I have seen the show twice and loved his performance both times. His voice is great, he sings the hell out of it, and I believed his character every step.
The show had put in major changes between the first time I saw it and the second time that helped make it even better.
Loved the music (three of the tunes are stuck in my head) and EVERY performer up there is giving an AMAZING performance.
I think the bigger issue is starting another thread on the topic. Why not just add your thoughts to the already existing Leap of Faith threads? (And no one said you couldn't express your opinion.)
(I haven't seen the show yet, I have no thoughts on it until Weds.)
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
My question for JoanBennett: Is LEAP OF FAITH the first show you've seen with Raul Esparza? The first time I saw him in TICK TICK BOOM, I thought he was wonderful. Having seen him in numerous other shows since, I have a hard time getting past so many of his self-indulgent habits in acting and vocalizing.
dramamama; in all fairness, the original thread has dropped off the first page. Some people never look past that first page, some people genuinely don't even know to look past the first page.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
So the fact that there are two or three threads about ONCE isn't the same issue? If the thread titles were kept more neutral in tone, I might continue to use the existing threads, too, but I am not fond of kicking a thread upstairs to the top of the page if the title is negative or even insulting.
Saw it, thought it was just OK. Went because wife is a big Raul fan. Without him, show isn't that good (maybe it's getting better?) Also went to see "Nice Work" right after, and wife thought it was 100x better.....
Mentioned the shill thing since you just joined today, and had nothing bad to say about the show, only good...... Isn't that what typical shills do?
Of course its the same thing. And others have been called out on it before...including on some of the Once threads.
(The OP didn't join today...but a month ago.)
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
I have tickets for this Saturday night and then May 8th. Curious to see the finalized production. Looking forward to it. Heck, I loved Ghost and how many folks on this board slammed it.
I have no problem with this new thread about Leap of Faith. the other one was full of negativity and veered off the topic a tad. I was guilty of that. Perhaps the OP wanted to start fresh on a positive note.
The same thing will happen -- those that don't like it will still voice their opinions (as they should) and all discussions veer off topic. That's human nature.
And after folks say what they don't like about it, those that love it will take it as a personal slam.
Nothing new to see here.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
Every thread doesn't turn ugly. It's only when individuals allow things to be felt personally -- and it usually comes from the folks that love any given show getting defensive when someone dares to say something negative. I never see how that is personal...no one gets offended that I hate coconut, but they do when I hate a show.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.
Waah...you bullies, you! See, Jane was right -- they all turn ugly.
Coconut will be the end of b'way, I tell you!
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
These are DISCUSSION boards, not mutual admiration boards. Discussion only occurs when we are willing to hear what others are thinking, regardless of whether it is alignment to our own thoughts.