Show People with Paul Wontorek Interview: "Arcadia," "Taboo," "tick, tick BOOM!" Star Raúl Esparza

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This week, Show People host Paul Wontorek asked the very-busy Raúl Esparza to stop by and chat about the brilliant Broadway career he's enjoyed over the past decade. The Cuban-American star is currently prepping for his February 18 American Songbook concerts celebrating his heritage while rehearsing for the eagerly-anticipated Broadway revival of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia, one of his personal favorite plays. The always-open performer also discussed his recent 40th birthday, his favorite stage turns, his four Tony nominations and how he likes to let loose (alcohol is involved!).
Executive Producer: Paul Wontorek
Directed by Tim Kepler
Shot by Tim Kepler & Nick Shakra

[@Dianaemanuel]

He is one of the most handsome men EVER!

[@insparkation6115]

Voice like liquid velvet, sharp as a tack, clearly dedicated to and excited about his craft. Did I just fall in love?

[@rosemarycrafting1202]

I like how this was before SVU and he kept saying how he wants to do something where his character is actually latin and now he is Rafael Barba, Cuban-american ADA for New York City

[@BetteDavis19]

YES

[@paigelawson4416]

I so would love to meet Raúl Esparza, he seems like such a sweet man.

[@kellyalves756]

Paige Lawson incredible warmth combined with incredible intelligence = ... incredible.😍

[@mashellshock]

I got a rose from him in Arcadia :) And he called me beautiful :) ...best day of my life.

[@kellyalves756]

mashellshock Good Lord, who carried you out of the theater? ❤️

aaawww 😍

[@lastxwriter]

Why does this man not have a Tony yet? Seriously, I don't understand. He's very talented and seems like an absolute gentleman off of the stage. Come on, Tony people. Get with the program!

[@oefangran]

This man is SOOO multi-talented! How can I body incorporate all that: Talent: (acting & singing), looks, humor, intelligence, AND such a loving, caring & giving heart!

[@CelestiaQuinn]

It’s settled. Raúl Esparza is the most attractive man in existence right now.

[@theoperatripleaxel5417]

maybe 15 years ago...

[@bernanditadevera4375]

Forever ❤️

[@bernanditadevera4375]

@@theoperatripleaxel5417 He is like wine the more he aged the more he looks yummy with his mustache and beard so gorgeous

[@maniactress]

he's a beautiful person. such a lovely soul

[@claybyrd2]

I saw The Homecoming with Raul Esparza. There was a medical problem in the audience that necessitated the play be halted. Raul Esparza was stuck onstage and remained in character the entire time , sitting in a chair, smoking a cigarette in character for at least 15 minutes. That is an amazing feat.

[@NEHOMAS2]

Huge, huge fan of Raul. Love the man to pieces. Bloody talented, fiercely intelligent, passionate and adorable.

[@vegishishkabab]

The pinguin thing made me fall inlove with him a little bit more. he's incredible as a broadway actor and I fell for him in "Pushing Daisies" as Alfredo.

[@ghoulstreet]

Ugh, he’s such a cutie!! He makes me blush so much 🙈

[@flamingowen]

goddamn it Raul. you're making us all drool out here. arrggg frustrating as hell.

[@gleelover150]

When he said that he wanted kids I swooned

[@teeniebeenie8774]

he jus came out as bi !!!

[@kellyalves756]

I work with two year olds. I can see him coming into my class and just whipping them all up with... two year oldness. 😁

[@nadiahassan5307]

It is amazing to watch this knowing what was in store for him

[@InspectorKaramazov]

Ahaha, love him. I think I almost fainted when he started speaking Spanish. Raúl is amazing.

[@kellyalves756]

Augustine I need to track down more interviews he’s done in Spanish, because I kind of kept up with him- kind of- and damn does he speak fast! If I can follow him you could air drop me into the middle of Barcelona and I’d do fine.

[@kellyalves756]

Also, “Mecanta lechónasauo.” Hee! 😍

[@KoriJaiden]

Kelly Alves his accent’s so cute. Haha eats certain sounds like every other Cubano.

[@gregb5696]

Raul----You are so dam goodlooking. Love you!!!!

[@teeniebeenie8774]

HE IS FANTASTIQUE !!!!!! most psychic eyes i ever saw...

[@xanstallings4241]

OMG I NEED TO MEET THIS MAN NOW

[@MagicalMBeth]

He's perfect.

[@musicalfool]

I love that his name is Raul! He is sooooo great! I wish I had his talent!

[@amberwimer3961]

I actually met him. Not to make anyone Jealous

[@alexiamcdaniel1562]

Amber Wimer 😲 lucky!

[@adrymanero]

Sos puro talento, espero verte pronto en Argentina!!!

[@lexellcassini]

Who doesn't love Raul? (why I live so far from NY? :( ) "Tick Tick Boom changed my life". Well, we have something in common, then :D Really... I never seen him like this... like "Raul Esparza", it's great.

[@andyparker9871]

why is nobody mentioning how his vest is buttoned up wrong this man i can’t

[@danielleesparza8252]

Everyone is looking at his gorgeous face xxxx

[@patricia2180]

So glad to hear to have the ability to decide, perhaps you hurry up and do so

[@whimsicallymad7580]

I volunteer as tribute to have his children

jajajaja me too

[@teeniebeenie8774]

he jus came out! yea brutha!!

[@teeniebeenie8774]

watchin law n order jus for him: so good

[@marybethlindsay279]

Yeah he's bi sexual

[@sudistek1323]

ok I'm in love

[@stephenstephen1505]

Wish we saw him more performing in London

[@kellyalves756]

Ladies who Lunch as a full bossa nova? That shit would be tight as hell.

[@susiesalome]

He wants kids? I'll have 'em :-)

[@mary-loumaier7413]

Same

[@gloryreg101]

Bobby!!

[@kellyalves756]

Gloria Hartman Robert, honey! Bobby, bubbe!

[@carleyfagan8153]

Holy shit I've never seen someone more like me

[@S2ILoveyouS2]

알러뷰♡

[@adrymanero]

Acá mas que lechón te preparamos un asado de carne argentina que te va a encantar!!

[@daniivlogs1243]

Que es un lechón??

[@patricia2180]

hey Mel

[@danielleesparza8252]

I'm turning 30 next year

[@debmorton3310]

He says he would like to have children. I wonder why he never did.

[@prudenceneverpays]

probably because hes had 2 male lovers and im p sure he still has a bf rn

[@debmorton3310]

Right. But same sex couples have kids all the time. It’s kind of sad. I think he would have been a good dad.

[@anag.1656]

The interviewer's pronuntiation of the Spanish name of Raúl Esparza is pathetic.

[@kellyalves756]

Ana G. And that’s why we learn. 🙂 Actually, I thought that question was a great ice breaker. Also the snark about the Phantom’s Raul was pretty funny.