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Wizard Hits Broadway in the Buff

Posted Nov 5, 07 7:44 PM CST in Arts & Living 

(Newser) – Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe will hit the Great White Way when Equus opens in New York next year. Radcliffe appeared in the 8-week London run of Peter Schaffer's play this year, garnering attention for showing his wand and quaffles in a nude scene. "I'm obviously nervous but I'm very very excited," said Radcliffe.

"For a kid who grew up listening to showbiz tunes in the car, Broadway is a big, big thing," the 18-year-old told the BBC. Radcliffe was quick to praise his more experienced co-stars, including Richard Griffiths, saying, "If I screw up I'm going to be screwing up with better people around me."

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Actor Daniel Radcliffe appears onstage during a taping of MTV's "Total Request Live" at the MTV Times Square Studios Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007 in New York. The show aired Thursday afternoon Sept. 6, 2007....   (Associated Press)
Daniel Radcliffe appears in Equus.   (Getty Images)
Daniel Radcliffe bares his soul.   (Getty Images)
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