Raúl!!! (broadway.com)

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 4:59pm

http://www.broadway.com/gen/Buzz_Story.aspx?ci=511212

I think my heart just melted into a big, huge puddle on the floor. He's so articulate and sweet. Lots of cute little anecdotes, and some insight into what's going on with him and Potts. The more I read or see, the more respect I have for this guy.

Break a leg tonight, you.

Updated On: 4/28/05 at 04:59 PM

[Chrysanthemum62001]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 5:01pm

I know! I loved what he said about Cabaret. As Aja pointed out, he *sounds* like a father now!

He's grown up!

[BroadwayDiva]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 5:02pm

Aww I love that interview! Raúl seems like such an amazing, wonderful guy.

Break a leg, cast and crew of Chitty!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 5:10pm

God, I love that he says he talks to the car. I love his interviews because he comes off so well, and he speaks so beautifully that even in writing, it feels really genuine. I can picture him saying all of these things, and having that gorgeous smile on his face - truly happy, appreciative and driven.

And his quote about the critics -
That yay/nay quality is disappointing. "Two thumbs up" doesn't mean anything. That's not a critic's job. I don't think a critic goes into a theater just to find out if they like a show or not. They want to talk about a show and feel like they are part of the theater, at least the ones that are good.

Keeps smashing me over the head.

I think I'll read this interview a few more times. THEN maybe the reviews will be up. *bites nails*

[neocomposer]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 5:18pm

I love that man. All the best to him and the cast!!

Break a leg, or better yet, as my dad says "sever a limb!"

[got-a-light]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 5:45pm

what a great honest interview! i love raul!

edit: when can i see that taboo documentry. it's killing me! is it avaliable yet. raul mentions that alot of people have seen it. where?
Updated On: 4/28/05 at 05:45 PM

[FosseBoi]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 5:54pm

OMG! I started getting teary eyed when he was talking about the kida coming up to when he was reading!ITS SO CUTE! I REALLY look up to him! I have GOT to see the show!

[orangeskittles]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 6:07pm

"Part of me was really proud of him for watching Cabaret at eleven and another part of me was like, "This is so inappropriate!" But the movie doesn't hold a candle to how dirty the Broadway production was."

Heh, I was 8 when I saw the movie. And I'm still bummed that I've never gotten to see it on stage!

Raul just sounded so sweet and caring in the interview. I did think it was weird for him to be taking on this kind of "family friendly" role, but it just shows his range as an actor. Is it weird that I love this guy so much even though I've never seen him live?

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 6:08pm

Is it weird that I love this guy so much even though I've never seen him live?
He's just that fantastic. Lots of people do.

Here come the reviews. I may have to go hide.

[EponineThenardier]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 6:37pm

Awww! I wanna have his little singing babies!

How old is he btw?

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 6:39pm

34? 35? 33? Somewhere in there.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 6:44pm

ha... Raul and singing babies... that's funny...

[Steve2]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 6:47pm

I saw Chitty last Thursday and he was amazing. I really respect him and his work. I wish there was more of him in Act II.
I very much liked the whole show as well.

[ruprecht]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 7:36pm

That's definitely one of the best interviews I've read with him. He seems to really be addressing how "difficult" he's been in the past and becoming a changed man. I'm DYING to see that taboo documentary. The interviewer saw it--does ANYONE on here have it?

[adampascalgal]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 7:38pm

ruprecht - I was wondering the same thing about the documentary! I would love to see that! That really was a great interview! Thanks for posting it Emcee!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 7:38pm

I think it was screened once in like... Brooklyn in the Fall. I was really curious to see it, but never got to. I've seen him singularly re-enact part of the "fight," which in retrospect was kind of funny, though.

[gavrochegirl]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 7:46pm

What a sweet guy! He is father-quality, even if he did do some adult plays and musicals. Once again, what a guy!

[adampascalgal]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 7:58pm

I've seen him singularly re-enact part of the "fight," which in retrospect was kind of funny, though.

Emcee - Was that in the Show Business Movie or are you referring to something else?

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 7:59pm

No, there used to be this adorable little video on the Tony website last year, where he talked about tech week, and storming out of rehearsal. He showed how he waved his arms about and such.

[adampascalgal]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 8:07pm

OOOOHHHH, you know what I actually saw that interview last year, now that you reminded me you are right he was sooo funny describing it!

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/28/05 at 8:07pm

"The flouncy wig!!"

[Muzzy]

Posted: 4/29/05 at 2:34am

I never saw the Tony video, but he was funny spoofing himself at the Gypsy of the Year.

[luvtheEmcee]

Posted: 4/29/05 at 2:39am

The whole thing sounds like it was pretty f*cked up, and it was totally blown out of proportion because of Reidel's need to sock Rosie; Raúl just got mixed up in that sh*t, which he didn't deserve one bit. But, in his defense, at least he can laugh about it now... or at least laugh at how seriously it all was taken. In the Tony video, he talks about how he went back to rehearsal that night, and the entire cast had done "interpretive drawings" of him storming out.

[ruprecht]

Posted: 4/29/05 at 8:01pm

I know he has tough competition, but I really want him to get a Tony nom again