# Portraits of Controversial Roles Daniel Radcliffe's Troubled Broadway Character Gets Immortalized By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2009-02-08 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-controversial-teen-roles-daniel-radcliffes-troubled-broadway-ch References: [justjared.buzznet](http://justjared.buzznet.com/2009/02/07/daniel-radcliffe-portrait/) The little cute wizard named [Harry Potter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-harry-potter) who wore those geeky glasses is no more. Daniel Radcliffe, who played the title role in that popular series, took his acting abilities to [Broadway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-first-shadow) some time ago to perform in the play "Equus." A revival of a Peter Shaffer’s play, "Equus" is about Alan Strang, who is the highly troubled (and, for a time, stark naked) main character of the psychosexual drama. The [Broadway play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avantgarde-theatrical-experience) is coming to an end and in celebration, Daniel received a portrait of his character Alan Strang, which was hung on the walls of the famed New York City restaurant Tony’s di Napoli. The play is scheduled to close on February the 8th. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Broadway Revivals:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Exploring new ways to bring classic plays to life through innovative productions and casting choices. - **Celebrity Memorabilia:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Creating unique and personalized items that commemorate iconic performances or achievements. - **Psychosexual Dramas:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Developing thought-provoking and boundary-pushing narratives that challenge societal norms and explore human psychology. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Utilizing new technologies and platforms to enhance the theater-going experience and engage audiences in innovative ways. - **Art:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Redefining traditional notions of portraiture through experimental techniques and unconventional subject matter. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborating with entertainment industry professionals to create unique dining experiences that celebrate iconic performances or cultural moments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Series Broadway Adaptations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-first-shadow.md) - [Wizard-Inspired Coin Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-royal-mint.md) - [Fictional Wizard Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-collection-1.md) - [Iconic Fantasy Character Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-harry-potter.md) - [Immersive Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-jigsaw-puzzle.md) - [Unique Immersive Theater Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-no-more.md) - [Fantasy Roleplay AI Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dd-character-portraits.md) - [LGBTQIA+-Supportive Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonathan-bailey-and-cubitts.md) - [Exclusive Wizard-Themed Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizardthemed-coin-collection.md)