As many of you know, actor Dan Radcliffe is set to reprise his role in the play “Equus”, when the production begins here in the US this fall. Confirmed dates for the play have now been announced, with previews to begin on September 5, and the play to formally open on Broadway September 25th. The Broadhurst Theatre in New York City will be the site of the play, which is set for a limited 22 week run through February 8, 2009. According to Playbill, tickets will “go on sale to American Express Gold Card members April 12 at 9 AM ET by calling (212) 239-6200 or by visiting www.telecharge.com.”
As reported previously, Dan Radcliffe will be joined by Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon), who appeared with Dan in the hit London production of the play last year. Thea Sharrock, who directed the London production of the play, will assume directing duties for the play here on Broadway as well. You can see some photos of Dan in this play here in our galleries. A reminder that “Equus” is a very serious drama, dealing with a boy who undergoes therapy after blinding six horses. This play contains mature subject matter, with nudity and sexual themes in the play.
Hurray! I’m glad that this is following through with Richard Griffiths as the psychiatrist and Thea Sharrock directing. I had the opportunity to see it last year when it first came out. It’d be great to see it in NY, but i highly doubt i’m going to see it on Broadway. For those that get to go, enjoy it. Dan is just incredible, and Richard equally shows his amazing acting skills. Since i saw Equus, Richard has become one of my favorite actors. :)
But when can those of us who have no American Express card buy tickets? Equus has always been one of my favorite plays and with Dan in it and getting such great reviews… My birthday is in Oct. and I’ve been planning on taking myself to the show as my gift to myself. Now if only I could find out how to get a darn ticket!
I want to go see this play so bad. I live in Oregon, but my dad is willing to go see it to as a birthday present (9/19). I’ll be turning 20 and have wanted to see NY for years. All I need to know now is when people without American Express to a chance to buy one too. When?
I’m confused – What about us non-American Express people… When do we buy tickets? Oh, please oh please, Leaky, let us know as soon as tickets really go on sale!
Given that this is the US, I wouldn’t be shocked if there’s an age limit, presuming that the play is done as in the UK (IE, Dan’s naked). More interesting though, note the run dates. Now remember what ELSE comes out this fall/winter…yep, Half-Blood Prince! Dan’s going to be one busy guy, unless an understudy does some of the performances while Dan’s doing UK press junkets, or they’re scheduling around that.
Either way, he’s going to be very busy until the start of 2009…then depending on when Deathly Hallows starts filming, he might be going right into that. There’s also the opening of Universal’s Potter land, isn’t that in 2009 as well? I have to figure he’ll be part of that along with the others. He’ll probably be glad when the Potter movies are done, if only to get a vacation!
Is there any chance that it will also be played/staged here in Toronto, Canada :~) Although NY is not that far from us here in Toronto, I would rather be watching it in the comfort of my own country. Furthermore, wondering, is there anyone from Toronto whose going to see it in Broadway, maybe we can arrange for a group tour and discount ,too :). But I’ll have to see it.
Broadhurst theater… Anyone know what kind of theater it is?
And I’m kinda sad they didn’t get the rest of the cast. JOanna Christie was good as Jill in the West end production. Maybe they got NY actors. Probably part of the deal in Broadway.
"If your determination to shut your eyes will carry you as far as this, Cornelius," said Dumbledore, "we have reached a parting of the ways. You must act as you see fit. And I -- I shall act as I see fit."
Oooh! I want to see Equus!