The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, part two- Page 186
The Official Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, part two
#4625the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/8/07 at 2:59pmHe looks like a LOTR nerd in those :-p
#4626the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/8/07 at 3:14pm
Seems appropriate right now:
Ariella
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/10/06
#4627the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/8/07 at 3:45pm
Yeah, that one's always relevant.
And I like the glasses.
Updated On: 4/8/07 at 03:45 PM
#4628the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/8/07 at 3:54pm
Particularly with that first photo. 
It never stops being amusing.
To The Stage!
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/28/06
#4629the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/8/07 at 10:16pm
Aw, he looks cute in glasses.
Heh, that never gets old does it?
I'm only good at being young
#4630the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/8/07 at 10:23pm
Question - was Raul ever tied to "Assassins"?? I was doing some preliminary research on the show tonight, and a website listed Raul as part of the "original" cast. I rushed to my CD to double check just in case I missed something, but no he is not listed there. So now I'm just confused. Just thought I'd check.
here is the link to the site:
http://broadwaymusicalhome.com/shows/assassins.htm
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#4631the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/8/07 at 10:26pmYeah, he was. I can't remember which role -- a small one. I don't know the show well, but I think the character's name started with a Z? He was tied to a production that ultimately never happened, really; it was indefinitely postponed, and then we got the Roundabout one.
#4632the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/8/07 at 10:27pmHe was part of a workshop in like...2001-ish? He was Zangara I believe.
#4633the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/8/07 at 10:28pmAhhh, ok that makes sense now. Thanks!
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#4634the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/8/07 at 10:50pm
Mandi's right -- Zangara.
I was just listening to Assassins today, actually. He would have been a cool addition to the already awesome cast, but when it finally happened after being postponed following 9/11, he was no longer attached. The Normal Heart and Assassins completely overlapped.
#4635the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/8/07 at 10:59pmIt'd certainly be interesting to see him as Zangara.
Chrysanthemum62001
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/14/04
#4636the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/9/07 at 12:18am
Right. I asked him when I saw Taboo if he was still connected to Assassins. He was really sad that he couldn't do it because he was contracted with Taboo. I was so upset then, but it all worked out for the best. Cause he got to give the performance to which aspiring actors should aspire to. Man, if you believe in God like I do, it's amazing to think how much in control he is.
Man. Seems so long ago now.
misschung
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/18/07
#4637the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/9/07 at 9:36amOne of my friends just saw Company two nights ago and loved it. Its amazing, I have yet to hear a bad review of that show from people I know who have seen it. go Raul!
#4638the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/9/07 at 2:41pmI'm going on 5/4 to see it again! Row BB! I'm so excited! I <3 Raul!
#4639the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/9/07 at 2:43pm
Seeing the show will be the kickoff to the celebration of my impending 21st birthday. It seems fitting. 
To The Stage!
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#4640the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/9/07 at 3:07pm
When is your birthday Em? And yes, what a perfect gift for yourself.
I'm only good at being young
#4641the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/9/07 at 3:21pm
Now only if we can get Raul out to take your first legal shot with you. Now there's a memory!
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!
#4642the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/9/07 at 3:31pm
It's in like two weeks.
Tink, you aim far higher than I.
The whole big birthday thing made it seem like the right place to be that night. (Aside from a room with alcohol.)
#4643the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/9/07 at 3:36pmI'd try for Adam & Raul, but god only knows what coast Adam is on at the moment, lol!
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SOMMS: I knew it was Tink!
Ariella
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#4644the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/9/07 at 5:27pmThat sounds like a perfect birthday, Em. Maybe at the stagedoor you could get him to sing "Happy Birthday." Maybe even in a weird falsetto like Adam.
ElphieDefiesGravity
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/27/04
#4645the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/9/07 at 6:12pm
Ariella, I really like your avatar.
That is a really good present to yourself, Em.
Wishes come true, not free.
#4646the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/9/07 at 6:22pmHehe, I dont think he'd do that!
Ariella
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/10/06
#4647the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/9/07 at 6:42pm
Yes, you're probably right. Raul doesn't get quite as hyper as Adam, though I have seen him fairly energized on occasion.
Thanks, Elphie TNH remains one of my most powerful and intense theater experiences to date, and it's still difficult to articulate.
#4648the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/9/07 at 6:48pmIt's crazy to think that that was almost three years ago. Or... only three, depending on how you want to think about it.
Ariella
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/10/06
#4649the official raul esparza thread
Posted: 4/9/07 at 7:16pmI know. Some aspects of his performance in Company reminded me slightly of TNH, so that production has been on my mind again lately.
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