As readers will remember, the play “Equus,” starring Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon), will be making its Broadway run in New York City starting this September. Rehearsals for the play are set to begin this Friday, August 8th, prior to previews officially starting on September 5th. The play will have its opening night at the Broadhurst Theatre on September 25th for a limited 22 week engagement.
So does anyone know what “opening night ” means? because i have 2 tickets to the show on september 13th, which is significantly before sept. 25th. i hope this doesn’t mean dan rad won’t be the star until it officially opens on the 25th. any help is greatly appreciated!
You are seeing a Preview Performance. That means the actors are still considered to be “in rehearsal” and the show isn’t “set” yet. In theory they could still change something, entrances, exits, costumes, line delivery, etc. until opening. The actors and crew will still be receiving nightly “notes” on their performances from the director. But you will be seeing the show essentially as it will be seen on opening night.
Well I don’t really know how to answer your question but I would guess it is kind of like the opening of a store. you would think opening day would be the first day the store opened. A good few years ago when WalMart was built in my town the store had been open two weeks before they had a grand opening. But if what you ask is true and Dan is not there I would be getting my money back. Hope you enjoy the show.
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Lauren
You are seeing a Preview Performance. The actors are still technically in rehearsal. The director will still be giving the cast and crew notes and small or even significant changes could be made in line delivery, costumes, lighting, etc. Opening Night is when the show is “set”. The director hands the show over to be run by the stage manager. Essentially, you will be seeing the same show as those who see it on opening night, especially since this is not a brand new show.
I got my tickets months ago and am so excited to see this play! I tried to get tickets for the opening night but they were not available so I got the next night instead. I can’t wait, it will be my first time ever seeing a play and my first time in NY. Counting down the days until I leave!
You guys are so lucky! I cant even get to the movies but twice a year because of my kids. I think Id really like to see Dan, live. He drew me into Harrys charachter in OotP, he was really convincing and emotional! Such an awsome performance and I bet Eqqus would be even better!
I logged on to the Broadhurst Theatre site and they offer a calendar from which to choose the date and time of the show you wish to see. I was shocked to find out that September and October are almost SOLD OUT…and even November was a little sketchy. Geez…I knew the tickets would go fast, but wow.
Please remember guys that this is not a show for youngins. If you don’t know what this play is about, you could get a copy of the Movie, Ian McKellen was the lead actor in it. I’m sorry but I don’t remember the year.
This play is disturbing and deals with issues of sexuality and psychosis. Please keep this in mind when buying tickets for anyone under 16.
After that caveat, please enjoy, this is a very good play when performed well and all the actors seem equitable to the task.
Peter Firth was the actor who originally portrayed Alan[as well as in the film with Richard Burton] at some points during the run it also stared with Anthony Hopkins as the doctor and at one point Lenoard Nimoy protrayed thedoctor. I believe it was Tom Holt [from Amadeus,also written by Shaffer] also portrayed Alan…...I don’t remember when Ian McKellum was is the play ,I know he wasn’t in the film.
OH! and I would SO love to see this production.The very best of wiahes to Dan and Richard for thier run in this prodution…..the resrt of the cast looks excellent as well.
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