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).
"The show, the story, the magic, the actors, the humor was amazing would love to see it turn into a movie someday "
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Andy O from Amsterdam on Jul 13, 2025
Great Show
"The show was engaging from start to finish. Great storytelling, great acting, and even great effects. We had a great time!!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 8, 2025
Magic IRL
"Literally magic on stage. Live. In front of my very eyes. ✨MAGIC✨ The best thing I have ever seen on stage, and I am a lover of live theatre! This show is INCREDIBLE!!"
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Adrienne F from Abilene on Jul 7, 2025
Great Special Effects!!
"This play was amazing from the first second! The way they used capes to move things around the stage was very unique and special. The story was well developed and intriguing. The special effects (no spoilers here) were top notch! Any Harry Potter fan will love this show!"
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Cherie A from Fort Lauderdale on Jul 7, 2025
Thrilling, we two Potterheads loved it!
"I saw this show on Broadway in 2019, when it was in two parts. I enjoyed it that time, but I didn’t love it. It dragged in some spots, didn’t seem very action-packed or very magical. I figured there wasn’t as much in the way of special effects that could be done in person as there was in a movie.
Fast forward to 2025. I was seeing the newest edition, again on Broadway, with my sister. I was a little concerned that it might not be as good, since it was half as long. Well, I’m here to tell you the production was fantastic!! It was exciting, full of special ‘magical’ effects. The story was so much tighter than when I saw it before, and we were truly on the edge of our seats! In fact, my sister wants to try to see it again when Tom Felton will be playing Draco. (The actors were all amazing, including the actor who played Draco, but she loved it so much, she thought that would be a good excuse to go again!)
The only thing that wasn’t great for me was that I had a hard time hearing some of the dialogue. We were sitting in the first row of the top balcony. We could see everything perfectly, but both of us had a bit of a hard time catching all the dialogue.
I’m so glad to have seen this edition of the show. All my worries have been put to rest, and I feel very comfortable in recommending it to all Potterheads. It’s fun, it’s magical, it’s a nail-biter, it’s both nostalgic and new at the same time. I can’t wait to see it again!"
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Edie D from Charlotte on Jul 5, 2025
Magical!
"Everything was pitch perfect, my best theatre experience ever. If you are a potterhead like me, cherry on the top."
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Bhavya J from East Lansing on Jul 4, 2025
Amazing
"Gran actuación, efectos increÃbles. Una adaptación perfecta. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jun 30, 2025
Simply outstanding
"I am not even a Harry Porter fan, I purchased this for my wife’s birthday. She is the true fan. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. The magical illusions are spectacular. The transitions are seamless and break-taking. Awesome performance!!!"
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Robert G from Atlanta on Jun 26, 2025
Spectacular Show Filled with "How Did They Do That" Moments
"Spectacular show filled with magic, relatable challenges and excitement. I was pleasantly surprised by how much magic they were able to pull off in a broadway show; they included both small magic tricks as well as some jaw dropping, "how did they do that" moments. It was interesting to see many of my favorite characters as adults while also seeing the next generation. Would definitely recommend this show as it has something for the young and young at heart."
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Kwesi R from Jersey City on Jun 23, 2025
Amazing show
"It was an amazing show with the best special effects I've ever seen. I would really recommend this show!"
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 2 hours and 55 minutes.
No. Daniel Radcliffe has never been involved in the stage production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Original Harry Potter film star Tom Felton will take on the role of Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter in the Cursed Child from November 11, 2025 through May 26, 2026.
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.
There is no specific dress code for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, though theatergoers are welcome to get into the spirit of the magical world with robes, wands and House colors. Not matter the outfit, dress comfortably and keep in mind the theater may be cool in the summer.
Yes! Butterbeer is available at Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and can even be ordered from your seat. The Lyric Theatre also features a concession stand to rival Honeyduke's, featuring Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans, Chocolate Frogs and more.
(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).
