'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' announces new casting, puts additional tickets on sale
Two previous members of the show's Broadway company have been elevated to lead roles.
Accio casting! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has announced new Broadway casting for the roles of Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley. Steve Haggard and Angela Reed will play the parts, respectively, at the Lyric Theatre.
Haggard made his Broadway debut in 2019 as part of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's year two company. Reed was an original Broadway cast member of Cursed Child and originated the role of Ginny in the play's San Francisco production. Haggard is currently in his role, while Reed will join the production on May 3, replacing Erica Sweany.
Additionally, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has put a new block of tickets on sale. Tickets are now available for performances through January 15, 2023.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child centers on the next generation of Hogwarts students: the children of Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and Draco Malfoy. Harry and Draco's sons, Albus and Scorpius, become fast friends at Hogwarts and get swept up in a time-traveling adventure to right past wrongs from Harry and his friends' school days. However, Harry, Ron, and Hermione must get involved once more as the boys unwittingly unleash dark magical forces they'd all long thought were gone.
Jack Thorne wrote the six-time Tony-winning play based on his, J. K. Rowling, and John Tiffany's original story. Cursed Child premiered on Broadway in 2018 as a two-part play, and has been reworked into a one-part play as of 2021.
Frequently asked questions
What is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child about?
A sequel play to the worldwide sensation, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child finds a new generation of wizards traveling through time and meeting fan-favorite characters. See spellbinding illusions and rekindle the feeling of experiencing Harry Potter for the first time.
Where is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child playing?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing at Lyric Theatre. The theatre is located at 214 W 43rd St, New York, 10036.
How long is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?
The running time of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is 2hr 55min. Incl. 1 intermission.
What's the age requirement for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?
The recommended age for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is Ages 8+. Under 15s must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 are not permitted in the theatre..
How do you book tickets for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?
Book tickets for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on New York Theatre Guide.
Who wrote Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?
Jack Thorne wrote Harry Potter and the Cursed Child based on an original story he co-created with John Tiffany and J. K. Rowling, the author of the original Harry Potter book series.
Is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child a musical?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a play, not a musical. Though there is a score (much like a film score), there are not songs in the show.
Is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child appropriate for kids?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is recommended for children ages 8 and older. Younger children might have trouble sitting through the show, and there are some thematic elements that might be scary. Overall, though, the play is family-friendly like the books are, and the magical elements will likely fascinate kids.
Is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child based on the Harry Potter books?
Yes, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a continuation of the Harry Potter book series. The play picks up where the seventh book leaves off and features many of the same characters from the original books.
Is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child two parts?
No, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is performed in one part. The show was originally performed in two parts but reopened as a single event following the Covid-19 pandemic. The running time is 3 hours and 30 minutes long, including an intermission.
Who directed Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?
John Tiffany directs Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. He won a 2018 Tony Award for his direction, and he also co-created the story with J. K. Rowling and John Tiffany.
When did Harry Potter and the Cursed Child open on Broadway?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened on Broadway in March 2018 following a London premiere in 2016.
Is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child good?
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is among the best-reviewed shows on New York Theatre Guide. "Under the spectacular direction of John Tiffany we are included, indeed, we are beckoned, into the world of witches," our five-star review reads. The show has also received praise for its magic effects and the inclusion of many fan-favorite characters from the books and films.
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