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Run Time:
Three hours and 30 minutes with one intermission
Ages: 10+
Opened: April 22, 2018

Broadway Schedule:

Tuesdays at 7pm
Wednesdays at 7pm
Thursdays at 7pm
Fridays at 7pm
Saturdays at 1pm and 7pm
and Sundays at 1pm

Buy Tickets from: $70

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From page to stage to screen, the magic is real at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. Prepare to see the characters that you've known and loved in a thrilling new adventure that begins 19 years after the events of ​the final book- The Deathly H​allows.



The entirety of the Lyric Theatre has been transfigured to immerse you in this magical world where epic duels, extraordinary spells and beloved characters come to life. Filled with unprecedented stage magic and thrilling storytelling, this Tony Award-winning show, Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, ​is an extraordinary journey into the next chapter of Harry Potter’s life and proves that magic, friendship, and courage never go out of style.



What’s the show about? Set 19 years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the story follows Harry as an overworked Ministry of Magic employee and father to three children, including his youngest son, Albus. As Albus struggles under the weight of his family’s legacy, he and Harry confront dark forces that blur the boundaries of time and challenge everything they thought they knew about the past, present, and future.



Featuring jaw-dropping stagecraft, spellbinding illusions, and a deeply emotional story, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is more than a play—it’s an immersive journey into the wizarding world. Under the visionary direction of John Tiffany, the production weaves together thrilling action, heartfelt drama, and moments of pure magic ​t​hat will leave your jaw on the floor.



The magic doesn’t stop on Broadway. The play has enchanted audiences around the globe, with acclaimed productions in London’s West End, Melbourne, Hamburg, Toronto, and Tokyo. Fans from all over the world have embraced this spellbinding story, and with touring productions underway, the magic of The Cursed Child continues to grow, bringing the wizarding world to more cities than ever before.



Debuting on Broadway on April 22, 2018, The Cursed Child originally unfolded as a two-part epic​. When it reopened in 2021 following its Covid closure, it was restaged as one singular performance.​ In 2024 a​n even newer version of the play debuted on Broadway​ that condensed the story to be enjoyed in under three hours.



The play has garnered numerous awards, including six Tony Awards in 2018​ (including Best Play), and continues to captivate audiences with its blend of nostalgia, innovation, and wonder.



Ready to return to Hogwarts? Whether you’re a lifelong Potterhead or a newcomer to the series, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child promises an unforgettable journey through a world of spells, secrets, and spectacular storytelling.




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James Snyder, Jenny Jules, David Abeles & More to Star in HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Broadway Return
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 23, 2021


Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender have announced the full Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, starting performances at the Lyric Theatre in New York on November 12, 2020. The world’s most award-winning new play returns to North America as a newly staged, single show magical experience.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Moves Broadway Return Date Up to November 12, 2021
by Stephi Wild - July 12, 2021


The show has moved up its return and will be back on Broadway in just one part. Get the scoop! The show returns to the Curran in San Francisco on January 11, 2022. The Canadian premiere in Toronto will begin performances in May 2022 at the Ed Mirvish Theatre.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Partners With Portal From Facebook on Curtain Call AR Experience
by Stephi Wild - July 7, 2021


Learn more about how the new technology works, and watch a video of the cast experiencing it!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Will Resume Performances on Broadway This Fall as a One-Part Show
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 28, 2021


Performances of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child begin at Broadway’s Lyric Theatre in New York on November 16, 2021. Broadway tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, July 12, 2021. Now, the show has been boldly restaged as one singular performance.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Aiming for 2022 Broadway Reopening
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2021


The smash-hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is one of a few Broadway shows that will not return until 2022.

VIDEO: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Melbourne Cast Takes First Bows Upon Reopening
by Stephi Wild - February 26, 2021


The Melbourne production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child reopened officially yesterday, February 25, 2021. The production had previously closed on March 16 due to the health crisis, and remained suspended until December, when it was announced that performances were set to resume on February 25.

JK Rowling Donates £1M to Charities Supporting People in Need During the Health Crisis
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2020


Harry Potter creator JK Rowling has announced on Twitter that she is donating £1m to charities to help people in need during the health crisis.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD's Autism Friendly Performance
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2020


On March 1, 2020, TDF presented its first ever Autism Friendly Performance of Harry Potter And The Cursed Child at the Lyric Theatre. James Brown iii took over TDF's Instagram to give fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the cast's excitement, the magic of his transformation into Hagrid, and more.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Melbourne Postpones Performances Through May 31
by A.A. Cristi - April 6, 2020


In line with the latest government advice to prevent the spread of COVID-19, further changes will be made to the performance schedule of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Melbourne's Princess Theatre.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD San Francisco to Play at Reduced Capacity to Due Covid-19
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2020


The Curran Theater has announced its guidelines and updated seating capacity in response to the mandated reduction of public gatherings in San Francisco

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Premieres in Tokyo in Summer 2022
by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2020


The internationally acclaimed, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, will make its Japanese premiere in the summer of 2022.

Breaking: Brady Dalton Richards, James Romney, Paul Thornley & More Will Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - February 3, 2020


Producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender have just announced the third Broadway cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child who will start performances at the Lyric Theatre in New York on March 18, 2020 following the final performance from the current cast on March 15, 2020. A new block of tickets has just been put on sale through September 6, 2020.

Celebrate Your Hogwarts House at HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD House Pride Nights on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 17, 2020


The Tony Award-winning Broadway production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will celebrate the Hogwarts houses with four special performances dedicated to each house. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw houses are the four living and learning communities for Hogwarts students, named after the wizarding school's four founders.

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Cast Joins BroadwayCon Lineup for MainStage Spotlight Session
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 16, 2020


Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has joined the Broadway 2020 lineup for an exclusive MainStage Spotlight Session on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

VIDEO: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD'S Nicholas Podany and Bubba Weiler Take The 10-Second Challenge
by Linnae Medeiros - January 3, 2020


Wizzo wizzo! Broadway's smash-hit play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is testing its cast on everything in the wizarding world with its special 10-Second Challenge! Check out the video to see Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy themselves, Nicholas Podany and Bubba Weiler, putting their knowledge to the test with the help of fellow cast member Nadia Brown!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Sets Records in Both New York and San Francisco
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 30, 2019


The two US productions of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child are celebrating the New Year with record-breaking milestones on both coasts with unprecedented sales for a play.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Does Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway have a daily lottery?

Price: $40.00
Where: On the TodayTix app.
When: Every Friday, the show will release some of the very best seats in the theatre at $40 for every performance for the following week. Submit your entry from Monday at 12:01AM ET to Friday at 1:00PM ET.
Limit: Two per customer
Information: You can only win the Lottery for each performance once. Entrants are selected at random. Entrants can also enter via mail by mailing an envelope with name, email, phone number, zip code (for up to 2 guests per winner), and desired performance to TodayTix, 32 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor, New York, NY 10013.

How long has Harry Potter and the Cursed Child been running on Broadway?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened at the Lyric Theatre (Broadway) on Sunday Apr 22, 2018 and has now been running for 6 years.
There are no gunshots in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The production does include some loud noises and pyrotechnics which some audience members sensitive to such sounds might find startling.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child History

Other Productions of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

2018   Australia Australian Production
Australia
2016   West End
West End
2018   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
2021   West End World Premiere West End Production
West End
2024   US Tour North American Tour
US Tour
2019   San Francisco (Regional) San Francisco Production
San Francisco (Regional)

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Direction of a Play John Tiffany
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actress in a Play Noma Dumezweni
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
2018 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Gareth Fry
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Play Katrina Lindsay
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Play John Tiffany
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Anthony Boyle
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design for a Play Neil Austin
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music in a Play Imogen Heap
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Projection Design Ash J. Woodward
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Play Gareth Fry
2018 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Wig and Hair Carole Hancock
2018 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Anthony Boyle
2018 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Noma Dumezweni
2018 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play Jack Thorne
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Steven Hoggett
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Costume Design Katrina Lindsay
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Director of a Play John Tiffany
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play Anthony Boyle
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Neil Austin
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Score Imogen Heap
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Projection Design Finn Ross
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Set Design Christine Jones
2018 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Sound Design Gareth Fry
2018 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Anthony Boyle
2018 Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Noma Dumezweni
2018 Tony Awards Best Choreography Steven Hoggett
2018 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Play Katrina Lindsay
2018 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Play John Tiffany
2018 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Play Neil Austin
2018 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play Anthony Boyle
2018 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play Jamie Parker
2018 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play Noma Dumezweni
2018 Tony Awards Best Play Jack Thorne
2018 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Play Christine Jones
2018 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Play Gareth Fry

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