Putting It Together '93 Vs. '99
Putting It Together '93 Vs. '99
#1Putting It Together '93 Vs. '99
Posted: 1/21/20 at 9:09am
A local theater is considering doing the Sondheim review Putting It Together and we're trying to decide between the '93 and '99 versions. Thoughts? Opinions? There are things I like better about each both song selection and structure wise. Would love to hear some of your thoughts. Thanks!
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#2Putting It Together '93 Vs. '99
Posted: 1/21/20 at 9:30am
For me, the 1993 version has more of a "story". The second act has the whole games night piece to it. It also (at least to me) seems more independent that the later piece.
The 1999 version seems to be "Phyllis and Ben" from Follies throw a party, and happen to stumble upon a younger couple that show up. The songs are more "complete", where in 1993 there are a few more instances of medleys and pieces of songs.
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#3Putting It Together '93 Vs. '99
Posted: 1/21/20 at 12:01pm
I think the biggest question to answer is do you have more of a Carol Burnett or more of a Julie Andrews.
#4Putting It Together '93 Vs. '99
Posted: 1/21/20 at 12:02pm
SonofRobbieJ said: "I think the biggest question to answer is do you have more of a Carol Burnett or more of a Julie Andrews."
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#5Putting It Together '93 Vs. '99
Posted: 1/21/20 at 8:31pm
The '99 version wasn't very good. I'd go with '93.
"It does what a musical is supposed to do; it takes you to another world. And it gives you a little tune to carry in your head. Something to take you away from the dreary horrors of the real world. A little something for when you're feeling blue. You know?"
