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Equus Revival 2008

Ages: 14+
Opened: September 25, 2008
Closing: February 08, 2009

Equus - 2008 - Broadway History , Info & More

Equus, written by Peter Shaffer, the Tony Award author of Amadeus, is the powerful and provocative story of a stable boy and a psychiatrist who seek to understand the sexual and religious mystery which leads to a climactic and unbelievable event. Daniel Radcliffe, the young international star of the popular Harry Potter films, plays the stable boy. Richard Griffiths, who plays the psychiatrist, was last seen on Broadway in The History Boys for which he won a Tony Award.


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Review - Equus: Losing My Religion
by Kristin Salaky - October 8, 2008


It's easy to forget how ravishingly absorbing an evening at Equus can be if you only consider it as Peter Shaffer's scripted words. Though certainly not deficient in providing a neat little psychological morality drama, what makes the text succeed so well is that, like a great ballet composer, the author knows how to hand over to other artists the opportunity to use his work as a springboard for the creation of emblazing visuals that illuminate with lofty creativity. Equus may not read like great theatre, but director Thea Sharrock's elegant cerebral nightmare of a production shows it can sure play like it.

Photo Coverage: EQUUS Star Daniel Radcliffe's Portrait Unveiled at Tony's DiNapoli
by Linda Lenzi - February 7, 2009


On Friday February 7th, 2009, Daniel Radcliffe, the young star of Peter Shaffer's play EQUUS on Broadway had his very own Broadway Wall of Fame portrait unveiled at the popular theater district Italian eatery, Tony DiNapoli's. Tony DiNapoli's is located at 147 43rd Street. The hosts for the evening were radio personality Valerie Smaldone and Tony DiNapoli's General Manager, Bruce Dimpflmaier. We had our BroadwayWorld cameras there to make sure you caught all the unveiling celebration!

Photo Coverage: EQUUS Star Daniel Radcliffe's Caricature Unveiled at Sardi's
by Walter McBride - January 30, 2009


Daniel Radcliffe, the young star of Peter Shaffer's play EQUUS on Broadway (Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44 St.) --was honored with his very own caricature unveiling at the world famous Broadway eatery, Sardi's Restaurant (234 West 44th Street) on Thursday, January 29th. Radcliffe joins the ranks of Broadway royalty whom have been honored with a caricature on the famous walls of Sardi's Restaurant. BroadwayWorld.com was there to cheer him on!

TV: Daniel Radcliffe Announces 'Broadway Annoying Audience Member Relocation Program' on Conan O'Brien
by Robert Diamond - January 13, 2009


Talking about EQUUS on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Radcliffe noted that 'I've done it about 260 times. I am genuinely having a very good time, we have 4 weeks left and I hope everyone comes and sees us.'

Daniel Radcliffe Announces 'Broadway Annoying Audience Member Relocation Program' on Conan O'Brien
by Robert Diamond - January 13, 2009


Daniel Radcliffe -- the young star of Peter Shaffer's play EQUUS on Broadway (Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44 St.) -- will appear on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' tonight, Monday, January 12 on NBC-TV. ('Late Night' is seen locally in the NYC metropolitan area at 12:35 a.m. on WNBC-TV/Newschannel 4.)

Daniel Radcliffe Makes 2nd Appearance on Conan O'Brien Tonight, January 12
by Robert Diamond - January 12, 2009


Daniel Radcliffe -- the young star of Peter Shaffer's play EQUUS on Broadway (Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44 St.) -- will appear on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' tonight, Monday, January 12 on NBC-TV. ('Late Night' is seen locally in the NYC metropolitan area at 12:35 a.m. on WNBC-TV/Newschannel 4.)

EQUUS Offers Special Actors Fund Performance 1/11
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2009


The Actors Fund will present a performance of EQUUS today, Sunday, January 11th at 8 pm at The Broadhurst Theatre.

Special Actors Fund Performance of EQUUS Set For 1/11
by Eddie Varley - January 9, 2009


The Actors Fund will present a performance of EQUUS on Sunday, January 11th at 8 pm at The Broadhurst Theatre.

EQUUS Offers Special Actors Fund Performance 1/11
by Eddie Varley - January 5, 2009


The Actors Fund will present a performance of EQUUS on Sunday, January 11th at 8 pm at The Broadhurst Theatre.

BC/EFA Announces New Auction Package For Lucky 'EQUUS' Fans
by BWW News Desk - January 4, 2009


In keeping with their series of 'Extraordinary EBay' packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is proud to announce an online auction item guaranteed to please both horse lovers and Harry Potter fans alike. Bidders will be champing at the bit with this exciting new package from the smash-hit Broadway revival of Peter Shaffer's 1975 Tony Award?-winning play, EQUUS!

EQUUS Adds a Special Holiday Matinee on January 2
by Robert Diamond - December 30, 2008


The hit Broadway production of EQUUS has added a special holiday matinee this Friday, January at 2 p.m. at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th St.) Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe star in Peter Shaffer's EQUUS, which opened on September 25 for a strictly limited engagement through February 8, 2009.

EQUUS' Radcliffe Appears On 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' Tonight
by Eddie Varley - December 30, 2008


Daniel Radcliffe, currently starring in the hit Broadway production of EQUUS, will appear on NBC's 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' late Tuesday night, December 30, 12:35 a.m. - 1:35 a.m. (ET). Check local listings. This is a special encore presentation (from August 25) in which Daniel Radcliffe discusses his highly anticipated Broadway debut.

The Actors Fund Presents EQUUS Performance 1/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 19, 2008


The Actors Fund will present a performance of EQUUS on Sunday, January 11th at 8 pm at The Broadhurst Theatre. Ticket prices start at $66.50.

'EQUUS' Star Anna Camp Takes A Role On 'TRUE BLOOD'
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 18, 2008


EQUUS star Anna Camp will be taking a regular role on HBO's TRUE BLOOD. After making strong impressions off-Broadway in Columbinus and 'The Scene', Camp has drawn attention for The Country Girl and Equus.

NYC's Ziegfeld Theare Hosts HARRY POTTER Marathon 12/19 - 12/24
by Eddie Varley - December 15, 2008


The Ziegfeld Theatre will host a magical marathon of the HARRY POTTER film series, which stars EQUUS lead Daniel Radcliffe as the heroic Potter. The historic Ziegfeld will show the films for a six day limited engagement starting December 19th and will play through the 24th.

BC/EFA Announces New Auction Package For Lucky 'EQUUS' Fans
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 2, 2008


In keeping with their series of 'Extraordinary EBay' packages, Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) is proud to announce an online auction item guaranteed to please both horse lovers and Harry Potter fans alike. Bidders will be champing at the bit with this exciting new package from the smash-hit Broadway revival of Peter Shaffer's 1975 Tony Award?-winning play, EQUUS!

EQUUS Star Radcliffe Appears on 'Inside the Actors Studio' Tonight, December 1
by Robert Diamond - December 1, 2008


Daniel Radcliffe, currently starring in the hit Broadway production of EQUUS, will appear on Bravo's 'Inside the Actors Studio' tonight, December 1 at 8 p.m. (ET). Check local listings. Hosted by James Lipton, 'Inside the Actors Studio' is the Emmy-nominated, longest-running original series on the Bravo television channel.

'EQUUS' Star Radcliffe To Appear On E! Network's 'Daily 10' 11/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 26, 2008


Daniel Radcliffe, currently starring in the hit Broadway production of EQUUS, will appear on the E! network's 'Daily 10' tonight (Wednesday) at 7:30 p.m. (ET). Check local listings. Daniel taped the interview earlier this week with entertainment correspondent Ben Lyons, son of WNBC-TV's film and theatre critic Jeffrey Lyons.

Daniel Radcliffe Goes 'INSIDE THE ACTORS STUDIO' 12/1
by Eddie Varley - November 26, 2008


Daniel Radcliffe, currently starring in the hit Broadway production of EQUUS, will appear on Bravo's Inside the Actors Studio this Monday, December 1 at 8 p.m. (ET). Check local listings. Hosted by James Lipton, Inside the Actors Studio is the Emmy-nominated, longest-running original series on the Bravo television channel.

EQUUS Adds Special Holiday Matinee on Friday 11/28
by Eddie Varley - November 25, 2008


The hit Broadway production of EQUUS has added a special holiday matinee this Friday, November 28 at 2 p.m. at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th St.) Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe star in Peter Shaffer's EQUUS, which opened on September 25 for a strictly limited engagement through February 8, 2009.

Daniel Radcliffe to Auction Off Jeans from EQUUS for BC/EFA
by Robert Diamond - November 21, 2008


At three consecutive Saturday matinees starting November 22nd, the cast of EQUUS on Broadway will auction off the Lucky Brand jeans worn in the play by its young star Daniel Radcliffe as part of the company's campaign to raise money for the annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS fall fundraising drive.

EQUUS Stars to Appear on 'Charlie Rose' 11/18
by Eddie Varley - November 18, 2008


Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe, currently starring in the hit Broadway production of EQUUS, will appear together on PBS' ?Charlie Rose? Tuesday, November 18. 'Charlie Rose' airs in the New York metropolitan area on Thirteen/WNET at 11 p.m. Check local listings.

Daniel Radcliffe to Appear on CBS' THE EARLY SHOW 11/18
by Eddie Varley - November 17, 2008


Daniel Radcliffe, currently starring in the hit Broadway production of EQUUS, will appear on CBS's 'The Early Show' this Tuesday, November 18. Daniel is scheduled to sit down with Harry Smith for a live interview between 8 & 8:30 a.m. EQUUS also stars Richard Griffiths, with whom Daniel appeared in last year's highly successful production of the play in London's West End.

EQUUS Expands Student Rush Offer
by Robert Diamond - November 13, 2008


The hit Broadway production of EQUUS is now offering $31.50 student rush tickets for all performances (except Saturday evenings) at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). Peter Shaffer's EQUUS stars Richard Griffiths and Daniel Radcliffe and is directed by Thea Sharrock. The production is playing a strictly limited engagement through February 8, 2009.

Photo Coverage: EQUUS Unveils Original 'Horse Head' Prop
by Walter McBride - November 14, 2008


Actress Elaine Bromka was presented with the refurbished 'horse head' worn by her husband Peter Phillips in the Original 1974 Broadway production of Peter Shaffer's EQUUS. The restored headpiece - carefully executed by the current EQUUS Prop Supervisor Mike Smanko - was presented by the actors who portray the horses in the new hit production of the play at the Broadhurst Theatre before the matinee performance on Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Equus History

Other Productions of Equus

1974   Broadway
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2008   Broadway Broadway Revival
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2019   West End London Revival at Theatre Royal Stratford East
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Equus - 2008 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Play Thea Sharrock
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Play Daniel Radcliffe
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Lighting Design David Hersey
2009 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Revival of a Play Equus
2009 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor in a Play Daniel Radcliffe
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design John Napier
2009 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design David Hersey
2009 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play David Hersey
2009 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Gregory Clarke
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design in a Play David Hersey
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design Gregory Clarke

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