I care a lot. I want the show to be a success for him, because of what happened with Taboo and The Normal Heart last year. He deserves success, and he deserves a show that is successful enough to outlast him. I'm also really nervous for him, because I've been hearing really mixed stuff about this performance. And I know it's not going to be that shining Raul I'm used to and I want to see up there, because this just isn't the part for him, no matter which way you look at it. He's talented enough that I believe he's capable of doing almost anything, and doing it more than passably, but this isn't going to be one of those performances where Raul = pure perfection. In terms of writing about it, I'll probably have a tough time criticizing him, and will find myself wanting to do a lot of balancing to make sure I point out that even though this just isn't the part for him, that doesn't mean I'm going to love him any less, be any less of a fan, or let any of my belief in his talent slide. I just want him to do well up there, and dance his adorable little bum off.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
Updated On: 4/17/05 at 08:08 PM