In this role, Mr. DiLella also serves as Chairman of the America 250 Foundation, the Commission’s non-profit affiliate. Daniel Radcliffe, whose role as Alan Strang in both the 2007 and 2008 West End and Broadway revivals of Equus shed his innocent child star image faster than the Nimbus 2000, once mentioned in an interview that he was well aware a certain percentage of audiences were coming to look at his Johnson night after night. Radcliffe fired back stating they were "treating it like it's pornography and it's not." But why does the scene continue to be so controversial? The first Midwest U.S. production of Equus opened March 1978 in Lansing, Michigan, at Boarshead Theatre. President and CEO Mr. DiLella is a principal of Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. serving as the Firm’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Save up to £29 on West End theatre tickets for Equus with £64 tickets now offered at £35, £52 tickets now £25, £41 tickets now £25, £38 tickets now £25, and £29 tickets now £15! You are signed in . We use your details to speed up the process. Mr. DiLella is a member of the Board of Trustees of Villanova University, and Chair the Trustees’ Committee.  Book your Equus London theatre tickets here and save up to £39! That Daniel Radcliffe has been thrilling horny Potterites on both sides of the Atlantic in a revival of the play Equus featuring full-frontal (and backal) nudity is hardly news. But that hasn't stopped Ethan Kai from baring it all in Equus' most notorious scene. Local controversy over the nude scene was largely mitigated by casting a married couple as Jill and Alan. Perhaps it was some unspoken code of honor between wizard and $130-a-seat theatergoer, as if to say, "We'll pay for the privilege—and it is a privilege, young Harry—but we'll also keep it just between us." All rights reserved. At the end of the piece, you'll not only be left caring for Alan Strang, but you'll also find yourself analysing to what extent you yourself can relate to him and how far you are willing to empathise. While the presence of a nude 17-year-old on stage is a striking image, and understandably so, it is in no way gratuitous. This special ticket offer for Equus is valid for all performances until 24 August 2019, but you must book by 29 July 2019. Daniel Radcliffe, whose role as Alan Strang in both the 2007 and 2008 West End and Broadway revivals of Equus shed his innocent child star image faster than the Nimbus 2000, once mentioned in an interview that he was well aware a certain percentage of audiences were coming to look at his Johnson night after night. Sign up to our mailing list and be the first to hear about new West End shows and exclusive ticket discounts. As Peter Skidmore, director of the 2015 Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club production, once pointed out: while there is a pathological sensual attraction towards horses in the play, at no point does the main character actually have sex with a horse. But until now, there have been no satisfying audience photos or video of his Golden Snitch. Mr. DiLella is the recipient of the St. Thomas of Villanova Alumni Medal and the Villanova Bartley Alumni Medallion. Directed by John Peakes, it featured Richard Thomsen as Dysart, David Kropp as Alan, Carmen Decker as Dora, and Lisa Hodge as Jill. See how selfless we are? Now, enough preamble—on with the NSFW show. But we hope you won't! Cheryl M. Walmsley │Assistant to Daniel M. DiLella He also serves on the Boards of the National Italian American Foundation, Museum of the American Revolution, the Barnes Foundation, and the Philly Pops. We only request Essential Information from your social network or payment account in order to create your LTD account and allow fast sign-in. The charity concert series at the Palace Theatre was due to pla... Read more, Get the latest theatre news hot off the press with the London Theatre Direct newsletter. Mr. DiLella’s career as a real estate specialist spans four decades and includes experience in all types of real estate investments and developments throughout the United States. Previous board appointments include the President of the Union League of Philadelphia, where he previously was the Chairman of the Scholarship Foundation. While West End audiences and/or prudes may be 'shocked' by the near-ten minutes of 'glory,' Kai insists "the nude scene is shocking but necessary." Unless you give us your explicit consent we will not email you any marketing messages. Prior to joining Equus, Mr. DiLella was Vice President of Girard Bank in Philadelphia where he had a 10-year career in the Commercial Real Estate Department as a lender and a member of the asset recovery team. Personal details from your social account: No other personal data will be requested. However, the overwhelming success and record-breaking box office receipts did not hide the many complaints coming from overprotective mothers on both sides of the pond. We pass this along not out of licentiousness, but rather in hopes that it will goose ticket sales for the production, which has seen a 10% drop. Mr. DiLella also serves on the Stewardship, Executive and Executive Compensation Committees at Villanova University. The stigma still remained. Disconnect AceShowbiz - The naked pictures of Daniel Radcliffe, taken during his current stint in Broadway play "Equus", have been leaked and Broadway officials are … Other previous appointments include the Battleship New Jersey, the Central Philadelphia Development Corporation, the Committee of Seventy, the Drexel University Real Estate Advisory Council, the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and the Philadelphia Police Foundation. Mr. DiLella is a Trustee of the Cahill Trust and Chair of the Board of Roman Catholic High School. Many of us born within the last quarter of a century had no idea what Peter Shaffer's Equus was until we saw Harry Potter flashing his 'second magic wand' all over the internet. | And with $3 million in advance ticket sales for the play's Broadway debut, that connection seems valid. London Theatre Directis powered by Finale. Sign up to our mailing list and be the first to hear about new West End shows and exclusive ticket discounts. Well, the code has been broken, as OMG Blog has obtained video footage recently recorded by a front-row Broadway patron. He funded the establishment of the Daniel M. DiLella Center for Real Estate at the Villanova University School for Business where he is Chair of the Real Estate Advisory Council. That Daniel Radcliffe has been thrilling horny Potterites on both sides of the Atlantic in a revival of the play Equus featuring full-frontal (and backal) nudity is hardly news. But we hope you won’t! Under Mr. DiLella’s leadership, Equus has grown to become a multi-faceted national real estate investment company with expertise in development, investment, asset management, and property management. Mr. DiLella holds an M.B.A. from St. Joseph’s University and a B.S. Ethan Kai, who currently portrays the character in the Trafalgar Studios run, mentioned, "That moment of nudity is when you see Alan at his most vulnerable, a state he has tried to avoid getting into." Mr. DiLella is a member of the Investment Committee and has served continually since its formation. Be first to know about discounts and special offers. Phone: (215) 575-2405 Under Mr. DiLella’s leadership, Equus has grown to become a multi-faceted national real estate investment company with expertise in development, investment, asset management, and property management. What's more, students under the age of 25 can now bag £64 and £52 tickets at the reduced price of just £25, which is valid for all Thursday matinees from now until 5 September 2019! Email: cwalmsley@equuspartners.com, Ellis Preserve, 3843 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073  | (610) 355-3200(610) 355-3200. It's been over ten years since Daniel Radcliffe played Alan Strang and the fact of the matter is, that even now with the new West End revival of Equus at Trafalgar Studios (previously at the Theatre Royal Stratford East), the play's nude scene is still mistakenly associated with equine pornography. You can unsubscribe at any time. Create account, The naked truth behind the most 'shocking' scene in Equus, Casting announced for A Christmas Carol at Dominion Theatre, Songs for a New World to arrive at the Vaudeville Theatre in London this February, The Show Must Go On! Forgot password? Celebrate 20 years with London Theatre Direct and book cheap tickets to Equus now for the best seats and prices at London's Trafalgar Studios whilst stocks last! Let's be honest. Maternal West End theatregoers, in particular, caused an uproar and boycotted the show. We value your privacy. The Commission is charged with planning the national program for the commemoration and celebration of the United States’ 250th Anniversary in 2026. Ellis Preserve, 3843 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073 | (610) 355-3200 (610) 355-3200 | (610) 355-3200 (610) 355-3200 Find out all the answers to these questions and more as we round up a history of the buzz surrounding this infamous scene. © 1999-2020 Mr. DiLella is a principal of Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. serving as the Firm’s President and Chief Executive Officer. For additional information, please contact: Ellis Preserve, 3843 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073. And is there really equine pornography in the piece? Be sure not to miss these one-of-a-kind special offers as part of our #LTD20 campaign! To perform fully nude on stage takes a lot of... well... balls. Equus is based on a play by Peter Shaffer and focuses on a psychological investigation into a heinous crime committed by a young boy at a stable in Hampshire. You don't want to miss the critically-acclaimed West End revival of Equus that has managed to captivate even Sir Ian McKellen himself. We value your privacy. at the Palace postpones performances to January 2021. This production went on to win Boarshead Theatre's annual awards for Best Production and Best Supporting Actor (Kropp). You can unsubscribe at any time. Some crafty American somehow snuck in a camera to the first preview of Equus on Broadway this weekend and snapped a few pics of Daniel Radcliffe ‘s naked magic wand. Mr. DiLella was appointed Chairman of the United States’ Semiquincentennial Commission by President Donald J. Trump in February 2018. Ephram is a jack of all trades and enjoys attending theatre, classical music concerts and the opera. Many people forget that Equus is a psychological thriller and an exploration of the psyche of Alan Strang. Further casting has been announced to join Brian Conley who stars as Scrooge in the upcoming, brand-new production of... Read more, Abstract musical sensation Songs for a New World is set to play a 5-week run at the Vaudeville Theatre in London come... Read more, The show will indeed go on, just not this month. Do audiences let it distract them from the play itself? London Theatre Direct Limited. in Finance from Villanova University.

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