A vibrant tribute to Stephen Sondheim’s finest works, Putting It Together arrives at Sydney’s Foundry Theatre in January. Set against the backdrop of a chic cocktail party, this revue weaves wit, charm, and sharp insight as the cast explores love, ambition, and desire.
Featuring a medley of Sondheim’s most iconic songs, the production takes audiences on an intimate journey through the brilliance of musical theatre’s legendary composer and lyricist, framed by a clever narrative unfolding at a glamorous all-night, black-tie soirée.
This once-in-a-lifetime event brings together some of Australia’s finest performers – Caroline O’Connor (Chicago, Gypsy, Sweeney Todd), Michael Cormick (The Phantom of the Opera, Beauty & the Beast), Nigel Huckle (Miss Saigon, West Side Story), Bert LaBonté (Moulin Rouge! The Musical, The Book of Mormon) and Stefanie Caccamo (Into The Woods, The Lord of the Rings) – alongside Australia’s finest creative team.
Together, they deliver extraordinary vocal power, charisma and artistry to Sondheim’s timeless score. Their combined talent transforms the production into an unmissable theatrical experience, a stunning musical celebration of both Sondheim’s brilliance and the best of Australian stage talent.
“It’s not often you get to put your dream cast on stage — but that’s exactly what we’ve achieved here,” said producer Craig Donnell. “Every one of these performers represents the finest Australian talent, drawn from the biggest musicals across Australia, Broadway and the West End. Stephen Sondheim described Caroline O’Connor as ‘the best Mrs Lovett he has ever heard’. Michael Cormick is Australia’s ultimate leading man – Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and The Beast and more.
“We’re so pleased to be bringing Bert LaBonté back to the stage in between his film and television work. Nigel is returning from New York specifically to take part, and Stefanie has been touring the world in The Lord of the Rings. To have them all together on one stage in Sydney is a magnificent achievement.”
Graeme Kearns, CEO of Foundation Theatres, added, “We’re thrilled to be staging this exceptional production of Putting It Together in the intimate setting of the Foundry Theatre. This is exactly the kind of world-class performance we built the theatre for — a place where audiences can experience the very best of musical theatre up close and in comfort. It promises to be a truly special night at the theatre.”
Putting It Together was first performed in Oxford, UK in 1992, directed by Julia McKenzie and produced by Cameron Mackintosh, with a cast led by Diana Rigg and Clive Carter. The original US production in 1993 by the Manhattan Theatre Club featured Christopher Durang, Rachel York and Dame Julie Andrews, making her return to the New York City stage after an absence of more than 30 years. The Broadway production in 1999 starred Carol Burnett, George Hearn, Ruthie Henshall, John Barrowman and Bronson Pinchot. Hearn was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. The revue received its West End premiere in 2014 featuring Janie Dee, David Bedella, Damian Humbley, Caroline Sheen and Daniel Crossley.
Don’t miss this extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime musical event. Tickets are on sale now at www.foundrytheatre.com.au/putting-it-together
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