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SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 at 8:54 PM
Posted by JEREMY
Source: Various via The Leaky Cauldron
Update: More reviews of the performance are trickling online, you can read Time's
review, as well as co-star Anna Camp's reaction to Daniel Radcliffe's performance.
“He carries the show, and he’s Harry Potter, so everybody’s so focused on him and waiting for him to take his clothes off. But it’s really about my character being the one in control and guiding him through the entire thing. It’s so important to the story that we do take our clothes off, because it’s about confronting him with complete sexuality, and that’s how the last event of the play can occur, only if he’s truly, truly confronted.”
Glenn Close, Kathleen Turner, and Dominic Cooper were among the many stars who gave Daniel Radcliffe a standing ovation after the Broadway Premiere of 'Equus' at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City last night.
The 19-year-old admitted he had been "terrified" before Thursday's opening night and that he had yet to read any reviews of his performance.
Actor Richard Griffiths said his young co-star had taken "big strides" since the play's London premiere last year. "He's not a kid anymore," said the Tony award-winner. "He's a young man and he deserves whatever breaks that brings."
In other 'Equus' related news, The New York Times has an extensive review of the opening night performance, and gave praise to the work of Daniel Radcliffe, and Richard Griffiths.
The young wizard has chosen wisely. Making his Broadway debut in Thea Sharrock’s oddly arid revival of Peter Shaffer’s “Equus,” which opened Thursday night at the Broadhurst Theater, the 19-year-old film star Daniel Radcliffe steps into a mothball-preserved, off-the-rack part and wears it like a tailor’s delight — that is, a natural fit that allows room to stretch. Would that the production around him, first presented in London, showed off Mr. Shaffer’s 1973 psychodrama as flatteringly as it does its stage-virgin star."
To read the full review, click here.
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Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
That is some well-earned praise directed towards Dan. I think that NOW can we all agree that he can act?! I was getting very tired of people saying that he can only do Harry Potter - and that's it. Now this proves that he has cracked Broadway, so all the naysayers can GET LOST!
Posted Sep 28, 2008 at 1:32 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
Good for you, Dan! Sounds like everyone provided a memorable debut on the tough Broadway stage! Glad to see positive reviews!
Posted Sep 28, 2008 at 9:16 AM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3673
Hecate3fold says:
I believe he's achieved stardom in the theater also. Way to go Dan! There is nothing that will stop him now. The problem is, what will or can he do to top this? Only time will tell.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Sep 28, 2008 at 3:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
Please bring this to Australia! I love this play, and it appears that Daniel is doing it justice!
Posted Sep 28, 2008 at 9:34 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...I've seen Equus and Daniel performs brilliantly, he has come along way since his Harry Potter days and will do well.
Posted Sep 28, 2008 at 11:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
I'd love it to travel to Australia - but it seems that's porbably unlikely.
Posted Sep 30, 2008 at 7:44 PM EST
Squib
Points: 104
*Gryffindor_Girl* says:
I wish I could see this! So unfair that I have to stay stuck in Massachusetts for college.
Posted Oct 1, 2008 at 8:09 AM EST
Witch
Points: 526
Elphaba Thropp says:
Well, let's hope this amazing acting translates into the next film for once.
Posted Oct 3, 2008 at 5:37 PM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
Oh my! I'd really like to watch this play!
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Oct 5, 2008 at 4:16 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Awesome!Congrats to all the cast.Way the go Dan!Your definitely the man!
Posted Oct 7, 2008 at 6:12 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Brilliant! Daniel is an amazing actor. Such a wonder the other actors in audience and the standing ovations. Truly remarkable!
Posted Oct 7, 2008 at 2:59 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Well i knew he was going to be great, so i;m not suprised at all. He was born to act, very few people are.
Posted Oct 23, 2008 at 10:27 PM EST
Squib
Points: 100
lidian says:
It's good to see Radcliffe in other roles besides Harry Potter. He has a chance to use his acting talent in other acting situations. I hope 'Equus' will become a traveling production in the future.
Posted Dec 20, 2008 at 7:42 AM EST
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