The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, Part 3- Page 20

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 10:59pm

Yeah, it was. I'm thrilled for the show -- they needed this. I'm so pissed off about DHP. It's so unfair to him -- there's no comparison between a normal good performance and what Raul is doing.

[misschung]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 11:11pm

I'm in a quandary about this because I can't say anything about his competition since I havent seen the other male performances, but I am still upset that he didnt win. I am really happy that Company won though - it deserves that recognition.

I've wanted to write to him for awhile now, and I think this just motivated me to start

[*brina-doll*]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 11:13pm

I'm in such a shock mode right now. In all retrospect, its just an award show; something that will probably be forgotten in years to come. But seeing the look on his face and the fact that so much has happened to him revolving around this show...it's just so hard for me to grasp.

[Craww]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 11:18pm

Maybe it'll seem like an understatement here, but...I'm sad, you guys.

His performance made my mom cry. She said he was better than Barbara Streisand.

[jenna2]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 11:26pm

My sister said she was happy David won because she thought the Curtains song was more "interesting"... Errr...

I think you should finally break down and write to him misschung. (I did the day the Tony nominations were announced, but don't tell anybody... )

Updated On: 6/10/07 at 11:26 PM

[jeremykushnier1fan]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 11:32pm

I have a soft spot for DHP - so I'm not going to comment about the Tony Win, BUT that performance done by Raul - my God - I've never seen anything like it; it blew me away.

[obsessedjb]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 11:34pm

I'm in tears here. After seeing the show this afternoon and then his Tony performance he definitely deserved it.

[Atrias]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 11:37pm

I was literally shaking when I found out. After seeing those two Tony performances, how can you even compare DHP to what Raul is doing?

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 11:48pm

I didn't see his face after he lost.... and I'm really glad of that.

[jenna2]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 11:49pm

I decided a couple of days ago that I wasn't going to listen to any musicals for a month (with the exception of watching the Tony telecast). After Raul's upset/the show's win tonight, I think I'm going to listen to Company on repeat.

Anyone going to the show this week? The vibe could be very interesting...

Updated On: 6/10/07 at 11:49 PM

[misschung]

Posted: 6/10/07 at 11:52pm

Jenna, I really want to, but I'm wondering if he's going to be flooded now by letters saying "I'm so sorry you were robbed" you know? Granted I take forever to write letters so I should prb start now!

I was planning on going to the show Tuesday night. I'm wondering how the atmosphere will be. I'm wondering if he'll just want to be left alone or if he'd mind meeting ppl at the stagedoor? I just feel like giving him a standing ovation again, esp after this

[fishdancer23]

Posted: 6/11/07 at 12:00am

I'll say this here, and not on the main board...I hope he and Michele have some kind of a relationship again, because she may have a big role in putting him back together after tonight.

My other thought is that I had been thinking about what he would do next after he won, and that it would be difficult. Now, I think he's going to find a great role, probably in a straight play, and get the Tony for the Best Actor.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 6/11/07 at 12:02am

Just wanted to pop into this thread and offer my condolences.

When Judy Garland lost the Best Actress Oscar to Grace Kelly, she received a telegram from Groucho Marx that read: GREATEST ROBBERY SINCE BRINKS

[Cape Twirl of Doom]

Posted: 6/11/07 at 12:05am

Dammit. That was so wrong. I'm still shocked.

[jenna2]

Posted: 6/11/07 at 12:05am

I totally understand. I'm sure he's going to get a ton of letters over the next little bit. You could always be the one person who doesn't mention the Tonys... I'm sure you'll stand out!

I WISH I could see this show before it closes. All I need to do is win the lottery asap!

[misschung]

Posted: 6/11/07 at 12:05am

I hope they do too - I mean he said in that article that they are best friends, but who really knows. I hope he has a good support system of some kind to help him with this. Ugh, poor Raul. I dont doubt that he will find another great role after this. Its just a shame that he wasnt rewarded by the ATW for this one.

[jenna2]

Posted: 6/11/07 at 12:09am

I found something to cheer us all up...

[jenna2]

Posted: 6/11/07 at 12:09am

Whoops. Possessed mac, must have really like the picture.

Updated On: 6/11/07 at 12:09 AM

[Atrias]

Posted: 6/11/07 at 12:14am

Mmmm. And leave the double post. Twice as nice!

[misschung]

Posted: 6/11/07 at 12:20am

thats funny about the Marx telegram. As I said, I'm disappointed that he didnt win but I cant say anyone else didn't deserve it, you know?

great picture, hehe. I can't sleep, I feel like going outside and smoking cigarettes, lol

[fishdancer23]

Posted: 6/11/07 at 12:41am

If you want to do something to honor Raul, I suggest giving a donation to Friends in Deed (where Michele works) or ASTEP, Mary-Mitchell's charity to bring the arts to children in poverty, in his honor. He's active in both organizations. Details are on Raul's website.

I gave Raul a donation with a note at the stage door last week, and I got an acknowledgement from ASTEP within the next week.

[ElphieDefiesGravity]

Posted: 6/11/07 at 12:47am

I'm still in utter shock, and I'm not ashamed to say that I cried. No one here at my aunt's understands why I'm so upset. I really want to talk to my sister, because she would get it, but I can't.

I wasn't sure if I would go on Tuesday if he lost, but I think I'm going to go anyway.

[obsessedjb]

Posted: 6/11/07 at 12:55am

Elphie, not going to lie I cried too...so sad. No one in my family gets it either.


ETA: Go Elphie! Updated On: 6/11/07 at 12:55 AM

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 6/11/07 at 12:58am

Elphie, I think you should go.

[opiv]

Posted: 6/11/07 at 1:07am

That really sucked. The look on his face was heartbreaking.