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 Origina

Children Will Listen and Finale – Into the Woods (with Ben Malone)

16 days ago 1h 5m

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:

No One is Alone – Into the Woods (with Charlotte LeMay)

23 days ago 50m 33s

How can a song whose message is "no one is alone" feel so lonely? Charlotte LeMay returns to dig into the complicated emotions that run through this song. You can contact Charlotte here: [email protected] are using four productions t

Pennies From Heaven (movie) with Will C. White – Sondheim Adjacent

26 days ago 36m 1s

Bernadette Peters co-starred in the movie Pennies From Heaven. In this Sondheim Adjacent episode Will C. White returns to discuss if this is a successful musical and the lost art of movie choreography. William's website: http://www.willcwhite.c

No More – Into the Woods (with Ryan Mardesich)

30 days ago 47m 37s

Is the Baker going to run away from his problems or stay and face them? Ryan Mardesich returns to discuss how this song contains some good fatherly advice from an unlikely source.Find out more about Ryan Mardesich on his website: https://www.ry

Witch's Lament – Into the Woods (with Shoshana Greenberg)

Mar 20th, 2024 56m

The Witch is very upset and expresses her raw nerves through song. Shoshana Greenberg returns to discuss how this song is a prelude to "Children Will Listen" and the interesting acting choices you can make while performing it. Listen and subscr

Your Fault / Last Midnight – Into the Woods (with Matt Koplik)

Mar 13th, 2024 1h 44m

So whose fault is it? Matt Koplik returns to discuss how the idea of blame is explored in the two songs "Your Fault" and "Last Midnight." Plus they get into detail about what makes a good witch. You can listen to Broadway Breakdown here: https:

Any Moment / Moments in the Woods – Into the Woods (with Jim Cullen)

Mar 6th, 2024 59m 39s

Wouldn't it be good if life were only moments? Well, Jim Cullen discusses with Kyle if it would be or not and how Sondheim uses lyrics and musical themes to communicate complicated ideas into an easily understood feeling.Find Jim on LinkedIn he

Life With Mikey – Sondheim Adjacent

Feb 29th, 2024 23m 27s

James Lapine's second film was Life With Mikey which starred Michael J. Fox. Kyle discusses how he's seen this movie poster for years and what his experience was like watching it for the first time this week. Send feedback to puttingittogetherp

So Happy – Into the Woods (with Tommy Iafrate)

Feb 28th, 2024 56m 40s

We're back after our intermission! Act 2 of Into the Woods makes us believe that our characters are living their happily ever afters. But lyrically and musically we discover that isn't quite true. Tommy Iafrate joins Kyle to discuss audience ex

The Bean Theme with Steve Bell

Feb 21st, 2024 42m 55s

There's a recurring melody throughout the score of Into the Woods which has been referred to as The Bean Theme. Steve Bell returns to go through every time it shows up and offer some suggestions as to why.Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodca

Evening Primrose with Mario Mendez

Feb 14th, 2024 46m 25s

While not his most popular project, the music of Evening Primrose seems to have grown in popularity over the last few years. Mario Mendez joins Kyle to discuss that phenomenon and a bunch of other topics.Send feedback to puttingittogetherpodcas

Two Sundays with James Pinneri

Feb 7th, 2024 35m 21s

The two times "Sunday" appears in Sunday in the Park with George the lyrics are the same but the intention is different. James Pinneri returns to discuss that and other stuff in this intermission episode.Follow James' personal page on Instagram

Ever After – Into the Woods (with Durra Leung)

Jan 31st, 2024 59m 17s

At the end of Act 1 the characters believe they will be living happily ever after. As upbeat as this song is, does it have some foreshadowing about the darkness that's about to come? Durra Leung returns to talk about fairy tales and Act 1 endin

Harmony (with Alex Asp) – Sondheim Adjacent

Jan 31st, 2024 35m 36s

Chip Zien is well known for his role as the Baker in Into the Woods. But he's currently getting great reviews for his performance in Harmony. Alex Asp joins Kyle to discuss the musical that's new to both of them.Follow Alex on Instagram here: h

On the Steps of the Palace – Into the Woods (with Tara Hutchison)

Jan 24th, 2024 47m 40s

Here we are stuck in the goo. Tara Hutchison returns to discuss Cinderella and how she might be the most important character from the show.We are using four productions to frame our discussion of Into the Woods.The Original Broadway Cast (1987)

The Mexican Sweeney Todd (with Sixto Montesinos)

Jan 17th, 2024 32m 28s

A translated version of Sweeney Todd has been met with excitement in Mexico. It just won their version of the Tony Award for Best Musical. Sixto Montesinos joins Kyle to talk about this production and how it's been adapted for a Mexican audienc

Stay With Me – Into the Woods (with Lucas Rougeux)

Jan 10th, 2024 1h 2m

With a shriek we're brought into a mournful song where a mother pleads with their daughter not to leave them. Lucas Rougeux returns to discuss the need to break free from your parents. princes who await you, and not knowing what's out there in

The 10 Best Sondheim Songs – 1976 to 1985 (Sondheim Adjacent)

Dec 31st, 2023 20m 42s

As a bonus this month Kyle lists what he thinks are the 10 best songs Sondheim wrote from 1976 to 1985.Send feedback to [email protected] up to date with Putting It Together by following its social media channels.Patreon: h

It Takes Two – Into the Woods (with Will C. White)

Dec 20th, 2023 45m 26s

We thought one was enough, but it's not true! Will White returns to discuss Joanna Gleason, Chip Zien, and the wonderful moment they share in the woods. William's website: http://www.willcwhite.comWilliam's Twitter: https://twitter.com/willcwhi

Agony – Into the Woods (with Tyler Joseph Ellis)

Dec 13th, 2023 1h 10m

Agony! Misery! Woe! All words that DON'T describe this week's guest Tyler Joseph Ellis. He joins Kyle to discuss princes, comedy songs, and (perhaps) the best punchline in the show.You can follow Tyler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ty

Giants in the Sky – Into the Woods (with Erik Stadnik)

Dec 6th, 2023 1h 4m

There's a lot of interpretations on what this song means. Maybe they're all correct? Erik Stadnik returns to discuss the metaphor and the legacy of "Giants in the Sky."Erik's podcast So Much Stuff to Sing: https://somuchstufftosing.libsyn.comEr

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels OBC with Jonathan Chisolm – Sondheim Adjacent

Nov 30th, 2023 1h 3m

Joanna Gleason plays a supporting role in the 2004 Broadway production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Jonathan Chisolm returns to discuss how she uses her comedy skills to elevate her role, and why this show works as well as it does. Jonathan's Yo

First and Second Midnight – Into the Woods (with Sam Herriman)

Nov 29th, 2023 55m 52s

One midnight gone! Sam Herriman returns to discuss why it's so important to have "First Midnight" in the show. Kyle describes the way the song "Second Midnight" was once much longer.Follow Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/samherrimanOr on In

A Very Nice Prince – Into the Woods (with Christine Chen)

Nov 22nd, 2023 1h 14m

More of a conversation than a song. In this we see the different between a character who makes decisions fast and one who has a hard time making a single choice. Christine Chen returns to offer her insight into why this song is essential to the