The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, part two — Page 149

I def overhyped things for myself. I threw up today because I was so excited. No joke!

I figure though that it's not really the production that wasn't as fabulous as I thought. It maybe, and this is all my personal opinion, that the score is one of Sondheim's weaker scores. And for me the show itself isn't as enticing (sp?) as Sondheim's other shows. So, it's probably that more than any other aspect of this production.

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...like Doyle's direction overrides the book/score??

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Would you say the same thing for Sweeney?

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So then what about it do you think made Doyle's contribution to Company more enhancing than of Sweeney?

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I def agree that Doyle's orchestration concepts fits light years better with Company. Instead of Lovett playing the tuba for no apparent reason (I really never understood why in Sweeney they played instruments other than for the fact that they actors were to be the orchestra), characters played the piano (namely for Ladies Who Lunch) for a point. Whichever character played the piano during Ladies Who Lunch was supposed to be a pianist at some bar or where ever they were. There was a purpose other than implementing the actor/musician concept. So yes, it just fit better in this show.

But I think, for me, the reason why I didn't think this was as impacting as Sweeney was mainly that the story/score aren't as up to par as other Sondheim works. But then again, like you said, less than perfect Sondheim is still genius.

Let me just say how cute Raul was during Company and What Would We Do Without You. His dancing and responses to "what would we do without you" were the cutest EVER! Why is he so adorable? Does he know it? He should

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I really can't get over how cute he is. I don't want to turn into some fangirly, but the fact of the matter is, Raul is as cute as a button.

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Argh, they're not even at intermission yet and I already can't wait to hear about it!

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Well, I saw the show last night. Raul was not only in top shape during the performance, but at the stage door as well. That man is just one of the many reasons I adore this community so much. He was such a gentleman and he was really greatful for everyone who was there to show support. I have never seen Raul that vocally on top of things. It certainly seems as though he's had some vocal training. I loved watching his support during Being Alive, cause he held onto those notes and his whole body was workin'! I was also wondering if he's quit smoking for the time being. Just because he seemed to have much more technique with his voice than before.

I was so proud of him. And he was so happy to see familiar faces there. It was a wonderful night.

I will say this though, I sort of wish I could have seen this before Sweeney Todd. It's not fair that people are going to compare the two, but they most definitely will. Raul is fabulous, and in top form. But they are just so different. Sweeney is more like an opera, and this I felt was more like a play with music. I loved it. And the entire cast was phenominal. *sighs* I've missed Raul, and Broadway seems much brighter now that he's back. Bravo Raul, bravo. No one deserves it more.

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The pumpkin picture is the cutest thing!!

See main board thread for extensive thoughts, but Raul was brilliant last night. He again moved me to tears, and I'm really proud of him. I don't even know what to say. He's sexy and sweet and absolutely heartbreaking. Perfect in all possible ways.

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Umm...yea. This is pretty.

http://www.companyonbroadway.com/vogue.html

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Updated On: 11/1/06 at 12:29 PM

I will admit, I didn't want to like him when I saw company. I just thought for some reason that he was overrated ( a stupid thought) and I came prepared not to like him.


he won me over at once. he was amazing, the voice, the look, and the emotion all made the show for me.

I love him.

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Wow. Sexy does not even begin to describe that. Yay for Raul, and look out world.

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Yes it is! :)

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