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David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
CurtainPullDowner
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
#76re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 12:43pm
i hadnt heard anything about COMPANY, so i went over to the bw.com page for COMPANY and watched the video clip. Are Sondheim shows all staged the same?
And which one is Esperanza? Is he the guy singing on top of a big piano in the begining? The one with a huge lisp and a mediocre voice?
#77re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:06pmEmcee, it's sad that people feel a need to attack rather than contribute to a friendly conversation/debate. Since when can't opinions be opinions? The need to "defend" always changes the topics of threads here and the intended topic is ignored.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
SorryGrateful
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#78re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:10pmCurtainPullDowner, you're being obnoxious. Em clearly stated that she might not be the most objective person to debate the merits of each performance. But I still have more confidence in her than some of the other objective folks on this board. She's able to see her flaws and readily admits them. For you to call her out on her own biases when she's already called herself out is absurd.
You promised me poems. ~Tricky
#79re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:11pmThis thread is way to angsty. Good Lord, the people NOMINATED don't get this wound up about it!
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
SorryGrateful
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#80re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:12pmShut up, Mom, er, Rath! I hate you! You never let me do anything I want!
You promised me poems. ~Tricky
#81re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:14pm
Go to your room!
And I'd better not hear that COMPANY cd!! You are PUNISHED!
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
SorryGrateful
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#82re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:17pm
You're just jealous because you're disappointed in your own life! Well, you can't make me become you! I'll NEVER be you!
*runs to room*
*slams door*
You promised me poems. ~Tricky
#83re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:22pm
And you will never win a Tony with that attitude, Missy.
You think your precious Raul spoke to his Rath that way? Think about it.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
SorryGrateful
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#84re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:24pm
*muffled screams*
I can't hear you!!!!!!!!! This one's for you, MomRath!
*cranks "The Ladies Who Lunch"*
You promised me poems. ~Tricky
#85re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:24pmTHAT BETTER BE THE MONK VERSION!!
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
SorryGrateful
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#86re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:27pm
*opens door*
Like I would listen to that sh*t!
*stabs knife a little deeper*
You promised me poems. ~Tricky
#87re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:28pm
How DARE you talk to me like that about Queen Monk!!!
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
SorryGrateful
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#88re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:30pmI don't feel like playing this game anymore. I miss my "I Just Had a Baby!" thread.
You promised me poems. ~Tricky
#89re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:31pm
It's gone?? Damn.
I know what will make you feel better - imagine Raul and DHP on Celebrity DeathMatch.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
Updated On: 3/20/07 at 01:31 PM
SorryGrateful
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#90re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:33pm
Nothing can assuage my sorrow. Except a vodka float.
I'm off to lunch!
You promised me poems. ~Tricky
#91re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:34pmBye, Joanne!
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
SorryGrateful
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#92re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 1:38pm
I'm actually more of a Jennyish Joanne.
Now, I'm really gone.
You promised me poems. ~Tricky
#93re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 3/20/07 at 2:06pm
Hee. 
I enjoyed reading that little snit. 
(Thank you, SG and Capn!)
#94re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 4/9/07 at 5:07pmHaving seen both Hyde Pierce and Esparza, I'd pick Esparza hands down. I saw "Company" last Wednesday afternoon and loved it! I am now a diehard Esparza fan and can't wait for his next project.
JsnWse
Stand-by Joined: 6/25/06
#95re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 4/9/07 at 5:08pmHey, I think its a great possibility. Everyone I've talked to that has been to Curtains just absolutely raves about not only the show, but about DHP's performance.
#96re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 4/9/07 at 5:16pm
First of all, I just saw Curtains yesterday and was highly disappointed. I thought it was pretty bad. DHP will be nominated, as will Karen Ziemba, and hopefully Jason Danieley. The only one who has a shot of winning though is Ziemba (giving Mary Louise Wilson a run for her money). As much as it pains me to say this, I think Raul will win, even though I didn't like him in Company very much. Although...who knows...Cerveris still, has a shot. And if the year is REALLY crazy, the Tony voters could pull a "let's give the Tony to Martin Short or Patrick Page"! I would laugh so hard.
-BJH
#97re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 4/9/07 at 5:22pmI saw both Company and Curtains (this past weekend). Although I thought DHP was excellent, I am giving the edge to Raul. His performance was flawless.
"I wish the stage were as narrow as the wire of a tightrope dancer, so that no incompetent would dare step upon it." Goethe
desiree armfeldt
Broadway Star Joined: 1/8/07
#98re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 4/9/07 at 6:26pmi second that: raul wins in my book!!
Yankeefan007
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/20/04
#99re: David Hyde Pierce giving Esparza a run for the Tony?
Posted: 4/9/07 at 6:48pmI'd give the Tony to Martin Short over pretty much every leading man this season.
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