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The Raúl E. Esparza "Spread the Love" Thread, Part Four
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1675
Posted: 2/13/09 at 12:46am
In the Sondheim vein, "Ladies Who Lunch" or "Could I Leave You".
And for a duet with Norbert, "You Must Meet My Wife" (and Raúl has to sing Desiree's part").
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1676
Posted: 2/13/09 at 12:56amI will guaranteed burst into tears of joy if he does The Ladies Who Lunch.
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1677
Posted: 2/13/09 at 1:06amAnd for a change of pace, what about "Aldonza" from Man Of La Mancha?
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1678
Posted: 2/13/09 at 1:47amI"ve been hoping for a Pascal/Butz/Esparza trio of Matchmaker, Matchmaker for years. Though I gott a say it would be fun to hear him sing Lets Hear it for the Boy, or I Don't Do Sadness.
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1679
Posted: 2/13/09 at 12:01pm
I have iTunes on shuffle, and "Being Intense" just came up. I haven't heard this in ages, and I had forgotten how funny it was. I am appreciating the genius all over again. 
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1680
Posted: 2/13/09 at 2:02pmWest Side Story revival will have started previews. It's "Hoy Me Siento Hermosa" now.
Wanting life but never knowing how
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1681
Posted: 2/13/09 at 2:25pm
Even better, no? 
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1682
Posted: 2/13/09 at 3:29pm
Oh dear lord! If he can get hold of those lyrics.... 
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/30/08
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1683
Posted: 2/13/09 at 4:59pmOr even better a bilingual version like "O Holy Night."
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1685
Posted: 2/13/09 at 11:47pmHmm, there's a post that isn't showing up.
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1686
Posted: 2/14/09 at 12:05am
Ohhh, BAD BWW, eating posts again! 
Understudy Joined: 3/15/07
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1687
Posted: 2/14/09 at 10:28am
It was my message. I was going to suggest that Raúl do "Last Midnight" from Into the Woods. After all, we already know he can pull off a good Witch! Just look at his performance of "Defying Gravity" that's on Youtube!!
-Andi :)
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1688
Posted: 2/14/09 at 11:15am
I can see you now!
I had also thought On the Steps of the Palace might be cute.
Broadway Legend Joined: 9/30/08
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1689
Posted: 2/14/09 at 8:32pm"The Music that Makes Me Dance" from FUNNY GIRL - if he can hit some of those Barbra notes.
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1690
Posted: 2/15/09 at 3:00amI am the (proud?) owner of a pair of closing tickets.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/3/05
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1691
Posted: 2/15/09 at 3:01am
Quick flyby *hug* for Em
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1692
Posted: 2/15/09 at 3:03am
*cuddle*
I miss you!
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1693
Posted: 2/16/09 at 4:37am
I just saw Raul's Time Warp performance at Broadway on Broadway. Holy freaking crap. I have NEVER heard him sing like that. The only thing that I think comes close to it was that time he sang "God Give Me Strength". But not even then!
Not only that, but I don't think I've ever seen him perform with such abandon, excitement, or energy. Hair, maybe?
Oh, and another thing...he looks so CUBAN!!! I LOVE it! SO freaking HOOOOOOOT!
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1694
Posted: 2/16/09 at 10:48amGod Give Me Strength is one of my favorite things. Ever. That performance was nothing short of epic.
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1695
Posted: 2/18/09 at 8:52pmThere is a rumor that Raúl is shooting an episode of Law & Order: Criminal Intent this week. Anyone heard anything about that?
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1696
Posted: 2/18/09 at 9:30pm
No, Raul, don't succumb to the stage actor cliche!!
Kidding. That would be cool.
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1697
Posted: 2/18/09 at 9:36pmHuh. (Almost) any sighting of Raul would be great.
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1698
Posted: 2/19/09 at 2:53am
I guess he will never be able to use Chris Sieber's Spamalot bio line now.
Wanting life but never knowing how
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1699
Posted: 2/19/09 at 6:19am
Law and Order, awesome. Raul Esparza is a master of postponing but never eluding the theater stereotypes.
(I'm probably seeing Rent tonight. So. I'm going to miss Raul tonight. Last time I talked to Cary Shields I at least had Raul there to exchange grounding "this guy is crazy, right?" glances with.)
Updated On: 2/19/09 at 06:19 AM
The Raúl E. Esparza 'Spread The Love' Thread, Part Four#1700
Posted: 2/19/09 at 8:27pm
OK, a tiny bit more to the rumor about the Criminal Intent gig.
Its filming next week (not this week), and....they're also casting for an on-camera photo double who can portray him as a woman.
WTF??
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