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The Boy Who Lived is now the Man Who Received a Tony! Daniel Radcliffe gave a ravishing acceptance speech after he gained his first Tony Award through the present on Sunday, June 16. The Swiss Military Man star, 34, gained the award for Finest Featured Actor in a Musical for his efficiency within the revival of Stephen Sondheim’s musical Merrily We Roll Alongside alongside Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez. “I’m going to speak quick and take a look at to not cry,” he mentioned as he started his speech.
All through the speech, Daniel ran by way of the many individuals that work on the present, whereas talking about what a improbable time he’s had being part of it. “This has been among the finest experiences of my life. Thanks of pondering of me for this,” he mentioned. “All people on that stage, it’s an honor to be on stage with you each single evening. I’ll miss it a lot.”
Daniel continued, complimenting his two main co-stars within the musical and explaining what an honor it’s been to work with them. “Talking of lacking issues: Jonathan, Lindsay, I’ll miss you a lot. I don’t actually should act on this present. I simply have to have a look at you and really feel all the pieces I need to really feel. I’ll by no means have it this good once more,” he mentioned.
On the finish of the speech, the Harry Potter star turned to his family members who have been there to help him for his profession, together with a shoutout to his longtime associate Erin Darke. “My mum and pop are right here someplace. Glad Father’s Day, dad! I really like you each a lot. Thanks for enjoying Sondheim within the automotive, and simply, ya know, loving me,” he mentioned. “My love, Erin, you and our son are one of the best factor which have ever occurred to me. I really like you a lot. Thanks a lot.”
The Tony is Daniel’s first time being nominated, however he’s been showing on stage for a very long time. He made his Broadway debut in 2008 within the play Equus. In 2011, he starred within the revival of The way to Achieve Enterprise With out Actually Making an attempt, and in 2018, he was within the play The Lifespan of a Truth.