Raul Esparza - Being Alive

From the February 20th, 2008 "Company" edition of "Great Performances" on PBS.

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[bc9021010001]

That's funny -- a fan of Broadway who doesn't like gay humor. What an idiot.

[funboy7979]

So you are a rabid fan -- why? Guy has no charisma or skill.

[Maggie West]

Amazing. Simply amazing.

[funboy7979]

Struggling to produce the illusion of a legit singing voice is painful to watch. Old-timey indicating in place of acting skill is embarrassing. I've not seen anyone else who did not shine in this role; the problem's not with the material. Paying a lot of money on Broadway tickets one naturally expects a high level of accomplishment, just as when buying tickets to a big league sporting event, or agreeing on a plumber's fee. When one pays professional rates one expects a professional job.

[Justin Hawn]

To be quite honest, Raul Esparza commands the stage just fine. Yes, this production goes over the top. That's precisely what Sondheim shows do. That's precisely what musical theatre does. If you don't like the tone of the piece, then that's your problem. Go watch The Glass Menagerie. It's certainly no reason to try and tear down a artist with all of these hyperbolic slams. If you don't see an artistic value in someone like Esparza and this production, then I feel sorry for you, you snob.

[Justin Hawn]

I have read a lot of your comments, and I'm not sure what you're talking about when you make comments that Raul Esparza doesn't have a well trained singing voice or that he is less than proficient as an actor. You are sort of an idiot....... post some of your shit and lets see if you can do any better.

[funboy7979]

So here we go again, same old publicist posting many comments about the insignificance of YouTube comments. Little wonder her client also lacks originality.

[funboy7979]

Most major players are nominated for a Tony. The field each season is relatively tiny. Good for promoting Broadway, but hardly a sign of major accomplishment.

[funboy7979]

That is one excellent performance. Adrian Lester's I mean.

[funboy7979]

The object of my comments is the video. The object of your comments is your disagreement with my comments, your running theme here. If you do not wish me to comment, why engage me in conversation?