The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, Part 3 — Page 19

#451

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:42pm

THAT WAS INCREDIBLE.

Oh, Raul.

---

"Blow out the candles, Robert, and make a wish. Want something. Want something."

Wishes come true, not free.

#452

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:43pm

He really did, even with the change in orchestration. I'm so happy they kept the piano. Doyle's face was priceless

---

The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?

#453

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:45pm

That made the whole show for me so far. Absolutely breath-taking. Fingers crossed for his category now...

---

Call the understudy / I can't go on tonight / I'm drinking with my buddy / I'm getting good and tight / Before they raise the curtain I'll be higher than a kite / So call the understudy I can't go on tonight

#454

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:46pm

Er.... what change in orchestration? Unless I'm going deaf, they used the revival's orchestrations.

#455

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:48pm

No I meant the change to Tunick's orchestrations from MMC's that we're used to hearing him perform with.

I still wish they used hers over the Tunick's, but what can you do

---

The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?

Updated On: 6/10/07 at 09:48 PM

#456

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:49pm

He's probably the sexiest man on Broadway right now, but that voice...yikes...

#457

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:52pm

The cast was fantastic today. My parents, sister and friend really loved the show -- which is saying something. I was floored. Hopefully I'll be able to see it again.

My heart was pounding after "Being Alive". It was fierce. The entire performance was amazing.

The audience seemed very receptive and into it, so that's a good sign.

---

Shari Lewis: Did you ever wish upon a star? Lamb Chop: I once asked Mr. Rogers for his autograph.

#458

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:54pm

They used Mary-Mitchell Campbell's orchestrations in the performance, misschung. It was rumored that they would use Jonathan Tunick's original orchestrations, which, if you have heard the OBCR, they didn't.

Anyway, I loved it. And people elsewhere on BWW seem to concur, so that's a good sign.

I'm so nervous about the upcoming awards.

Updated On: 6/10/07 at 09:54 PM

#459

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:54pm

No I meant the change from MMC's orchestrations that we're used to hearing him perform with.

I still wish they used them over the revival's, but what can you do

There was no change in the orchestrations. Mary Mitchell Campbell's orchestrations (i.e. the revival's orchestrations) were what was used in his performance.

---

Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how

Updated On: 6/10/07 at 09:54 PM

#460

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:57pm

Oh sorry, my bad. I was prb so distracted by his voice that I didnt even realize that. I wonder what made them change their mind about that.

---

The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?

Updated On: 6/10/07 at 09:57 PM

#461

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:57pm

Yay, Company!

---

Shari Lewis: Did you ever wish upon a star? Lamb Chop: I once asked Mr. Rogers for his autograph.

#462

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:03pm

YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

---

"Blow out the candles, Robert, and make a wish. Want something. Want something."

Wishes come true, not free.

#463

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:07pm

Oh I am so thrilled for all of them! The show was great this afternoon!

That performance was fierce!

#464

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:10pm

Thats annoying that they cut them off during their acceptance speech

---

The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?

#465

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:16pm

I'm so excited that the show won!

And super glad the show was great for you this afternoon, jb!

---

Call the understudy / I can't go on tonight / I'm drinking with my buddy / I'm getting good and tight / Before they raise the curtain I'll be higher than a kite / So call the understudy I can't go on tonight

#466

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:22pm

I'm so happy for all of them. An award much deserved.

#467

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:48pm

Holy SH*T.

#468

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:49pm

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

#469

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:49pm

this wouldnt have been as bad if they didnt show his face when his name wasnt called...

---

The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?

#470

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:50pm

I didn't see Raul's face. I snapped off the TV as soon as I heard "David..." I just don't understand.

Updated On: 6/10/07 at 10:50 PM

#471

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:51pm

oh his face was crushing


major tears

#472

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:55pm

Sorry kids! but we knew it was going to be a tight race this year, and well at least he lost to DHP and not Groff. It still stinks though. At least COMPANY came through with the overall win!

---

BroadwayBoobs: I'll give all of you who weren't there a hint of who took the pictures ...it rhymes with shameless

SOMMS: I knew it was Tink!

#473

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:56pm

Is that Michele sitting with him?

---

The morning star always gets wonderful bright the minute before it has to go --doesn't it?

#474

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:58pm

That sucks. I agree with Tink though, at least it wasn't Groff.

---

Call the understudy / I can't go on tonight / I'm drinking with my buddy / I'm getting good and tight / Before they raise the curtain I'll be higher than a kite / So call the understudy I can't go on tonight

#475

re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:58pm

I seriously cannot believe this. I just can't. I don't except it.

His face just makes me want to burst into tears. THIS SUCKS.

WHAT THE F*CK?!

Yes, that's Michele.

---

"Blow out the candles, Robert, and make a wish. Want something. Want something."

Wishes come true, not free.