Putting It Together (2000) (TV)

User Rating:

7.4/10   

Directors:

Don Roy King
Eric D. Schaeffer

Genre:

Music

Plot:

A tribute to composer/songwriter Stephen Sondheim, featuring songs from his Broadway productions. |

Plot Keywords:

Tribute

Cast

Carol Burnett	...	The Wife
George Hearn	...	The Husband
Ruthie Henshall	...	The Young Woman
John Barrowman	...	The Young Man
Bronson Pinchot	...	The Narrator

Runtime:

105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Sweden:Btl (folkets hus & parker)

Trivia:

There is an "onstage blooper" on the DVD where Carol Burnett stopped the show because her skirt had not been fastened properly and was starting to slip. Fortunately for viewers, it occurred during a show while the cameras were practicing for the performance they would actually record, and it was caught on tape.

Quotes:

The Wife: Here's to the girls who just watch, aren't they the best? When they get depressed, it's a bottle of Scotch, plus a little jest. Another chance to disapprove, Another brilliant zinger, Another reason not to move, Another vodka stinger! I'll drink to that.

Soundtrack:

The Ladies Who Lunch

So Good It Leaves you Wanting More.

"Putting In Together" ,a tribute to the music and lyrics of the great Broadway writer Stephen Sondheim is so good,yet it only scratches the surface of his vast work. With the outstanding cast assembled for this review one wishes it could go on forever! It can't,but what we have are some wonderful actor/singers interpreting some of Sondheim's most brilliant songs.With a cast that includes Broadway Legend George Hearn, Comedianne Extrordaniare Carol Burnett and London's First Lady of The Musical Stage Ruthie Henshall you can miss. Hearn is dynamic and engaging,particularly in "Hello Little Girl","The Road You Didn't Take" and "Country house" (the latter sung and acted with Burnett). Burnett herself scores comedic high marks with "Could I Leave You" and "Ladies Who Lunch",in both of the songs she bring a unique blend of humor and pathos. The lovely,talented and sexy Ruthie Henshall sets the stage afire with "Sooner or Later" and her highly charged dance in the "Bang!" number. Bronson Pinchot and John Barrowman add their talented support as well. Sonheim's music works on so many levels..its introspective,touching,emotional and fun. This review is a great way to relive his work if you are a fan, or to get familiar with it if you are a newcomer. With a cast this good you can't go wrong!