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Putting It Together

Kyle Marshall

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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S23 · E18
Tuesday · 1 hr 9 min
You – Bounce & Road Show (with Eric Matthew Richardson)
A song that's made for us, and them, and you! Eric Matthew Richardson returns to discuss a song that shows up in both productions, is moderately different, and therefore frames the characters in a slightly different light. Eric's website: http://www.ericmatthewrichardson.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheEMRMusic 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E17
November 2 · 43 min
Talent – Bounce & Road Show (with Eric Henwood-Greer)
Maybe the talent was meeting the talent along the way? Eric Henwood-Greer returns to discuss the character of Hollis and he and Addison are a great match. 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E16
October 27 · 40 min
Isn't He Something! – Bounce & Road Show (with Steve Bell)
Mama gets her chance to sing from her death bed. Steve Bell returns to discuss how this song is placed in both shows and how cutting it is to Addison. You can email Steve here: steve@slbway.com 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E15
October 13 · 1 hr 8 min
That Was a Year – Road Show (with Christine Chen)
Who doesn't want to spend a year with Willie Mizner? Christine Chen returns to explore this sequence in Road Show, how it compares to a similar song in Bounce, and tries to understand why people are so enamoured with this guy. 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/ 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E14
October 5 · 48 min
I Love This Town – Bounce (with Alex Asp)
A counterpoint to Addison's Trip. Alex Asp returns to discuss how this informs Wilson's character, the importance of Nellie, and the important of bon vivants. 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@gmail.com Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E13
September 28 · 1 hr 13 min
The Best Thing That Has Ever Happened – Bounce & Road Show (with Matt Koplik)
It started off as a song between Wilson and his girlfriend, but ended up being a song between Addison and his boyfriend. Matt Koplik returns to discuss the differences in how this song is presented in Bounce and Road Show, and whether this is the last great Sondheim composition. You can listen to Broadway Breakdown any where you get podcast. Quick links to Spotify and Apple Podcasts. And you can follow Matt on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mattkoplik/ 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E12
September 20 · 1 hr 1 min
Addison's Trip – Bounce & Road Show (with Jim Cullen)
What's a guy to do when even his own parents like his brother more? Head out on the road! Jim Cullen returns to discuss how the song Addison's Trip survived every version of the show and changed along the way. Find Jim on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcullen18/ Or email him at: jcullen1118@gmail.com 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E11
September 14 · 42 min
Next to You – Bounce (with Shannon Dohar)
Does this song even need to be in the show? Shannon Dohar returns to try and answer that question and unpack other bizarre decisions in Bounce. 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: https://www.instagram.com/somuchstufftosing/ 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E10
September 7 · 32 min
Matthew Gardiner on Merrily and Follies at Signature Theatre
Matthew Gardiner is the Artistic Director at Signature Theatre. He joins Kyle to discuss their production of Merrily We Roll Along, which is currently playing. He also gives a sneak peak at Follies which will play later in 2027. Signature Theatre website: https://www.sigtheatre.org Merrily We Roll Along is running until November 1: https://www.sigtheatre.org/shows-and-events/all-events/2026-2027/merrily-we-roll-along/performances You can also follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sigtheatre/ Matthew's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattcgardiner/ 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E9
August 30 · 58 min
The Game – Bounce & Road Show (with Shannon Migliore)
The character motivation for Wilson is all laid out in the song "The Game." Shannon Migliore returns to discuss the slight differences between how it appears in Bounce, versus how it shows up in Road Show. Neither really understands poker. Follow Shannon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_pretty_sleeper 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E8
August 23 · 37 min
Brotherly Love – Road Show (with Evan Lopes)
The last song written for the show(s) is a sweet tune about two brothers. Does it add anything? Evan Lopes joins Kyle to figure that out. Learn more about SPARC Theater by clicking here. 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E7
August 17 · 46 min
Kennedy Caughell "Just the Beginning" – Sondheim Adjacent
Kennedy Caughell joins Kyle to discuss her debut album, Just the Beginning, which highlights a variety of stellar musicals in which she has appeared, including Wicked, 9 to 5, and Waitress. Also on the album is a cover of "Being Alive." To pre-order the album you can click here. Follow Kennedy on Instagram by clicking here. Check tour dates for Hell's Kitchen by clicking here. 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E6
August 9 · 47 min
What's Your Rush – Bounce (with Dimitris Dimopoulos)
If I had a nickel for every time a character in a Sondheim show, named Nellie, asked the question "what's your rush?" I'd have ten cents. That's kinda weird isn't it? Dimitris Dimopoulos returns to discuss what is, perhaps, the least remembered song from the show(s). Follow Dimitris on Instagram. Karagiozis as Rigoletto on Greek National Opera TV. 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E5
August 2 · 44 min
Gold! – Bounce & Road Show (with Will C. White)
Gold! The Mizner brothers are headed for Alaska to find their fortune. Will C. White returns to discuss this song's history throughout the iterations of the show and some of the tricky wordplay within. Check out Will's website. 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E4
July 27 · 46 min
It's In Your Hands Now – Road Show (with Charlotte LeMay)
Papa's message to his sons becomes far less comedic in Road Show. And if the melody sounds familiar that's because you may have heard it in a cut song from Assassins! Charlotte LeMay returns to discuss the purpose for this song in the show and whether the message actually lands. You can contact Charlotte here: charlottelemay1@icloud.com 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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E3
July 19 · 51 min
Opportunity – Bounce (with Erik Stadnik)
Sometimes you just need to sing about the American Dream. Erik Stadnik returns to discuss the purpose of this song to Bounce and whether it's even needed. Erik's podcast So Much Stuff to Sing: https://somuchstufftosing.libsyn.com Erik's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sjcaustenite.bsky.social Erik's Prague Blog: http://erikspragueblog.blogspot.com 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E2
July 12 · 52 min
Waste – Road Show (with Mike Meaney)
Mike Meaney returns to the podcast to discuss whether the opening number to Bounce/Road Show was ever figured out, or whether it was just a waste. Follow Mike on Instagram. 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S23 · E1
July 4 · 37 min
Bounce (with Richard Kind)
Richard Kind learned to do what counts, by knowing when to pounce, and dishes about Bounce. 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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S22 · E4
April 5 · 36 min
If the Stars Were Mine with Claybourne Elder
Claybourne Elder joins the podcast to discuss his latest album If the Stars Were Mine. Plus, he reveals where he feels the spirit of Sondheim to this day. Center Stage Records is behind the release of If the Stars Were Mine, the debut album from Claybourne Elder who is best known for starring in HBO’s The Gilded Age and Broadway’s Company. Bryan Perri and Rodney Bush serve as music directors, and also provide arrangements and orchestrations. If the Stars Were Mine is produced by Claybourne Elder and Andrew House, and co-produced by Bryan Perri. Purchase or download the album by clicking here. Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
S22 · E3
March 22 · 31 min
Anyone Can Whistle: A Sondheim Journey with Laurent Ziliani
In honour of Sondheim's birthday this is a conversation with Laurent Ziliani about his new album Anyone Can Whistle: A Sondheim Journey which is a deeply personal album reimagining the music of Stephen Sondheim through jazz, big band, and intimate vocal arrangements. Available now on all platforms! Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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