Pippin Benefit concert — Page 2

#26

Raul Esparza to star in Pippin benefit concert

Posted: 10/6/04 at 10:57pm

Tickets will go on sale at the end of the month and they will range from $50-$5000, so your level of support will make a big difference as to where you sit and whether or not you'd like to make it to the after party VIP section.

I'm really glad you're excited...more news will follow in the coming weeks...including the rest of the casting.

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Updated On: 10/6/04 at 10:57 PM

#27

Raul Esparza to star in Pippin benefit concert

Posted: 10/7/04 at 9:59am

Wow, I would love to pay $5000 for such a wonderful cause...someday...someday...

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#28

its not called

Posted: 10/7/04 at 10:17am

While I do LOOOOOVE me some JTags, I think Cheyenne would make an amazing Pippin. I almost want to say I hope it's NOT one of them, just because I can't go, but I'll try not to be TOO selfish and say that would be amazing for everyone who CAN go
and for whoever ends up as Pippin.

So, good luck Pippin, even though I'll have to miss.

EDIT: NYN, please come and verify Cheyenne's amazing-ness.

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Andrew, tonight isn't about you! It isn't even about me!!! - [FD]

Updated On: 10/7/04 at 10:17 AM

#29

its not called

Posted: 10/7/04 at 10:20am

Ooooooooooh, maybe Michael Arden as Pippin? Unfortunately, we know he's free. That could be interesting.

Jamie...I know you're online...

EDIT: Plus, if Michael Arden does Pippin, we know it'll make MoG's LIFE!

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Andrew, tonight isn't about you! It isn't even about me!!! - [FD]

Updated On: 10/7/04 at 10:20 AM

#30

its not called

Posted: 10/7/04 at 11:23am

It will be interesting to see who else is added to the cast... ::still just as excited as I was last night::

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#31

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 12:19pm

Playbill online...

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/88851.html

booo

#32

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 12:26pm

WHAT?????? IT was all a VERY mean joke!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
No Fair!!!
::stamps foot on ground!::

EDIT-POO-POO!

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"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

Updated On: 10/7/04 at 12:26 PM

#33

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 1:37pm

*whines*
Raúl!
"another committment"
hmmmm....
Still, PIPPIN would have been perfect for him.

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A work of art is an invitation to love.

Updated On: 10/7/04 at 01:37 PM

#34

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 1:37pm

Oh noooo, "Don't Cry Out Loud"?

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Andrew, tonight isn't about you! It isn't even about me!!! - [FD]

#35

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast...:sniff, sniff::

Posted: 10/7/04 at 1:42pm

"we keep it inside, learn how to hide our feelings. fly high and proud and when you should fall, remember you almost had it all..." Sorry, couldn't help it...
::tear::

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"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

#36

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 1:43pm

This is awful of me but I'm actaully glad he's not going to be in it so now I don't have to miss another Raul experience. Damn college! Sorry guys but if he has something else that sounds promising as well!

#37

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 1:44pm

*gasp*
CARA!

I'm kidding. I know. <333

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A work of art is an invitation to love.

#38

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 1:47pm

Cara, no comment! And your icon...what happened to your icon...!

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"What a mystery this world. One day you love them and the next day you want to kill them a thousand times over." The Masked Bandit in THE FALL

#39

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 1:59pm

I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorry I'm sorrry...lol! Ohh you guys know my icon changes alll the time! Raul will be back soon but I had to put the Little Women marquis up and represent lol! Ok not really represent since I have no part in this production but I'm showing love for it!

#40

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 3:18pm

Im very upset Raul will not be a part of this, however Billy Porter and Darius de Haas will be great. I would love to see Michael Arden as Pippin.

Updated On: 10/7/04 at 03:18 PM

#41

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 3:18pm

Sorry double post

Updated On: 10/7/04 at 03:18 PM

#42

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 5:00pm

Hey there,

I am incredibly sorry that the press release that went out was incorrect. Raul is a fantastic performer as you all know and when he approached me about performing in the concert, I couldn't have been more thrilled. I found out about the discrepancy at the same time you all did when Raul's manager corrected the Playbill.com and BroadwayWorld.com editors. It was fairly recently, apparently that Raul booked the film and Kate Shindle and I weren't informed of his withdrawal until today. Again...I am very sorry about this and I hope to one day see Raul play this role.

More casting will be announced in the coming weeks! And I think you'll be happy with it!

Love, Jamie

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#43

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 5:04pm

What film? C'est Rent?

#44

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 5:17pm

=O A mistake?? On Playbill.com??? IMPOSSIBLE!

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Andrew, tonight isn't about you! It isn't even about me!!! - [FD]

Updated On: 10/7/04 at 05:17 PM

#45

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 5:52pm

"What film? C'est Rent?"

Just to let you know, Raul is not officially connected to the RENT movie.

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Updated On: 10/7/04 at 05:52 PM

#46

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 6:01pm

hmm. A movie? *ponders*
This could be interesting, I guess. Wonder what...

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A work of art is an invitation to love.

#47

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 9:20pm

I think Ben Vereen should open up the show with Magic To Do. The song isn't that difficult, and it would be amazing to have him back. I am thrilled about de Haas and Porter, though.
My Dream Cast:
Pippin: Gavin Creel/Barrett Foa
Charlemagne: Tom Wopat?
Fastrada: Bebe Neuwirth/Karen Ziemba?
Catherine: Jessica Grove?
Berthe: Andrea Martin

#48

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 9:24pm

I cannot believe it. Why Raúl, WHY?!

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#49

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 9:42pm

as great as it would have been to see Raul onstage for my first time since the Evita tour, I'll take the high-flying tenors of Billy and Darius anyday! that's a powerhouse set of Pippins!

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#50

Raul Esparza NOT to be part of cast

Posted: 10/7/04 at 9:43pm

Raul in a movie would be awesome! I could actually get to watch it over and over... Karen, can you tell us anything about it? Is it a mainstream film or an indie thing?