Act 2 of Company opens with an ode to vaudeville. Dr. Ashley Pribyl joins Kyle to discuss how this upbeat song is actually incredibly sad. And what do all those numbers mean?Follow Ashley on Twitter: https://twitter.com/pribbleprabbleHer professional website from Arizona State University: https://music.asu.edu/content/ashley-pribylThe Sweeney Todd video Kyle mentions is this: https://youtu.be/a4K-9Ekzc2AA short documentary about the Seagram's Building: https://youtu.be/wrmKs1kejtkA short documentary (hosted by John Malkovich!) about the Chrysler Building: https://youtu.be/t8HeDCjWtJ0The opening theme of Three's Company: https://youtu.be/z0vzEQs-4uoYou can purchase Stephen Sondheim's first book of lyrics, Finishing the Hat, by going here: https://amzn.to/2LB9ZJoWe are using three productions to frame our discussion of Company.The original Broadway cast starring Dean Jones, Donna McKechnie, and Elaine Stritch (1970)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2Oy07npOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2OFg2AxOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OzAsuGThe Broadway revival starring Raúl Esparza, Barbara Walsh, and Angel Desai (2006)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2ojCq7MOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30YUotlOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2OzpNQIThe London revival starring Rosalie Craig, Jonathan Bailey, and Patti LuPone (2018)You can listen to it on Apple Music: https://apple.co/2OFfISlOr listen to it on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pS7corOr buy it on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2IBoYmxOur sponsors this week are:1. ATB Branch for Arts & Culture  - atb.com/thebranch - Beyond hosting exhibits and performances, the Branch focuses on understanding the unique personal and business financial challenges artists face.2. SeatGIANT - https://www.seatgiant.ca - a market place that connects buyers and sellers all around North America. If you live in the big city or small town, SeatGIANT has inventory to any big Concert, Theatre Show, Sporting Event, Family Event and lots more! Use the promo code: apnSend 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 its social media channels.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/puttingittogetherpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/sondheimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sondheimpodcast

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