The Harry Potter star stepped on stage in New York, in musical comedy How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe transformed from teen wizard to Broadway star over the weekend, after making his musical debut in new production, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
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The star stepped on stage to take the lead role in the musical comedy, playing J. Pierrepont Finch, who manipulates his way up the corporate ladder, from window washer, to chairman of the board.
'Personally I find it a lot more interesting to do something which will take me a long time to prepare for, and I did a lot of preparation particularly in the dancing and singing for this show,’ Daniel revealed of his first musical role.
‘I find that a lot more fun when it's more of a challenge. It would be too easy to take the kind of easy ride.’
The production celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play – which has only been staged three times before.
In it’s last run, the lead role was played by husband of SATC star Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick.
This isn’t the first time Mr Radcliffe has trod the boards in NYC. In 2008, he earned rave reviews for his part in Peter Schaffer play, Equus.
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