Nothing short of a miracle could slow down the juggernaut that is Harry Potter...until now. The sixth installment of the $4.5 billion movie franchise has been stalled by none other than its 17-year-old star Daniel Radcliffe, who has signed on to act in Broadway's Equus. For those of you unfamiliar with the play, it involves a psychotic teenager who stabs several ponies in the eyes with a metal spike. There's also some full frontal male nudity. Fun for the whole family!
Lured by the promise of Harry Potter's full monty, fans on both sides of the pond have been snapping up tickets (from $61 to $251) faster than you can say Hermione. Not surprisingly, seats in the on-stage section (where you'd have a rear view) are especially tough to come by. But can you really put a price on face time with Harry's backside?
Luckily, HP Fan Trips understands. They're offering a two-day package deal for Potterites, which includes tickets to the play, a workshop with an unspecified cast member, accommodations, meals, and a "Wizarding Game" (whatever that is). The cost starts at $650 per person, a steal if you consider NYC's sky-high hotel prices.
If you're just looking for a way to snag discounted Equus tickets, check out the TKTS Booths in Times Square and South Street Seaport, where you can buy get same-day tickets for a steal.