Raúl Esparza - Side By Side By Side - Company revival

[Easleytee]

Fucking drivel.

[NateSean]

I miss being on a stage. I saw Company on the very stage that I performed in Anne Frank on during my high school years.

[ShLinGyPoPsIcLes]

OMG Raul's face at the end after he has blew his kazoo makes my heart break every time I watch this :(

[stricker4140]

The fist time my wife made me watch this musical I did not like it. Now I have it on my iPod and watch it at least once or twice a week. I would have to say it is by far my favorite musical. It takes me back to when I was the only single person with my friends.

[blithium]

Wow. . .I didn't see it before. The kazoo, the look, there's nobody. . .

[shadowkid379]

I like his "here is the church, here is the steeple" stick

[646guy]

It's the realization he has no one to "play against." This part of the song is a form of call and response where the husband plays first and the wife next. Bobby clearly expects someone to jump in there but no one does and it's a continuation of Bobby's journey into possibly entertainiing something permanent.

[angrywiggler64]

such a fun number!

[proopsforpresident]

@DramaXDogz Well his kazo playing was not answered by a woman; when all the other men played their instruments they were answered by a woman.

[aasjb4ever]

Ok., can someone explain why Raúl goes blank after his little kazoo bit and why he looks like he just came to a huge realization?

[SaintAlia10191]

@aasjb4ever Because he has no one to play with. He makes a great third wheel, but that's all. Ulitmately marriage is a bicycle built for two and there's no one to pedal with.

[646guy]

Bobby is the eternal bachelor. Everyone had a "response" from their spouse except him (as he's single)...the "Side By Side" and "What Would I Do Without You" aspect that is reinforced as he is beside no one...

[ndnsurfer]

The couples share the solos. The husband or wife plays one part and the other plays the tail end of teh solo. No one plays his tail.

[AnthonyF53]

Raul is immense!

[MercedesEve]

I love this play. It's so funny because it's all about real life. Your friends pressure you to get married, you date around, and in the end, NOTHING CHANGES. I love it.

[Tebanco60]

Marvelous version!!!

[Waterjet8]

if it wasent for w&g season 7 i would have never even knew this song existed. actually if it wasent for will and grace i wouldent have noticed that a lot of things existed like barry manilow and being bisexual and having a differant view on the world.

=] <33

[JJLovin]

Does anyone else love how Joanne playing the percussion instruments oddly fits her character so well? lol.

[stickyfixer]

Actors having to perform while holding trombones and wheeling around keyboards is a cumbersome and ridiculous sight. The actor/musician form is a good one when used on the right material - it's not some kind of 'one idea fits all' magic formula. I think for the most part audiences like it because it's so impressive that (some of the) performers can do it - like juggling or gymnastics is impressive. John Doyle is a ballbag.

[soniccherry]

Agreed. I do think it's particularly effective with this number, though. It provides a nice contrast with Robert being the only one who doesn't play an instrument (in this song, at least) and it also gives a nice glimpse into how he views the married couples, which (I think at least,) surprises him at the end. If nothing else, John Doyle made the right decision for this song.

[lynnieb88]

Im sorry I disagree, I think if you watch the whole thing you see the contrast between Robert and his friends... They all have something to live for and he doesn't. The instruments just emphasise the point a bit further I think.

[kwgybo345]

totally agree.

[infernoblaze112]

Side by Side by Side is just so smooth and catchy :]

[lilactor18]

i have a question that may be really dumb, but did they really play the instruments???

[theBestArts]

Not a dumb question at all.

My understanding is yes. In fact, Raul learned to play "Being Alive" specifically for his role. Not the piano in general - just the accompaniment for "Being Alive".

[MichaelCrawfordsFan]

I officially love this Show. Raul's version of Side By Side is so much fun :)

[aqua1993]

it's also very sad :(

[squeegeebeckenhiem]

This made me so happy just now :DD

GAH i love this show &hearts;&hearts;

[bluebettle]

Raul's turn at about 6:40 sold the entire show to me. At first I was kinda on the fence about it, being annoyed at the whole Actor Muso thing, but seeing the look of sadness and terror on Raul's face just really cemented how great it was.

[MDSCFALNM]

My favorite version of this song. Ever.

[licensetojive]

I don't know, i really like Raul, but he kind of creeps me out sometimess.

[kingofkards91]

There's been some really awesome revivals lately. They need to do a revival of Crazy for You and Brigadoon. I was in high school productions of them the past couple years and I have fallen in love with them. I would DEFINITLY go to NY to see them.

[sundayinthepark08]

A revival of Brigadoon is underway. :)

[kingofkards91]

Huch-i!!!!!!

When!?

Where!?

[sundayinthepark08]

It starts in Boston at the Colonial Theatre on October 14 where it will run until November 9. It will open on Broadway in Spring of 2009 under the direction and choreography of Rob Ashford and a revised book by John Guare.

[MDSCFALNM]

Apparently, it's been postponed.

[quiksilver2323]

John Doyle undeservingly didn't win best director for this show =( he won it for Sweeney

Spring Awakening for some reason beat this BRILLIANT revival out...but it was Spring awakening...and Spring Awakening did own the Tonys....but still!