Custom Stage @ Off-Market (San Francisco, CA)
Custom Made Theatre Co. presents Putting it Together, a revue showcasing the songs of Stephen Sondheim. Written by Sondheim himself, the show tells the parallel stories of two couples, with songs from Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, A Little Night Music, and many more Sondheim hits.
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The last date listed for Stephen Sondheim's Putting it Together was Saturday August 15, 2009 / 8:00pm. (view all dates)
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You can't go wrong with Sondheim, right? You probably wouldn't even consider attending this show unless you're crazy about Sondheim, and you won't be disappointed. Many of his fine songs are represented, and their fiendishly clever lyrics are, admirably, quite easy to understand (for once). There are some singers who have a way with a Sondheim song, and Amy Dondy is one of those singers. Granted, she has been given what are arguably the best songs--with one very notable exception. Just when I thought Miss Dondy was walking away with the show, Luke Anthony announced that it was his turn and launched into a no-holds-barred rendition of "Buddy's Blues" that left me breathless. Now, this is a concept show, and, as such, needs a clear and focused concept, especially in the design elements. The set, which appeared unfinished at the preview, and the costumes, culled from "thrift shops and flea markets" did nothing to give this production the unified design focus that it requires. However, the songs triumphed and Sondheim emerged as the star of the show, which is as it should be. Recommended for Sondheim fans.
One of the best productions I've seen through Goldstar. I've seen a lot of them. Book>GREAT
Performance>better than expected Stageing>Great Director
I'm not the Sondheim freak in the family (that would be my husband, who suggested seeing this show), but I still enjoyed "Putting It Together." I've found that the performances at Custom Made can be inconsistent, but in this show, all 5 of the actors are excellent, with great voices and lots of personality. The two women in particular were fabulous. There's no story here, just 2 hours of Sondheim songs with piano accompaniment, so if you're not a diehard fan, it might be tough going... but if you love the man's music, you will be in heaven.
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A revue with a difference. A revue that tells a story. A show that covers one night and forty years. A show that takes place today and also in 200 B.C., 1853, 1882, 1900, the 1950s, the 1970s, the 1980s and tonight.
It's a revue that's a little Ingmar Bergman, a little Edward Albee, a little Kaufman and Hart, and a whole lot of Stephen Sondheim.
Sondheim himself conceived this evening of his hits, as well as lesser known masterpieces, from "Sweeney Todd", "Into the Woods", "Sunday in the Park With George", "Company", "A Little Night Music", "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum", "Merrily We Roll Along", "Assassins", and the film, "Dick Tracy".
Putting it Together is a musical "review" that delights, dazzles and devastates as an older couple (Amy Dondy and Ty Blair*), whose marriage is on the brink, entertains a younger pair (Giana DeGesio and Scott Gessford) who are learning the joys, and fears, of a life together.
Narrated by a mysterious stranger (Luke Anthony), "Putting it Together" is both a testament to the craft and passion of Stephen Sondheim, as well as an entertaining, and unexpectedly emotional story, that fits together as perfectly as the puzzles that Sondheim so famously loves.
*appears courtsey of Actor's Equity Association in a special appearance contract.
The Custom Made Theatre Co. is a San Francisco-based not-for-profit theatre dedicated to ensemble-based, socially relevant productions. Producing for nine years in San Francisco, Custom Made has won a number of accolades including a Best Premiere for the production of the original musical Bye-Bye, Bin Laden! Most recently, Custom Made produced hit productions of The Heidi Chronicles, Woody Allen's God and Death, and Sondheim's Assassins.
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