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Putting It Together

Kyle Marshall
Stephen Sondheim
Into the Woods
Cinderella
Fairy Tales
Sunday In the Park With George
Sweeney Todd
Broadway
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Agony
Musical Composition
Theater
The Baker's Wife
Marriage
Chrysanthemum Tea
Finishing the Hat
Opening Doors
Joanna
Pretty Women
God That's Good
Move On

This is a podcast about Stephen Sondheim's entire body of work show by show and song by song. Each week Kyle Marshall invites an expert to discuss a Sondheim song in-depth. Together they discover the humour, how the songs inform character, and any hidden meanings. Most importantly they try to understand the man behind the music, the Shakespeare of our time, as best they can.

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This song is probably the only time in Gypsy where June gets to have a showstopper of a performance. Christine Chen returns to give her thoughts on why this shouldn't be considered a throwaway song.

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Between a matinee and evening performance, musical director Andy Einhorn talked with Kyle about his relationship with Audra McDonald, revivals, and the decisions that were made in crafting the latest cast recording of Gypsy.

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Peter Foley was an accomplished composer/lyricist and mentee of Stephen Sondheim. The New Yorker praised Foley for his “gift for sinuous, haunting melody and surprising musical shapes.” Kate Chisholm, Executive Director of the Peter Foley Music Proje... more

Death, love, and letters. What more could you want in a finale? Matt Koplik returns to discuss Fosca and Giorgio's journey through the musical and how this piece wraps up.

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Recent Guests

Andy Einhorn
Musical director and orchestrator for the latest version of Gypsy
Episode: Gypsy: 2024 Broadway Cast Recording with Music Director Andy Einhorn
Kate Chisholm
Executive Director of the Peter Foley Music Project
Episode: Out of Myself – Songs of Peter Foley (with Kate Chisholm)
Matt Koplik
Host of Broadway Breakdown
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Episode: Finale – Passion (with Matt Koplik)
Dimitris Dimopoulos
Musical theater expert from Greece, involved in translation and directing.
Episode: Loving You – Passion (with Dimitris Dimopoulos)
Mike Meaney
An assistant director and passionate theater enthusiast
Episode: No One Has Ever Loved Me – Passion (with Mike Meaney)
Charlotte LeMay
Episode: Farewell Letter – Passion (with Charlotte LeMay)
Gustavo Brunetti
Expert in translation studies and musical theater
Episode: Sondheim in Portuguese with Gustavo Brunetti – Sondheim Adjacent
Shannon Migliore
A returning guest with a background in musical theater and deep understanding of Sondheim's work
Episode: Soldier's Gossip 1 / Flashback – Passion (with Shannon Migliore)
Jim Cullen
Sondheim enthusiast and previous guest on the podcast
Episode: I Wish I Could Forget You – Passion (with Jim Cullen)

Host

Kyle Marshall
Self-described Sondheim expert and passionate advocate for musical theater, focusing on in-depth analysis of Sondheim's body of work, aiming to understand the thematic complexities and character insights within his songs.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 347 ratings
  • WOO HOOOOOO!

    I love this podcast. Ad free!! Specific!! Accessible!! And best of all, most of it is straight up conversation, not annoying filler, and has so much great info. 6 star podcast. Yay!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MAGGIEfoo
    United States4 months ago
  • God is in the details…

    …and this podcast does not miss a single one of them. I am so glad I’ve discovered Kyle when he was a guest on Broadway Breakdown with Matt Koplik. Kyle’s podcast is so detailed and meticulous—every lyric, every word of Sondheim scores are explored and examined with an array of terrific guests. Bravo! Sidebar: The timbre of Kyle’s voice is engaging, a joy to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pete from Princeton
    United States2 years ago
  • Required Listening

    This is the podcast I’ve been looking for my whole life (or at least as long as podcasts have existed). Even as a Sondheim mega-fan, I come away from each episode with new info or a new perspective on the brilliance of his lyrics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beth (not March)
    United States2 years ago
  • Discovering this podcast has made me so happy!!! Sond-heads unite!

    I plan to go through this show chronologically, even though I just discovered it in April 2023. I’ve got a lot of catching up to do! A must for any Sondheim fans. Kyle is a fantastic host, passionate about his subject, each episode so entertaining and informative. He brings in a different guest every episode to analyze a specific song from Sondheim’s oeuvre. This is the first podcast which has moved me to support it on Patreon, and I listen to A LOT of podcasts that I love, so that says somethin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Teacher-Librarian
    Canada2 years ago
  • Incredible

    Nothing has satisfied my need to obsess over Sondheim like this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Myriad nice!
    Canada2 years ago

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Some critiques focus on occasional inaccuracies or a desire for more diverse guest backgrounds in terms of professions.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and detail provided in each episode, often expressing gratitude for the insightful discussions.
The conversational format is highlighted as engaging and enjoyable, with many noting the host's passion for the subject matter.
Audience members mention the value of having a dedicated space for discussions around Sondheim's complex works, emphasizing its uniqueness among podcasts.

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Loving You – Passion (with Dimitris Dimopoulos)
Q: When was the first time that you were called knowing who he was?
I didn't know who Stephen Sondheim was until I listened to the Dick Tracy songs and then I realized the lyrics were very good compared to the other songs on that album.
Loving You – Passion (with Dimitris Dimopoulos)
Q: What is it that you're the most passionate about right now?
I am the most passionate about raising my young son. I have a two year old boy during this time of recording. I'm in my children and art era right now.
Loving You – Passion (with Dimitris Dimopoulos)
Q: Just generally speaking, how did you fall into musical theater as an art form?
I come from Greece. I live in Greece, in Athens. One of my first memories watching films actually as a child is on Saturdays, the public broadcaster would just play random movies. The ones that really stuck to me were the musicals, because there was so much movement and so much music.
No One Has Ever Loved Me – Passion (with Mike Meaney)
Q: What song are we here to discuss today?
They are here to discuss 'No One Has Ever Loved Me' from Passion.
No One Has Ever Loved Me – Passion (with Mike Meaney)
Q: Have you directed any Sondheim shows?
Mike Meaney was the assistant director on a concert production of The Frogs at Lincoln Center.

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What is Putting It Together about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This engaging podcast offers an in-depth exploration of Stephen Sondheim's extensive body of work, tackling each song and show with meticulous attention to detail. Hosted by a passionate expert, episodes feature diverse guests who share their insights, experiences, and personal connections to Sondheim's music, providing listeners with a nuanced understanding of the themes and intricacies within his songs. Notably, the discussions highlight the humor, character development, and emotional layers present in Sondheim's oeuvre, allowing fans and newcomers alike to appreciate the genius behind his work. This podcast stands out for its dedicated format, engaging conversations, and the genuine enthusiasm of its host and guests, making it a must-lis... more

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1. Andy Einhorn
2. Kate Chisholm
3. Matt Koplik
4. Dimitris Dimopoulos
5. Mike Meaney
6. Charlotte LeMay
7. Gustavo Brunetti
8. Shannon Migliore

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