The Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, Part Four- Page 32

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 6/15/08 at 8:58pm

Updated On: 1/24/09 at 08:58 PM

[humbugfoto]

Posted: 6/15/08 at 9:07pm

From the Red Carpet arrivals tonight. Not the most flattering photo ever taken of Raúl:

[misschung]

Posted: 6/15/08 at 11:11pm

aw. But I think it's at least better than the one from last year...

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 6/15/08 at 11:55pm

I'm ok with him not winning. I would rather have it be for a performance that is more deserving than this was.

Everyone's favorite driver was apparently at the Tonys tonight.

[sweetestsiren]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 12:29am

On the bright side, maybe when he finally does win, he'll be able to pull a Patti LuPone and talk straight through the exit music. "SHUT UP, it's been 29 YEARS!" That was fantastic.

Really though, it just wasn't his year. I have a feeling he'll have a really good shot next year. And the nomination is still nice.
Updated On: 6/16/08 at 12:29 AM

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 12:50am

I was sad for a minute, but it's okay. Maybe next year.

I had a total blast at the awards.

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 12:54am

Updated On: 1/24/09 at 12:54 AM

[keen on kean]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 1:06am

My first Tonys, and it was lots of fun! Raul looked good (from a distance), and didn't seem too upset. (I thought Jim Norton's speech was quite touching.) It looked like Raul was choking up a little for his old buds from Steppenwolf-

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 1:12am

He did look great. He cleans up well.

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 1:13am

He was SO handsome up close. My friend was very very smitten...lol. He was more attractive than I even thought!

[keen on kean]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 1:25am

Any seat warmers get to sit next to him? It seemed like the seat next to him was vacant a couple of times - fun thing with Tony Roberts sitting there, too!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 1:31am

Seat fillers. There to fill holes for the cameras, not to warm seats for The Talent.

[misschung]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 1:34am

"fun thing with Tony Roberts sitting there, too!"

That was so cute

[LePetiteFromage]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 1:34am

Updated On: 1/24/09 at 01:34 AM

[misschung]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 1:36am

Tony Award seat warmer - sounds like a plan to me

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 1:46am

Hah, there are many rules, but "Do not pass notes" is not among them. *note to self for next time*

[humbugfoto]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 11:20am

Raúl looked much more relaxed this year as his category was being announced:



(Is that….dare I say it….do I see a reappearnce of.…the mullet??? )

Raúl enjoying Tony Roberts' performance from Xanadu:

[misschung]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 11:24am

So cute.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 11:36am

The red carpet pictures don't do a bit of justice to how handsome he looked last night. I love the hair.

I was sitting next to Fantabulous during the Xanadu performance, happily watching Cheyenne Jackson and his shorts, when she started poking me in the shoulder like, "Look! LOOK!" I had no idea what could possibly be on the screen that I apparently MUST look at, but the Tony Roberts thing was hysterical.

[humbugfoto]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 12:09pm

Raúl's beautifully eloquent and gracious Red Carpet interview is now available on the Tony website.

http://www.tonyawards.com/en_US/interactive/video/show.html#carpet

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 12:15pm

lol, "You're back!"

Those women make him look so tall.

That was a sweet interview. He did seem so happy last night.

[misschung]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 12:43pm

Way to cut to the chase, interview women.

[Perfectly Marvelous]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 1:05pm

Raul handled himself well, I think, during the interview.

I was not able to watch all of the Tony's last night (although I did witness LuPone's speech which was quite amazing). It would be hilarious to see Raul to do the same whenever he wins his Tony ... just keep on going right through the exit music.

[keen on kean]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 1:17pm

Very nice, intelligent interview. Raul was enjoying it this year, I think. Last year must have been hell.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 6/16/08 at 1:26pm

I'd imagine not having the pressure of performing (by yourself, no less) helps, too.