mental health challenges if not pursued with proper intentions. Follow Reid on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orphan_designs 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...

Join us on our cakewalk up the gallows. Shannon Migliore joins the podcast to explain what the real Charles Guiteau was like and how Sondheim uses his actual words in this song. Follow Shannon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_pretty_sleeper 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:...

Two people, who never met in real life, join together to sing a 1970s love ballad. Chris Brown returns to discuss how this song plays differently if you don't know the context, and how it's odd to talk about two "characters" that are still alive. Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/not_chrisbrown/ 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...

You're telling me that "work your way to the head of the line" was a metaphor! Alex Asp returns to discuss the next "successful" assassin, President McKinley, and the beef. Follow Alex on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alexasp44/ Look at the Sondheim Database project here: https://www.sondheimdatabase.com/ 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...

Joel DeCandio returns to the podcast to discuss the themes of Sondheim and his latest show that you can see live at the Green Room 42. Joel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeldecandio/ Get tickets to Sondheim at the Piano here: https://thegreenroom42.venuetix.com/show/details/3CcqYxyaVPw0tG6Bkfeg/1728255600000?event_id=dxmYNyHjNUyyrXy90Idb Send feedback to [email protected] Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels. Patreon:...

After seeing a couple of historical events we get a song about the idea of a gun. David Kincannon joins for the first time to discuss how this song works theatrically and why it's an important song for Czolgosz. You can follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwkii 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:...

It seems like Roosevelt was saved by a lot of people. Who is correct? Steve Bell returns to discuss the real history of this event, John Philip Sousa, and (potentially) one of Sondheim's greatest rhymes. You can email Steve here: [email protected] 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:...

The assassin pioneer is the first person investigated in the show. Eric Matthew Richardson returns to discuss John Wilkes Booth, how he changed America, how Sondheim adapts his story, and whether we should believe anything he sings about. Eric's website: http://www.ericmatthewrichardson.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheEMRMusic We are using three productions to frame our discussion of Assassins. The original off-Broadway cast starring Victor Garber, Jonathan Hadary, and Terrence Mann...

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:...

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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 [email protected] Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media...

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.comChristine's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AcrossTheArch Christine's podcast, Bottomless Broadway: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bottomless-broadway/id1457465060Its Twitter: https://twitter.com/bottomlessbwayAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bottomlessbway/ We are using two productions to frame our...

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:...

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 [email protected] Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media...

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...

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...

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...

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Let's talk about the recent release of Here We Are on streaming! Send feedback to [email protected] Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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/MusicCrichtonOr on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crichtonmusic/ We are using four productions to frame our discussion...

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...

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/benmmaloneOr 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...