Putting It Together
Episodes
Sorry-Grateful – Company (with Lauren Shippen)
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can you feel sorry and grateful at the same time? I'm sure the Germans have a word for it. Lauren Shippen joins Kyle to discuss this odd feeling a...
The 10 Best Sondheim Songs Pre-1970
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The definitive list of the best songs Stephen Sondheim wrote before 1970. Or, at least, the definitive list until I change my mind. DON'T LOOK IF YOU ...
Tara Young – An Interview
25 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Young was born and raised in Alberta. She dreamed of working in the theatre and by 20 had already had the fortune of dancing on stage with Liza M...
The Little Things You Do Together – Company (with Juan Quibrera)
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode Kyle invites on Juan Quibrera to share and swear together. This is the first song to feature the character Joanne. Her observations he...
Company overture – Company (with Eric Matthew Richardson)
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Company was the "coming out" of Stephen Sondheim as a composer to be reckoned with. In this episode Eric Matthew Richardson returns to talk about the ...
Season 6 Trailer – Company
07 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Phone rings, door chimes, etc. This coming Wednesday (December 11) the new season about Company will debut! Here's a sneak peak of what to expect. ...
When / Take Me To The World – Evening Primrose (with Erik Stadnik)
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible for Charles and Ella to escape the department store and make a life with each other in this mixed up world we live in? Kyle invites on ...
If You Can Find Me I'm Here / I Remember – Evening Primrose (with Erik Stadnik)
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Evening Primrose was an episode of Stage 67. It was a collaboration between Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman years before Follies debuted. From it c...
Waltzing With a T – Do I Hear a Waltz? Part 3
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So much talent and yet what was produced seems so bland. In this final episode of the Do I Hear a Waltz? mini-season, we go through a quick history of...
The Play, The Movie, and the Musical – Do I Hear a Waltz? Part 2
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do I Hear a Waltz? was actually the third time that Arthur Laurents adapted his original story. It started as a play, became a movie, and then was mus...
Richard Rodgers – Do I Hear a Waltz? Part 1
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A short history of Richard Rodgers with speculation about what he and Sondheim were feeling before they started their only collaboration. Part 1 of th...
Season 5 Trailer – Do I Hear a Waltz?
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The new season of Putting It Together debuts on October 30th! This will be different from previous seasons, as we take a look at Do I Hear a Waltz in ...
With So Little To Be Sure Of – Anyone Can Whistle (with Karen and Elizabeth Unland of That's a Thing?!)
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's a weird way to end a show, but then again with Anyone Can Whistle everything has been a bit odd. Karen Unland and her daughter Elizabeth (from th...
The Cookie Chase / There's Always a Woman – Anyone Can Whistle (with Tim Kov & Anna Hulkower of My Little Tonys)
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An extended ballet sequence that leads directly into a song that was eventually cut. Tim Kov and Anna Hulkower, from My Little Tonys, join the discuss...
See What It Gets You – Anyone Can Whistle (with Riley Galarneau)
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fay has been holding out for a hero the entire show, but now she realizes it needs to be her that's the hero. Local actor Riley Galarneau joins Kyle t...
I've Got You To Lean On – Anyone Can Whistle
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you got to to lean on yourself. Kyle talks with himself about a song where people say they can rely on each other. But could they be just as...
Everybody Says Don't – Anyone Can Whistle (with William C. White)
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody Says Don't may seem like another song that fits into the theme of "be yourself no matter what the world says." But guest William C. White di...
There's a Parade in Town – Anyone Can Whistle (with Jonathan Chisolm)
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's a Parade in Town is a song that was written because Angela Lansbury demanded it. Sometimes it can be hard to think about Angela Lansbury as a ...
50th Episode Spectacular!
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listeners called and wrote in questions for Kyle to answer about Broadway, Sondheim, and the podcast itself. This is a special episode that celebrate ...
Anyone Can Whistle (song) – Anyone Can Whistle (with Darby Turnbull)
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is whistling easy, or is it hard? Darby Turnbull returns to the podcast to discuss the song Anyone Can Whistle. In the conversation truths are reveale...
Come Play Wiz Me – Anyone Can Whistle (with Eric Matthew Richardson)
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle's ability to do a French accent isn't very good. But this song, Come Play Wiz Me, is a fascinating example of pastiche. It's a musical style in w...
Simple – Anyone Can Whistle (with David Heineman)
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Simple is a long song. And, as it turns out, not so simple. This was the first time where Sondheim combined music, speaking, multiple characters, and ...
Justin Guarini Interview (host of Audition Secrets) *BONUS EPISODE*
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Guarini has acted and sang all over the world. One of his most cherished performances was as Bobby in Stephen Sondheim's Company, at the Bucks ...
There Won't Be Trumpets – Anyone Can Whistle (with Suzanna Krivulskaya)
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There Won't Be Trumpets was cut from the show but still made it onto the cast album. It grew in popularity from there and now appears anytime Anyone C...
Miracle Song – Anyone Can Whistle (with Christine Chen)
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Miracle Song can be looked at as a satirical takedown of religion. There are certainly gospel elements to the music and blatant Christian imagery. Chr...
Me And My Town – Anyone Can Whistle (with Madeline Botteri and Joel DeCandio of The Sondheim Project)
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The failure of Anyone Can Whistle is legendary. It closed after 9 performances. Madeline Botteri and Joel DeCandio, of The Sondheim Project, join Kyle...
Season 4 Trailer – Anyone Can Whistle
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The trailer for the upcoming season on the troubled Broadway show Anyone Can Whistle. You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finish...
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) – Film Review (with Janet and Lucia of Repodcasting)
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle invites on Janet and Lucia of Repodcasting to discuss the film version of Forum, and figure out who would star in it if it were remade today. You...
Funeral Sequence / Finale – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with Federico Tedeschi)
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Federico Tedeschi returns to wrap up our season on A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. We discuss the weirdness of the Funeral Sequence, t...
That'll Show Him – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with Paul Matwychuk)
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Philia's only solo song is one that shows how clueless she is about her whole situation. It might be a song that Sondheim fans disregard, but there ar...
That Dirty Old Man – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with Zina Lee)
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The character of Domina is usually considered a shrewish old woman who wrecks the fun for all the other characters. But perhaps there is more to her t...
Bring Me My Bride – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with Christine Chen)
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Miles Gloriosus is a brutish man who would be called "problematic" in our modern times. However, is there more to him than meets the eye? Christine Ch...
I'm Calm / Impossible – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with Elizabeth Keep)
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are no gibbering fools on this week's podcast. At least no more than usual. Elizabeth Keep joins the show for the first time to discuss the two ...
Everybody Ought to Have a Maid – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with Matt Sampson)
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is Forum sexist or does it just feature sexist characters? Matt Sampson return to try and answer that questions, while also playing his piano to show ...
Pretty Little Picture – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with William C. White)
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pretty Little Picture is certainly a witty song, but is it funny? William C. White returns to offer his opinions on a song that Sondheim considers one...
Lovely – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with Gus Gowland)
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The song Lovely appears twice in the show. The first is between two lovers, and the second is between two liars. Gus Gowland, UK-based musical theatre...
Free – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with Erik Stadnik)
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is freedom the necessary essence of democracy? Maybe or maybe not. Erik Stadnik returns to discuss how Pseudolus not only desires freedom but also des...
Love, I Hear – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with Karen Unland)
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Love is a theme in many songs. For Hero this might just be the first time. Karen Unland returns to discuss young love and whether Sondheim is able to ...
Overture / Comedy Tonight – A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (with Federico Tedeschi)
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Federico Tedeschi returns to the podcast to discuss Plautus, Roman drama, and a little farce. The new season is here! A Funny Thing Happened on the Wa...
Gypsy (1962) – Film Review (with Matt Mort)
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I force Matt Mort to watch the 1962 film Gypsy to wrap up our conversation of the musical this season. We spend a few minutes talking about the movie ...
Rose's Turn – Gypsy (with Layan Elwazani)
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The moment we've all been waiting for. Mama Rose comes to the realization that she's been forcing her children onto the stage not for their benefit bu...
You Gotta Get a Gimmick – Gypsy (with Erik Stadnik)
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you just need to shake it 'til you break it. Erik Stadnik returns to discuss burlesque dancers needing a gimmick. This song is all about the...
"Original Cast Album: Co-Op" from Documentary Now! *BONUS EPISODE* (with Eric Matthew Richardson)
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John Mulaney and Seth Meyers co-wrote an episode of the IFC show Documentary Now! In it they parody the classic documentary about the musical Company....
Together Wherever We Go – Gypsy (with Matt Sampson)
27 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Who knew a seemingly simple song could have so many different recordings? Matt Sampson calls in from Durham, North Carolina to offer his insight on a ...
Everything's Coming Up Roses – Gypsy (with Eric Matthew Richardson)
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Matthew Richardson is a composer who lives in Chicago. He may or may not have some radical things to say about Everything's Coming Up Roses, the ...
All I Need Is the Girl – Gypsy (with Adam Kostanuick)
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Kostanuick returns to discuss why Tulsa's song in Gypsy may or may not be needed. Plus we delve deep into what Harris tweed is and why Kyle shoul...
If Momma Was Married – Gypsy (with Darby Turnbull)
06 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Darby Turnbull calls in from Melbourne to discuss his life as an actor and creator, plus offers insight into If Momma Was Married. What some may disre...
You'll Never Get Away From Me – Gypsy (with Federico Tedeschi)
30 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Federico Tedeschi is an Italian student who has a deep love for Stephen Sondheim. After researching who made the music for Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd h...
Mr. Goldstone / Little Lamb – Gypsy (with Isaac Bernier-Doyle)
23 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac Bernier-Doyle returns to the show to explore two (somewhat?) contentious songs. Kyle certainly discovers that he likes a certain song less and a...
Trunk Songs and Cut Songs (Baby June and Her Newsboys, Dainty June and Her Farmboys, Broadway, Nice She Ain't, Smile Girls) – Gypsy
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An episode where it's just Kyle! We explore many of the different "trunk songs" and a couple of the cut songs from Gypsy. This is an evolution from th...
Small World – Gypsy (with Nathaniel Claridad)
09 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nathaniel Claridad brings his experience as an actor, a director, and a (reluctant) producer to discuss Small World. This is a song in stark contrast ...
Some People – Gypsy (with Karen Unland)
02 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Some People is a song sung by a desperate woman. Or, perhaps, it could be looked at as an ode to the entrepreneur. At any rate Karen Unland returns to...
Overture / May We Entertain You – Gypsy (with William C. White)
26 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here she is girls! Here she is boys! Here's the season all about Gypsy on Putting It Together. On this first episode of the new season Kyle invites on...
West Side Story (1961) – Film Review (with Shane Lawrence)
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After an entire season talking about the lyrics of West Side Story, we now turn our attention to the film version. I invited on Shane Lawrence to disc...
Finale – West Side Story (with Joe Slabe)
28 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Slabe returns to the podcast to discuss the ending to West Side Story and the wider cultural impact it has had. Do you know what beat West Side St...
A Boy Like That / I Have a Love – West Side Story (with Layan Elwazani)
21 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Layan Elwazani is currently a standby for The Band's Visit, which is playing right now at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City. Layan has an e...
Gee, Officer Krupke! – West Side Story (with Ben Zuk)
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Zuk returns to the podcast to discuss a song that was supposed to end in a four letter word. Instead it has one of the best punchlines in musical ...
Somewhere – West Side Story (with Adam Kostanuick)
07 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Somewhere is another romantic song from West Side Story, but according to Adam Kostanuick it's the most mature. It's certainly a song that has inspire...
I Feel Pretty – West Side Story (with Tara Koett, Aaron Refugio, and Sydney Makarenko)
31 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I Feel Pretty may be the most well known song from West Side Story. Is it a frivolous tune meant to ease the audience into Act Two, or is it empowerin...
The Rumble – West Side Story (with Jared Ebell)
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks has come to a boiling point. They have been left with no choice but to battle each other in dance. Also wi...
Tonight Quintet – West Side Story (with Michael Vecchio)
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A quintet that's really a quartet. Regardless, Michael Vecchio from Highlevel Showdown is here to discuss a song where all the principle cast of West ...
One Hand, One Heart – West Side Story (with William White)
10 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One Hand, One Heart is when our main characters sing about their future wedding. The music to this song was written first and Sondheim felt a bit hamp...
Cool – West Side Story (with Ben Zuk)
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What's considered cool nowadays? Stephen Sondheim definitely didn't create the word cool, but he used it to great effect in West Side Story. While thi...
America – West Side Story (with Isaac Bernier-Doyle)
26 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac Bernier-Doyle dials in from London, England to discuss why the song "America" from West Side Story may be more relevant today than when it was o...
Tonight – West Side Story (with Erik Stadnik)
19 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Erik Stadnik joins the podcast to revel in the beauty of the music but also (what he thinks) is the dumbness of the lyrics in the song Tonight from We...
Maria – West Side Story (with Karen Unland)
12 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Unland is the president of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB, which promotes and supports Alberta-made podcasts and connects their aud...
The Dance at the Gym – West Side Story (with Christifer Duxbury)
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Christifer Duxbury is a local dance instructor and choreographer who lends insight as to why certain dance movements are chosen over others. Kyle and ...
Something's Coming – West Side Story (with Nick Driscoll)
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Driscoll gives an actor's perspective on how you can perform Tony's first song in West Side Story. Kyle marvels that Sondheim was invested in the...
Prologue and Jet Song – West Side Story (with Joe Slabe)
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our debut episode has local theatre director Joe Slabe discuss not only the genius of Stephen Sondheim but also the genius of his collaborators on Wes...