Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame will appear naked onstage, reprising his controversial performance in the Broadway revival of the play Equus. Radcliffe will play the lead role of Alan Strang, a young man who blinded six horses in a small town near London. The role requires the actor to appear on stage naked for nearly 10 minutes. The London West End production in 2007 was the subject of minor controversy as Radcliffe was 17 years-old at the time. He will be 18 for the Broadway performance.
Fast Facts:
- Play: Equus
- Written by: Peter Shaffer
- Director: Thea Sharrock
- Broadway debut: September 25, 2008
- Run length: 22-week run
- Show ends: February 8, 2009
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