Putting It Together

The failure of Anyone Can Whistle is legendary. It closed after 9 performances. Madeline Botteri and Joel DeCandio, of The Sondheim Project, join Kyle in discussing how the first song of the show helps (and doesn't help) set the stage for what's to come. How is a show affected when the antagonist is the one who opens the show? Plus you'll hear from Angela Lansbury and her less than happy time being in the show.

The Sondheim Project is great!
Their website: https://www.thesondheimproject.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesondheimproject
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesondheimproject/
YouTube series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSugeBvaWOMnqDV8stAZRXg

Angela Lansbury talking about Anyone Can Whistle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtBwhsHCu_s

The Murder, She Wrote theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIdB-xSNUXE

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using two productions to frame our discussion of Anyone Can Whistle.
The original Broadway cast starring Angela Lansbury and Lee Remick (1962)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YVV6Yb
Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2xOCL3i
Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2GgGivI

The concert version starring Madeline Kahn and Bernadette Peters (1995)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2JCs9v4
Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2xS3Q5I
Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SijmkI

Our sponsors this week are:
1.  The Alberta Podcast Network - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - the Network promotes and supports Alberta made podcasts, and connects their audiences with Alberta-based businesses.
Check out Calgary Culture: The Perspectives YYC podcast here: https://www.perspectivesyyc.com/podcast - Interviews with local Calgary Artists, Creatives, and incredible People who help create initiatives, pieces, and general art history.
2. Alberta Health Services - https://www.albertahealthservices.ca - It's important to know when you should go to the emergency room.

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylemarshall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemarshall/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekylemarshall/

The trailer for the upcoming season on the troubled Broadway show Anyone Can Whistle.

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using two productions to frame our discussion of Anyone Can Whistle.
The original Broadway cast starring Angela Lansbury and Lee Remick (1962)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YVV6Yb
Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2xOCL3i
Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2GgGivI

The concert version starring Madeline Kahn and Bernadette Peters (1995)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2JCs9v4
Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2xS3Q5I
Or buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SijmkI

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylemarshall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemarshall/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekylemarshall/

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 can subscribe to Repodcasting here: https://repodcasting.blubrry.net
Twitter: https://twitter.com/repodcasting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repodcasting/

Google survey about the show. PLEASE FILL THIS OUT IF YOU CAN!: https://forms.gle/xGEuqaaYjNBUGrSp6

Jeff Proops talking about Forum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BarvOffMQzE

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using three productions to frame our discussion of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
The original Broadway cast starring Zero Mostel (1962)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YY5IWG
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I374dQ
Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2D02Qzx

The movie version starring Zero Mostel (1966)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Idz8uh
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D1K7DE

The Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane (1996)
You're only able to purchase the physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KfnJwJ

Our sponsors this week are:
1.  ATB Entrepreneur Centre - https://atbentrepreneurcentre.com - Whether you're dreaming, building, or growing, the ATB Entrepreneur Centres offer a powerful set of tools to help your business and personal finances grow together.
2. SeatGIANT - https://www.seatgiant.ca - Save money on a huge amount of live performances, sports, and entertainment. You can get 5% off by using the promo code: apn

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylemarshall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemarshall/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekylemarshall/

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, the appropriate way the Finale ends, and then have the return of the game How Many Tonys Was This Show Nominated For?

Federico's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/federicotedeschi1/

Larry Gelbart talks about Forum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uejin9d5ds
And a special appearance on The Dick Cavett Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8kEVzCIAsI

Family Guy's take on The King and I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w-MZIstnuc

Nathan Lane (with the help of Bernadette Peters and Liza Minnelli) opens up the 50th Annual Tony Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Orl8Ga2w9u4

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using three productions to frame our discussion of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
The original Broadway cast starring Zero Mostel (1962)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YY5IWG
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I374dQ
Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2D02Qzx

The movie version starring Zero Mostel (1966)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Idz8uh
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D1K7DE

The Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane (1996)
You're only able to purchase the physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KfnJwJ

Our sponsors this week are:
1.  Alberta Podcast Network - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - the Network promotes and supports Alberta made podcasts, and connects their audiences with Alberta-based businesses.
Check out That's a Thing?! podcast here: https://thatsathing.transistor.fm - A sometimes belated, already outdated guide to your teens, tweens and everything under 20. Elizabeth teensplains her media to her mom, Karen.
2. Alberta Blue Cross Wellness Summit  - https://www.thewellnesssummit.ca - a day where we explore fresh perspectives and practices around wellness. This year, we’re focusing on the core elements of what it takes to create healthy workplace cultures, drive engagement and spark communication—all the things you need to make your workplace a space where everyone thrives.

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylemarshall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemarshall/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekylemarshall/

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 are a few things worthy of consideration. Paul Matwychuk also discusses with Kyle about whether there might be a way for Philia to be portrayed differently, and whether the show should ever be revived.

The podcast Trash, Art, and the Movies: http://myelbow.libsyn.com

Paul's Twitter: https://twitter.com/myelbow

One of Paul's recent film critiques: http://eighteenbridges.com/story/donald-trump-in-technicolor-washington-hollywood-movies/

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using three productions to frame our discussion of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
The original Broadway cast starring Zero Mostel (1962)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YY5IWG
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I374dQ
Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2D02Qzx

The movie version starring Zero Mostel (1966)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Idz8uh
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D1K7DE

The Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane (1996)
You're only able to purchase the physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KfnJwJ

Our sponsors this week are:
1.  Alberta Podcast Network - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - the Network promotes and supports Alberta made podcasts, and connects their audiences with Alberta-based businesses.
You can check out Press Start to Join here: https://www.ps2jshow.com -  Josh and Alan talk about video games, movies, TV, comics, Star Wars and such.
2. Alberta Blue Cross Wellness Summit  - https://www.thewellnesssummit.ca - a day where we explore fresh perspectives and practices around wellness. This year, we’re focusing on the core elements of what it takes to create healthy workplace cultures, drive engagement and spark communication—all the things you need to make your workplace a space where everyone thrives.

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylemarshall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemarshall/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekylemarshall/

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 than that two dimensional depiction. Zina Lee joins Kyle to discuss her song, the treatment of women in the show, and whether gender swapping should be encouraged in the modern theatre.

Zina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zinajlee/

Alberta Podcast Network listener survey: http://albertapodcastnetwork.com/survey

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using three productions to frame our discussion of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
The original Broadway cast starring Zero Mostel (1962)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YY5IWG
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I374dQ
Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2D02Qzx

The movie version starring Zero Mostel (1966)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Idz8uh
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D1K7DE

The Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane (1996)
You're only able to purchase the physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KfnJwJ

Our sponsors this week are:
1.  Alberta Podcast Network - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - the Network promotes and supports Alberta made podcasts, and connects their audiences with Alberta-based businesses.
You can check out Girl Tries Life here: https://www.girltrieslife.com/category/podcast/ - Victoria Smith interviews inspiring women to show there are many different ways to live an incredible life. Hear tangible ways to achieve your goals and dreams.
2. ATB's Branch for Arts and Culture  - https://atb.com/business/experts/arts-and-culture-branch/Pages/default.aspx - Connecting and strengthening Alberta’s creative community.

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylemarshall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemarshall/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekylemarshall/

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 Chen joins Kyle in discussing whether Miles is more bluster than barbarian. Also, at the end, there's a conversation about their favourite Sondheim show of all time.

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
The show's Twitter: https://twitter.com/bottomlessbway

Alberta Podcast Network listener survey: http://albertapodcastnetwork.com/survey

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using three productions to frame our discussion of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
The original Broadway cast starring Zero Mostel (1962)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YY5IWG
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I374dQ
Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2D02Qzx

The movie version starring Zero Mostel (1966)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Idz8uh
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D1K7DE

The Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane (1996)
You're only able to purchase the physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KfnJwJ

Our sponsors this week are:
1.  Alberta Podcast Network - https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com - the Network promotes and supports Alberta made podcasts, and connects their audiences with Alberta-based businesses.
You can check out Modern Manhood here: https://modernmanhood.org - A series of interviews towards understanding the many different views of masculinity. Hosted by German Villegas.
2. ATB's Deposit Yourself Here  - https://campaigns.atb.com/deposit-yourself-here-offer/ - Turn your deposits into dream experiences.

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylemarshall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemarshall/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekylemarshall/

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 songs I'm Calm and Impossible. Are they funny? Do you need to see the staging for them to work? Those and other fraughter things are to be expected this week.

Elizabeth's Twitter: https://twitter.com/lizaanne42
Her website: https://lizaanne42.wordpress.com

Professor Dave's Ark in Space: https://profdave.libsyn.com

Matthew Sampson's parody of Perfect Strangers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpMFIzds5tU

Alberta Podcast Network listener survey: http://albertapodcastnetwork.com/survey

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using three productions to frame our discussion of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
The original Broadway cast starring Zero Mostel (1962)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YY5IWG
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I374dQ
Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2D02Qzx

The movie version starring Zero Mostel (1966)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Idz8uh
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D1K7DE

The Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane (1996)
You're only able to purchase the physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KfnJwJ

Our sponsors this week are:
1.  Park Power - https://parkpower.ca - building our community through community involvement.
2. SeatGIANT - https://www.seatgiant.ca - Save money on a huge amount of live performances, sports, and entertainment. You can get 5% off by using the promo code: apn

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylemarshall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemarshall/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekylemarshall/

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 how clever Sondheim can be, even with a generic list song.

Matt's website: https://sampsonmusicstudios.com

Avenue Q performs on the Tony Awards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsCKs26g-MM

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using three productions to frame our discussion of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
The original Broadway cast starring Zero Mostel (1962)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YY5IWG
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I374dQ
Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2D02Qzx

The movie version starring Zero Mostel (1966)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Idz8uh
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D1K7DE

The Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane (1996)
You're only able to purchase the physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KfnJwJ

Our sponsors this week are:
1.  ATB's Deposit Yourself Here  - https://campaigns.atb.com/deposit-yourself-here-offer/ - Turn your deposits into dream experiences.
2. PodSummit - http://podsummit.com - Western Canada’s Premier Podcast Conference. You can get $25 off by using the promo code: ilovepodcasting

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylemarshall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemarshall/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekylemarshall/

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 of his best. They also debate whether Zero Mostel or Nathan Lane sing it better.

William C. White has a website you should visit: http://www.willcwhite.com
You can also follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/willcwhite
Or see him on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/willcwhite

Phil Silvers on the Dick Cavett Show: https://youtu.be/Tkbecegzdk8

You can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJo

We are using three productions to frame our discussion of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
The original Broadway cast starring Zero Mostel (1962)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2YY5IWG
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2I374dQ
Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2D02Qzx

The movie version starring Zero Mostel (1966)
You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Idz8uh
Or get it via digital download on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2D1K7DE

The Broadway revival starring Nathan Lane (1996)
You're only able to purchase the physical copy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KfnJwJ

Our sponsors this week are:
1.  ATB's Deposit Yourself Here  - https://campaigns.atb.com/deposit-yourself-here-offer/ - Turn your deposits into dream experiences.
2. PodSummit - http://podsummit.com - Western Canada’s Premier Podcast Conference. You can get $25 off by using the promo code: ilovepodcasting

Send feedback to [email protected]

Putting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com

Recorded at Media Lab YYC. Media Lab is a public production studio located in downtown Calgary, Alberta. They help you tell your story. They do this by assisting in the creation of videos and podcasts. Find more information at: http://medialabyyc.com

Keep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylemarshall

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemarshall/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekylemarshall/