Daniel Radcliffe Returns to Broadway with Unconventional Solo Play

Daniel Radcliffe, the acclaimed actor best known for his portrayal of Harry Potter in the film series, is set to return to Broadway with a unique solo play called "Every Brilliant Thing." The production, which involves audience participation, will be Radcliffe's fifth play on Broadway and marks his first time returning to the stage since winning a Tony Award last year for his role in "Merrily We Roll Along."

Key Takeaways:

• Radcliffe will star in a one-actor show called "Every Brilliant Thing," which is about a man sustained by reasons-to-live lists he made for his depressed mother.
• The play was written by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe, a British comedian who originated the lead role.
• The show has been staged in over 80 countries, including a critically acclaimed Off Broadway run in 2014.
• Radcliffe has been a Broadway regular since 2008, starring in three plays and two musicals.
• The production will be directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan, with previews starting on February 21 and opening on March 12 at the Hudson Theater.
• Radcliffe expressed excitement about the play's unique format, which involves audience participation in a way that is still to be determined.

Statistics:

• The play has been staged in over 80 countries.
• Radcliffe has starred in five Broadway productions since 2008.
• The critical Off Broadway run of the play in 2014 was deemed a Critic's Pick by The New York Times.
• The production will be directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan, who have previously collaborated on several projects.
• The play will begin previews on February 21 and open on March 12 at the Hudson Theater.

Sources:

• Ben Brantley, writing in The New York Times (exact reference not provided in print)
• Daniel Radcliffe's statement in an interview (exact source and date not provided)
• Press release from Second Half Productions, Seaview, and Gavin Kalin Productions (exact date not provided)