The Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, Part Four- Page 43
The Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, Part Four
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The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1050
Posted: 8/30/08 at 6:40pmAnd the most provocative tag line ever!
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1051
Posted: 8/30/08 at 7:31pm
Aww, thanks, I hadn't seen it yet.
LOVE the tagline. Love it. That'll sell this thing.
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1052
Posted: 8/30/08 at 7:48pm
You know how I found it? It was a paid link on the Amazon page of that audiobook you mentioned! 
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1053
Posted: 8/30/08 at 8:02pmThat tagline. Oh dear. lol
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The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1054
Posted: 8/30/08 at 8:21pmBut wait - they've got the Barrymore between 8th and 9th instead of between Broadway and 8th!? Heaven knows, I've spent enough time there with COMPANY to know where it is. Wonder if Piven will get the main dressing room this time?
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1055
Posted: 8/30/08 at 8:30pm
The dressing room Raul had for Company is actually connected to another room, which they turned into a green room for the cast to commune and hang out. I don't know if they'll keep it that way for a show with such a small cast, so I'd assume Piven is going to get the big one.
My mother was asking what I was snickering at so I showed her the tagline, and she didn't get it. Hahah.
And yeah, someone should fix that about the Barrymore.
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1056
Posted: 9/2/08 at 8:33pm
Anyone else think this would be a delightful segue for Raúl after Speed-The-Plow? It would also fit in rather nicely with his recent penchant for fantasy and genre work. 
"Spirit" materializes on Broadway
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The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1057
Posted: 9/2/08 at 10:07pmI saw the prior production on Broadway. Big yawn! It would be nice to see Raul spend a lot of time on stage in a tux, but the play seems terribly dated. This is a stellar producing team. Wonder what they see in this that I don't? Does lend itself to some starry stunt casting.
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1058
Posted: 9/4/08 at 1:15pmFor anyone who doesn't have the DVD, here's your chance to see "ShowBusiness: The Road To Brodway". It will be airing on Showtime all this month, starting at 7PM (et) Sunday September 6.
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1059
Posted: 9/4/08 at 4:03pm
Among items in the silent auction at the Westport County Playhouse Gala (the pricey benefit Raúl is performing in on the 15th) is this:
"... and a backstage tour of David Mamet’s satirical Broadway comedy “Speed-the-Plow” with its star, three-time Tony nominee Raúl Esparza, including limousine, dinner at Sardi’s and show tickets."
Full details here: http://www.westportplayhouse.org/info/gala/auction
(You only get Raúl for the backstage tour, not dinner and the limo ride. )
I wonder how much this will go for....
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1060
Posted: 9/4/08 at 5:33pm
He's probably afraid people will maul him in the limo.
I wonder if Albert's going to drive..
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The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1062
Posted: 9/4/08 at 9:53pmThis is Westport. Better take out a mortgage for this one!
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1063
Posted: 9/4/08 at 10:37pm
LOL! I wonder if they'll tell him how much he went for.
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1064
Posted: 9/5/08 at 1:57pm
Some generous soul has posted a clip of "Petrified" on you-know-where.
Petrified
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1065
Posted: 9/5/08 at 2:53pm
ooooo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3_qRVt7DfE
@4:34. Never gets old. Or, not sexy. Work it, E!
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The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1067
Posted: 9/5/08 at 7:30pmI'm glad this clip of TABOO is back. It has been missing for a while, and it is wonderful.
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The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1068
Posted: 9/6/08 at 8:59amHee... I love that rehearsal footage where he's dancing around in his manpri pants.
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1069
Posted: 9/7/08 at 12:11amA little OT but Amy Justman is getting married later today! My sister's boyfriend is the Best Man.
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1070
Posted: 9/7/08 at 8:05am
aw! That's so cool 
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The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1071
Posted: 9/7/08 at 10:43am
Congrats to Amy!
And Barbara Walsh is performing tomorrow night - better than even money that Raul is there for her.
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1072
Posted: 9/7/08 at 7:04pmwhere?
Barbara Walsh 411#1073
Posted: 9/7/08 at 8:42pm
Barbara's appearing at The Laurie Beechman Theatre at 407 West 42nd St. (@ 9th Ave) for a one night only concert, as part of their celebrated "Voices from the Great White Way" Series. The series has just kicked off with sold out engagements from Becca Ayers (South Pacific),Donna Lynne Champlin (Sweeney Todd) and Luba Mason (Chicago). This one night only concert takes place on Monday, September 8th @ 7pm. There is a $25 cover, as well as a $15 food or beverage minimum (a full bar and dinner menu is available).
Updated On: 9/7/08 at 08:42 PM
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Barbara Walsh 411#1074
Posted: 9/8/08 at 12:41pmOrdered a Speed-the-Plow ticket for a performance in the middle of previews. It is always interesting to see how things change from an earlier period in a run to a later, more "mature" performance.
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