The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, Part 3- Page 19
The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, Part 3
ElphieDefiesGravity
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/27/04
#450re: 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.
Wishes come true, not free.
misschung
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/18/07
#451re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3
Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:43pmHe 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?
#452re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3
Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:45pmThat 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
#453re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3
Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:46pmEr.... what change in orchestration? Unless I'm going deaf, they used the revival's orchestrations.
misschung
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/18/07
#454re: 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
Albin
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/15/03
#455re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3
Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:49pmHe's probably the sexiest man on Broadway right now, but that voice...yikes...
#456re: 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.
#457re: 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
#457re: 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
Wanting life but never knowing how
misschung
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/18/07
#459re: 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
#460re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3
Posted: 6/10/07 at 9:57pmYay, Company!
Shari Lewis: Did you ever wish upon a star?
Lamb Chop: I once asked Mr. Rogers for his autograph.
ElphieDefiesGravity
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/27/04
#461re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3
Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:03pmYEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
"Blow out the candles, Robert, and make a wish. Want something. Want something."
Wishes come true, not free.
Wishes come true, not free.
#462re: 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!
misschung
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/18/07
#463re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3
Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:10pmThats 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?
#464re: 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
Ariella
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/10/06
#465re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3
Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:22pmI'm so happy for all of them. An award much deserved.
Allie
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/2/04
#466re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3
Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:48pmHoly SH*T.
keen on kean
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/1/06
#467re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3
Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:49pmNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
misschung
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/18/07
#468re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3
Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:49pmthis 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?
keen on kean
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/1/06
#469re: 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
#470re: 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 
#471re: The Official Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread the Love' Thread, Part 3
Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:55pmSorry 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!
misschung
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/18/07
#472re: 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?
#473re: 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
ElphieDefiesGravity
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/27/04
#474re: 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.
Wishes come true, not free.
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