Adventure runs in the family. When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. “You’ll be wondering ‘how’d they do that?’ for days to come” (People Magazine).
Experience the wizarding world like never before from the moment you arrive. The entire theatre has been transformed with hidden surprises to discover around every corner. “It’s a marvel of imagination, as magical as any spell or potion” (The New York Times).
Prepare to be on the edge of your seat at this Tony Award®-winning spectacle that “leaves you gasping in wonder at the magic of it all” (TIME Magazine). The entire theatre has been transformed to immerse you as epic duels, extraordinary spells and beloved characters come to life. Awe, laughter, tears—you’ll feel every moment and never want it to end. “It has to be seen to be believed” (USA Today).
"Having recently read the play in book form, I couldn't imagine how they could possibly create the many unique scene changes, however I continued to be amazed throughout the performance at how magically seamless they happened.
I think to truly grasp the storyline and characters, you would need to have read all of the books in the Harry Potter series. Reading the play ahead of time was helpful, but not necessary.
I would see it again!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 28, 2025
Blown away by the cast and effects
"We tooknour 3 kids 15, 13 and 11 to see the show. All five of us loved it. Really impressed with the props, the effects, the acting. Best show I have seen in years. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 28, 2025
I had no idea
"Never seen one sec of a Harry Potter movie and my family and I absolutely loved this performance…. My wife immediately said can we come back tomorrow and watch it again! Talent, effects and story was really great! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 27, 2025
Great play and effects
"So lucky to have the opportunity to see it live. Very unique experience."
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Marina C from Rødovre on Apr 24, 2025
Amazing!
"Captivating! My whole family got lost in the world of Harry Potter in a whole new way taking us deeper into the storyline than ever before. "
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Julia K from Wilmington on Apr 24, 2025
100 stars! Fantastic show!
"Great effects!! Great cast! My 8 year old son absolutely loved it!"
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Maria D from Kaneohe on Apr 24, 2025
Brilliant special effects
"Loved how the story continues directly on from the last film and ties in story lines from previous films. The special effects were incredible."
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Broadway.com Customer on Apr 23, 2025
Best show i've ever seen
"It was amazing, we came from the UK so it was the only show we chose to see when we were here visiting and it was worth every penny! The seats were great we had a great view, and the show well, it was amazing, so clever, loved all of the special effects, the lighting effects were something we've never seen before. Can't wait for it to come on tour in the UK, it's something I can't wait to see again!!"
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Tara E from Pontypridd on Apr 23, 2025
Incredible
"This show was incredible from start to finish! The special effects on stage and throughout the theater made it more fun and interactive."
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Kyle T from Charleston on Apr 22, 2025
Excellent
"This play is a real treat for those who love Harry Potter."
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is 2 hours and 55 minutes long, including one 20 minute intermission.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is suitable for ages 8 and up. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theatre. Please note that children under the age of 15 will not be admitted to the theatre without the accompaniment of an adult.
Anyone coming to see this show would benefit by reading the synopsis of the fourth book in the series. However, the show does give enough exposition for anyone unfamiliar with the world of Harry Potter to play catch up pretty quickly.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is one play, with a running time of 3 hours and 30 minutes.
GalaPro, a free app for on-demand captioning and audio description that you can use on your personal smartphone device. GalaPro makes theatre accessible for patrons who are hearing or sight impaired, or just don’t want to miss a word of the show.
Harry Potter plays at:
The Lyric Theatre
213 West 42nd St.
New York, NY 10019
(Erik C. Peterson
/ Photo courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-Brown)
Erik C. Peterson
He/him. Broadway Debut. Training: BFA Acting from The Sargent Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University and an apprenticeship with Great River Shakespeare Festival. Regional Theatre includes Othello and The Importance of Being Earnest (Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival), Romeo and Juliet (St. Louis Shakespeare), Spamalot and Our Teacher’s a Troll (Breckenridge Backstage Theatre). Directing includes Duckass by Dan Caffrey and The Most Lamentable Tragedy of the Peanut Butter King (Webster University). Devising/Writing includes The Tragedy of Clownpheus and EuridIceCream (with Nathan Shu) and All The World: a Shakespeare Project (VisionBox 360).
(Matthew James Thomas, photo courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-Brown)
Matthew James Thomas
After appearing on the London stage in Oliver, Fame and Whistle Down the Wind, British-born actor Matthew James Thomas moved to New York to appear in the original Broadway cast of Spider-Man, Turn Off the Dark. In 2013, Thomas was tapped to play the title role in the first Broadway revival of Pippin. His film and TV credits include About a Boy, Billy Elliot and Britannia High.
Broadway: for colored girls who have considered suicide/… Select theater: What To Send Up When It Goes Down(BAM/Playwrights Horizons); Bad News!...(Skirball); King Philip (Clubbed Thumb); Sonic Life of a Giant Tortoise (The Play Company); Minor Character (UTR-Public Theater), An Iliad (Long Wharf Theatre); Intimate Apparel (Shakespeare and Company); The Winter’s Tale (Shakespeare Festival St. Louis); Detroit ’67(PlayMakers Rep); Disgraced (Rep. Theatre St. Louis); By the Queen (Trinity Rep). TV/Film: Girl on the Train, The Upside, Billions, Madame Secretary, Blindspot, Instinct, Elementary. Awards: 2019 Connecticut Critics Circle Award (Outstanding Solo Performance), 2022 Chita Rivera Award (Outstanding Ensemble)
Sarah Killough (she/her) is honored to be a part of Leopoldstadt. Her past Broadway credits include: Tom Stoppard’s Travesties, Long Day’s Journey Into Night, and The Lehman Trilogy. In her day job as an audition reader for various casting offices, Sarah has read for a few Stoppard plays; her favorite experience being Roundabout’s production of Indian Ink.
(Aaron Bartz
/ Photo courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-Brown)
Aaron Bartz
Broadway debut. Training: MFA, Yale School of Drama; BFA, University of Montana. Theatre includes Hamlet, The Caucasian Chalk Circle, American Night (Yale Repertory Theatre); The Royal Family of Broadway (Barrington Stage); Born Yesterday (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis); Les Liaisons Dangereuses (Baltimore Center Stage); The Comedy of Errors, Red Velvet (Shakespeare & Company); To Kill a Mockingbird (Montana Repertory Theatre).Television includes The Good Wife (CBS).
(Kristen Martin, photo courtesy of Boneau/Bryan-Brown)
Kristen Martin
Kristen Martin was recently seen in Wicked and in the original cast of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark (u/s Mary Jane). Her off-Broadway credits include The City Club (Crystal LaBelle) and she was also seen on the national and international tours of Wicked (Nessarose), A Chorus Line (Val), 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), Cats (Demeter). Her regional credits include Cleveland Play House/McCarter: A Comedy of Tenors (Mimi), Goodspeed: 42nd Street (Peggy Sawyer), La Cage (Anne), PCLO & Maine State: Footloose (Ariel) and Bay Street: Dames at Sea (Ruby). TV/film appearances include Deception and Psychotic (Roxy).
