The Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, Part Four — Page 4

#76

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 11:29am

The closing bothers me, too. I didn't think it would, but I will miss it - and "the boys" - and "The Girl." I wish more people had taken a chance to see it - it may be another 40 years before we see it on Broadway again, or any Pinter for that matter.

#77

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 11:33am

I will miss the boys so much!! I like genuinely love all these characters. I would cook them all dinner :)

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#78

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 12:18pm

This is going to make me sound massively insensitive, but... I'm fine with it. Any closing is sad, but when they're limited to begin with, it's not the kind of sadness that comes with like, hearing that there are suddenly two weeks left to something you had hoped would be around way longer. This has been really fun, and I'm glad my first exposure to Pinter was so great, but the heavy-duty emotional attachment isn't there for me with this one. And honestly, I think I'm actually grateful for that. I've seen some really great productions this season, but I'm keeping them all at arm's length for now!

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#79

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 1:04pm

No, I don't think that's insensitive. It's just for me personally TH closing signifies so much more. It's not just the play that's ending, it's NY that's ending. And that's something I can't even touch until I'm packing my suitcase for fear of an emotional breakdown.

Ow, it hurts!

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#80

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 2:42pm

Oh, totally; that's something I can definitely understand, on a smaller level. They come to signify things and time periods, and that's really powerful. I get really sentimental about ends of eras, so to speak; I know I'm coming up on a big one pretty soon, and I don't even really want to address it in any capacity other than the immediate until I'm there.

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A work of art is an invitation to love.

Updated On: 4/9/08 at 02:42 PM

#81

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 4:28pm

A blogger's review of Ladies Night plus two curtain call videos!

http://sarahbsadventures.blogspot.com/2008/04/ladies-one-honorary-who-sing-sondheim.html

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#82

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 6:24pm

Aw, no curtsey.

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#83

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 7:08pm

http://www.broadway.com/Gen/Buzz_Photo_Op.aspx?ci=563449

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Updated On: 4/9/08 at 07:08 PM

#84

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 7:22pm

Awwww.

Kinda crappy pictures on Broadway.com in general though.

#85

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 7:24pm

They were taking most of those at the stage door, I think. Not the best place for a photo op.

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#86

Posted: 4/9/08 at 7:25pm

Updated On: 1/23/09 at 07:25 PM

#87

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 7:27pm

It was very lovely. Maybe it will turn up on another video someplace. I hope so, anyway. It needs to be shared.

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#88

Posted: 4/9/08 at 7:28pm

Updated On: 1/23/09 at 07:28 PM

#89

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 7:34pm

I bid my fond farewell to Max, Joey, Lenny, Teddy, Sam and Ruth tomorrow. Alas, I don't have the balls to honor your suggestion. :P

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A work of art is an invitation to love.

#90

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 7:52pm

Then tell Teddy that your friend watches The Tudors and wants him to rape and pillage her monastery.

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#91

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 7:52pm

Maybe you guys should just draft me a list.

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#92

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 7:58pm

please confirm that he will be singing "the" song at the showstoppers show....k thanks!

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#93

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 8:01pm

I'm inclined to say I know what that is, but then, really, there are too many things it could possibly be. I could always just demand an on-the-spot set list. No problem.

My thesis is not writing myself and this is making me very very sad.

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A work of art is an invitation to love.

#94

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 10:24pm

I'm feeling of up for a laugh right now. I'm joining Emcee tomorrow so if you guys give me your showstoppers requests and I'm still feeling like this tomorrow night, I will type up (ie copy and paste) a list and give it to him. No, really.

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Updated On: 4/9/08 at 10:24 PM

#95

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/9/08 at 11:30pm

You're so going to get his "....." face.

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#96

Posted: 4/9/08 at 11:36pm

Updated On: 1/23/09 at 11:36 PM

#97

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/10/08 at 12:10am

I'm sorry, I'm not part of your cult. In fact, I hated the Company revival.

That being said, Raul's rendition of Weill's 'Lonely House' is absolutely lovely. Well played, Mr. Esparza!
Lonely House

#98

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/10/08 at 8:14am

we are a cult? heh...well, at least we stopped sacrificing young children a few months ago...too much to clean up.

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#99

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/10/08 at 8:17am

No, instead of sacrificing the kids, we just re-educate them. My kid now begs to hear "Multitudes of Amys" every time we get in the car. I played it for her yesterday and then started the Company cast album and she immediately said, "Oh, THAT'S Amy! I get it!" Yeah, she's 4.

As for the list of songs I want him to sing? Can I add "Luck Be a Lady" and "Trouble" to that list? I want him to sing some fun-non-angsty stuff, please.

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#100

re: The Raúl E. Esparza 'spread the love' thread, part four

Posted: 4/10/08 at 9:58am

I love the idea of "Luck Be a Lady". Wouldn't he kick ass in "Guys 'n' Dolls"?

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Updated On: 4/10/08 at 09:58 AM