Darren Criss Confirmed as Daniel Radcliffe's Successor in "How to Succeed..."
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Posted by: Stephanie_J
August 01, 2011, 03:46 PM
Darren Criss, of "A Very Potter Musical" and "Glee" fame, has been named as Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe's successor in the Broadway show, "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."
According to Broadway.com, Radcliffe will be departing the musical on January 1, 2012. Criss' three-week run as the lead character J. Pierrepont Finch will last January 3rd until the 22nd. It will be his first time performing on Broadway.
Director/choreographer of "How to Succeed," Rob Ashford, had this to say about the change:
“Daniel gives an extraordinary performance eight times a week and we knew finding someone to fill his shoes would be nearly impossible. When we learned of Darren’s dream of performing on Broadway we knew we had found our Finch but presumed his 'Glee' schedule would eliminate any chance to work with him. We are ecstatic and grateful to Ryan Murphy and his 'Glee' team at 20th Century Fox TV for helping to make both Darren’s and our dream come true.”
Criss' performances will take place during "Glee's" filming hiatus. "How to Succeed..." is at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre in New York City. Tickets can already be purchased via the official site.
Congratulations, Darren Criss!
34 Comments
186 Points
I cannot express in words how excited and proud and happy I am. He deserves this so much, he’s gonna be wonderful.
Also, gotta love the irony. :)
872 Points
Congrats Darren! I’m definitely going to see this :)
226 Points
Congratulations Darren!!!
539 Points
That’ awesome! I’m proud to say I knew him before his fame took off, well not personally but the VPM and stuff. Congrats!!
61 Points
YES! omg, im so happy for him! I feel like a proud mom :´)
51 Points
That’s great! Does anyone know where Dan is going?
63 Points
that’s so awesome!!
10471 Points
That’s great! But why is Daniel leaving? Does he need a break? xD
1255 Points
I love the irony of this xD Good luck, Darren!
9343 Points
Tickets to see Dan in it are about to become more difficult and expensive to get now, I’ll bet. But you can’t blame the guy for being ready for some vacation – he must be so burned out.
175 Points
I love how it’s another Harry Potter who gets the role next! Good luck to both of them in their endeavors.
683 Points
mmm ok , daniel is amazing
4452 Points
That’s totally awesome ;) :D
38 Points
This is awesome. I have seen the play twice. It is an amazing production. All the best to Darren.
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This is awesome. I have seen the play twice. It is an amazing production. All the best to Darren.
I cannot express in words how excited and proud and happy I am. He deserves this so much, he’s gonna be wonderful.
Also, gotta love the irony. :)