#476
Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:34pm
Someone needs to withdraw his bottle of hair gel.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
The Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, Part Four — Page 20
#477
Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:37pm
I think he looks fine at his current weight, although really, he could use some teeth whitening.
"A chunker"? Hee, skittles.
Anyway, I haven't said so here yet, but I'm so happy for Raul about the nomination. And his response was, as always, very eloquent and made me smile.
"A chunker"? Hee, skittles.
Anyway, I haven't said so here yet, but I'm so happy for Raul about the nomination. And his response was, as always, very eloquent and made me smile.
Updated On: 5/14/08 at 08:37 PM
#478
Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:37pm
I remember him in Cabaret...he was pretty skinny (well, he had to be really, he was playing a crack smoking man whore! [that's just my endearment for the Emcee. 
])
But I do notice the weight change a little in those pictures.
I'm not that concerned though, because no matter what he's still a gorgeous guy. That's not meant to sound shallow, I just think he's quite handsome. Chunky or not, I love me some Raul. :)
Also, that Homecoming picture is so adorable. As is Raul's response to the nomination. I'm a bit surprised he was nominated, though, but the two of them did very well so the recognition is deserved.
]) But I do notice the weight change a little in those pictures.
I'm not that concerned though, because no matter what he's still a gorgeous guy. That's not meant to sound shallow, I just think he's quite handsome. Chunky or not, I love me some Raul. :)
Also, that Homecoming picture is so adorable. As is Raul's response to the nomination. I'm a bit surprised he was nominated, though, but the two of them did very well so the recognition is deserved.
"I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and dreamer of improbable dreams." - Doctor Who
"Yes, the brutalities of progress are called revolutions. When they are over, men recognize that the human race has been harshly treated but it has moved forward." - Les Miserables
Updated On: 5/14/08 at 08:37 PM
#480
Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:54pm
Word.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#481
Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:58pm
Absolutely, he's one of those people who holds on to their looks as they age. Though, the intelligence and great personality have a lot to do with it.
Definitely. that's mainly the reason why he's my biggest inspiration - he is incredibly intelligent and insightful not to mention is one of the most loveliest people I've ever met.
It's hard to explain this without sounding like a dork, but basically Raul is the reason why I'm still pursuing theater. Had I not met him, not talked to him, there is a great possibility that I wouldn't be in school at the moment working towards a degree in Theater Arts. He's so personable and kind, and extraordinarily talented that it rubs off ... and it comes across whenever he speaks about a project or a role.
Definitely. that's mainly the reason why he's my biggest inspiration - he is incredibly intelligent and insightful not to mention is one of the most loveliest people I've ever met.
It's hard to explain this without sounding like a dork, but basically Raul is the reason why I'm still pursuing theater. Had I not met him, not talked to him, there is a great possibility that I wouldn't be in school at the moment working towards a degree in Theater Arts. He's so personable and kind, and extraordinarily talented that it rubs off ... and it comes across whenever he speaks about a project or a role.
"I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and dreamer of improbable dreams." - Doctor Who
"Yes, the brutalities of progress are called revolutions. When they are over, men recognize that the human race has been harshly treated but it has moved forward." - Les Miserables
#482
Tonight is one of those nights where this thread makes me really happy.
Posted: 5/14/08 at 8:59pm
Tonight is one of those nights where this thread makes me really happy.
#483
Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:05pm
Hehe, me too.
For me, one of the things I admire most about him aside from his talent is how passionate he is about the theater, as a form of artistic expression -- as something you can, and often do, fully, completely love. That's a sentiment very close to my heart, and it's always gratifying to see it reflected in someone who's work you really respect.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
For me, one of the things I admire most about him aside from his talent is how passionate he is about the theater, as a form of artistic expression -- as something you can, and often do, fully, completely love. That's a sentiment very close to my heart, and it's always gratifying to see it reflected in someone who's work you really respect.
#485
Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:15pm
Yeah, exactly. I mean, it's an industry with a lot of ego, and he's certainly not without his share, but it doesn't entirely consume who he is, which can be a turn-off with a lot of actors.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#486
Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:18pm
princess? ego? never!
Sooo....less than a week until Show Stoppers...do you think he will still be sporting the long hair?
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!
Sooo....less than a week until Show Stoppers...do you think he will still be sporting the long hair?
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!
#487
Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:18pm
Maybe his gel will miraculously go missing before then.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#488
Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:24pm
One of the sweetest things I ever heard him say about his colleagues was his reaction to AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. He said that his feelings watching the Steppenwolf company must be like those of a parent watching a child perform, he was so overwhelmed by his love and pride for them.
#489
Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:33pm
I'm going to write "chunker" on my refrigerator door. Should make a good deterrent in times of weakness and it'll make me laugh when I need it.
I use the term in a more affectionate manner, like a cute pudgy baby.
I use the term in a more affectionate manner, like a cute pudgy baby.
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
#490
Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:35pm
Or a baby bear!
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#491
Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:43pm
Maybe his gel will miraculously go missing before then.
Maybe you-know-who reads this thread and will make that happen for us.
Is it sad that my brain goes from "Aww, baby bear!" to Stephen Colbert?
Maybe you-know-who reads this thread and will make that happen for us.
Is it sad that my brain goes from "Aww, baby bear!" to Stephen Colbert?
#492
Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:45pm
total side note but I know a lot of you are big fans of his - NJPAC this season will have Brian Stokes Mitchell concert in October.
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!
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!
#493
Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:50pm
You guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ6zJrnJNCo
I don't care that it has nothing to do with Raul.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ6zJrnJNCo
I don't care that it has nothing to do with Raul.
#494
Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:52pm
I was TOTALLY thinking of Knut when I made my post. He's not tiny and adorable anymore, though. Well, not tiny. Still pretty adorable.
Also fitting that the top story on Yahoo currently is about polar bears as a threatened species.
Thanks for the info, Tink! I really wish that Stokes would be in another show, as completely, mindblowingly awesome as his concerts are.
Also fitting that the top story on Yahoo currently is about polar bears as a threatened species.
Thanks for the info, Tink! I really wish that Stokes would be in another show, as completely, mindblowingly awesome as his concerts are.
Updated On: 5/14/08 at 09:52 PM
#495
Posted: 5/14/08 at 9:55pm
Well, presumably both Knut and Raul are cuddly.
#496
Posted: 5/14/08 at 10:02pm
I would certainly think so, kean.
https://www.comedycentral.com/colbertreport/videos.jhtml?videoId=90339
Knut! And a hilarious Word.
Relevance? Uh.... I once (seriously) had a dream that Raul was being interviewed by Jon Stewart on The Daily Show. It was, like, the best dream ever.
https://www.comedycentral.com/colbertreport/videos.jhtml?videoId=90339
Knut! And a hilarious Word.
Relevance? Uh.... I once (seriously) had a dream that Raul was being interviewed by Jon Stewart on The Daily Show. It was, like, the best dream ever.
#497
Posted: 5/14/08 at 10:03pm
I think the cuddly connection is relevance enough.
A work of art is an invitation to love.
#498
Posted: 5/14/08 at 10:10pm
Hee, I was totally going to post the link to the Knut video, but got distracted watching it again.
I wish Stokes would be in a show again. It seems Raul is the only person I'm a fan of that is consistently on Broadway these days. There's just a dearth of classic leading man roles in musicals. Now it's all about the pretty boys with pretty voices and nothing below the surface.
I wish Stokes would be in a show again. It seems Raul is the only person I'm a fan of that is consistently on Broadway these days. There's just a dearth of classic leading man roles in musicals. Now it's all about the pretty boys with pretty voices and nothing below the surface.
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
Updated On: 5/14/08 at 10:10 PM
#499
Posted: 5/14/08 at 10:18pm
Stokes as Fredrik in a revival of A Little Night Music - yea or nay?
#500
Posted: 5/14/08 at 10:24pm
I'd be perfectly content with just a revival of A Little Night Music.
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