‘Equus’ Opens On Broadway
After 20 days in previews at the Broadhurst Theatre here in NYC, the US revival of Equus (which stars Daniel Radcliffe, Richard Griffiths, Kate Mulgrew and others) had its official opening night performance last night. Here are a couple pictures of Daniel Radcliffe (who plays Alan Strang) and Richard Griffiths (who plays Dr. Martin Dysart) taking their final bows after last night’s premiere performance:
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has received rave reviews for his performance in Equus once again as the play opened on Broadway. The 19-year-old returned to his role as disturbed stable boy Alan Strang in New York in front of a star-studded audience which included Glenn Close and Haley Joel Osment. “The young wizard has chosen wisely,” said Ben Brantley in the New York Times, adding that 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”. “His acting, beautifully understated and withdrawn, has just the right manner for this horribly mixed-up adolescent,” said the New York Post. Radcliffe’s performance – which requires him to strip down – was also well-received during the London production of Peter Shaffer’s play. He stars opposite actor Richard Griffiths, who returns as the character’s psychiatrist, in the production at Broadway’s Broadhurst Theatre. The play centres on a teenage boy who blinds six horses and how a psychiatrist explores why.
As you may recall, I was lucky enough to see this show a couple of weeks ago and I just loved it … so I shant go into raves again in this post. Here are a few pics of Dan pressing the flesh with his hordes of admirers who waited for him to make his exit from the theater after his performance:
And here are a few pics from the red carpet arrivals for the official Equus Opening Night Afterparty:
I’m not sure how I feel about Daniel’s blue suit but it was his night and I think it’s cool for him to wear whatever he likes … the boy is fully nekkid on stage, for Pete’s sake. I’m not too impressed that Haley Joel Osment came out for the event but it is very nice to see Project Runway Season 1 alum Austin Scarlett out and about. Equus is scheduled to run on Broadway until February, I urge those of you who are able to make it out to the Broadhurst to see this show. It’s a very good show, well acted and, you know, there’s the nekkidness. What more could you want from a Broadway play?
[Photo credit: Splash News; Source]
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September 26th, 2008 at 6:12 am
he is getting hotter by the minute…might have to make the trek to NYC. watching him and a good play simultaneously is a win-win, but then again that scruff he’s attempting to grow is a huge reminder that he’s too young for me!
September 26th, 2008 at 8:14 am
He is pretty damn hot!!!!
September 26th, 2008 at 8:54 am
I have my tickets already and I’m so excited. I’m making the trek from ontario to nyc just for this. All of these pictures are making me more impatient for november to come around.
September 26th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Apparently Haley Joel Osment is going to be in an upcoming Broadway production of ‘American Buffalo,’ so says People. He’s likely trying to catch all the shows he can at this point, perhaps for inspiration?
September 26th, 2008 at 11:14 am
omg austin scarlett is cracking me up right now. sooo great.
September 26th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Austin Scarlett offically jumped the shark! ridiculous
September 26th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
GAWD…is it me, or does Haley Joel Osment bare a great resemblance to James Van Der Beek/Dawson Leery circa season 3?
September 26th, 2008 at 10:42 pm
If he wants to distance himself from Harry Potter, he better stay out of that monkey suit.
September 27th, 2008 at 5:56 am
I am so glad Equus has revived. For those that may have
forgotten the amazing Richard Burton’s performance of a lifetime and Peter Firth as Alan, and the incredible Dame Joan Plowright [order it today on DVD], this is a “must see” play of the season. Amazing. Truly Amazing. Young Daniel Radcliffe has proved once again he is a force for the future of theater and screen for now and the future. What a hottie!!! Play tickets, Plane tickets and Hotels reservations waiting for you. JESS Kalinowsky
September 27th, 2008 at 2:18 pm
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