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.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesondheimprojectInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesondheimproject/YouTube series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSugeBvaWOMnqDV8stAZRXgAngela Lansbury talking about Anyone Can Whistle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtBwhsHCu_sThe Murder, She Wrote theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIdB-xSNUXEYou can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe 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/2YVV6YbOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2xOCL3iOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2GgGivIThe concert version starring Madeline Kahn and Bernadette Peters (1995)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2JCs9v4Or listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2xS3Q5IOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SijmkIOur 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 puttingittogetherpodcast@gmail.comPutting It Together is a proud member of The Alberta Podcast Network, powered by ATB. Here's their link again: https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.comRecorded 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.comKeep up to date with Putting It Together by following Kyle on his social media channels.Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekylemarshallInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekylemarshall/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekylemarshall/

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