November 5 - December 8, 2002: International City Theatre at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center (Center Theater)
Putting It Together joins over 30 Stephen Sondheim songs, taken from many of his hit musicals, and molds them into a newly structured framework. After the success of his earlier review, Side by Side, by Sondheim, the highly acclaimed composer wanted to create a new review that possessed a story from which the lyrics can still be relevant. The setting is an upscale, Manhattan apartment where a long-time married couple are hosting a small party. The show examines the eccentricities, naughty behavior and hidden yearnings of some very wealthy, very witty urbanites. By turns fast, funny, bold and stirring, Putting It Together is an intimate, insightful, often hilarious and ultimately moving portrait of contemporary society.
Tom will be playing the role of "the young man", in this 5 person review. Some of the featured songs that Tom will sing are, "Marry Me a Little", "Pretty Women", and "Live Alone and Like It". All-in-all Tom is involved in 19 of the songs.
The other cast members are TV and film star, Henry Polic II (TV's Weber), Colleen Fitzpatrick (Broadway's Passion/Into the Woods/Cats/Company), Hank Adams, and Brittany Paige. The director is Michael Michetti, and the musical director is Dan Redfeld.
Performances are at 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays.
There are special priced previews on November 5 ,6, & 7. Opening night is on Friday November 8.
Tickets may be purchased by calling the box office at 562-436-4610.
*** Members of Actor's Equity, AFTRA, or SAG may buy discounted tickets for only $15 at all preview, and Thursday night performances. These tickets may only be purchased at the box office on the day of the performance. You will need to present your membership card.
*** Half price tickets are available at Theatre LA's web site. Check out www.theatrela.org for the details.
Detailed information concerning the production, and directions to the theatre may be found at the International City Theatre's web site.
"Schmid is marvelous, wrapping his dulcet tenor around "Live Alone and Like It" and "Marry Me a Little" with breathtaking grace."
David C. Nichols for the Los Angeles Times
"Tom Schmid is a particular standout for both his expressive, smooth voice and winning chemistry."
Amy Nicholson for LA Weekly
"The expert cast displays seamless vocal blend and keen introspection."
David C. Nichols for the Los Angeles Times
"Schmid excels when doing the solo songs of the Bobby character from 'Company'."
Eric Marchese for the Orange County Register
"International City Theatre's production of "Putting It Together" is a knockout. ... Schmid's earnest plea, "Marry Me a Little"; and the concluding "Being Alive," [are] songs will pluck your heartstrings..."
Shirle Gottlieb for the Long Beach Press Telegram
"ICT's production is graced with a seasoned quintet of actor/singers, well equipped to handle the challenges of Sondheim's incomparable music and lyrics. ... The engaging Tom Schmid is at his best in the bitingly ironic "Marry Me a Little."
Les Spindle for Back Stage West
|
