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It's a hit! Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's [*Merrily We Roll Along*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27417-merrily-we-roll-along-tickets) may have gotten off to a rocky start, but in the years since its ill-fated premiere in 1981, the show has become a bonafide classic that's celebrated for its gorgeous score and timeless themes of friendship and hope — and how money and fame can derail them.

In 2012, director Maria Friedman revived *Merrily We Roll Along* in London, reinventing the musical into a smashing success. Her production made its NYC debut in 2022 to sold-out crowds and now, it's transferring to Broadway with stars Jonathan Groff, [Daniel Radcliffe](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/daniel-radcliffe), and Lindsay Mendez.

Not a day goes by that we're not anticipating this revival — *Merrily*'s first on Broadway — going up this September. Learn more about the show's history of productions, transformations, and celebrity stars below, then grab your old friends and roll up to the Hudson Theatre.

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## What is *Merrily We Roll Along* about?

*Merrily We Roll Along* is set in the showbiz world of the 1950s to 1970s, centering on three friends: composer Frank Shepard, lyricist/playwright Charley Kringas, and theatre critic Mary Flynn. The show follows the disintegration of the trio's bond over 20 years, from when they meet as young, aspiring artists to when Frank has left theatre — and his friends — behind for a swanky life as a Hollywood producer.

*Merrily We Roll Along* tells this story in reverse chronological order, starting in 1976 and going back in time to 1957.

## Where is *Merrily We Roll Along* playing?

*Merrily We Roll Along* plays the [Hudson Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/hudson-theatre), located at 141 W 44th St. between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The Hudson is simultaneously Broadway's oldest and newest theatre: The building first opened in 1903, but it was later used for non-Broadway purposes before being shut down and completely renovated. The Hudson as a Broadway theatre in 2017.

The Hudson has become a hub for celebrity-led, limited-run shows. Recent tenants include [*A Doll's House*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26989-a-dolls-house-tickets) starring Jessica Chastain and *Plaza Suite* starring Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick.

## How long is *Merrily We Roll Along*?

*Merrily We Roll Along* on Broadway runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission. This is a typical Broadway musical length; they run between 2 and 3 hours on average.

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## What days is *Merrily We Roll Along* playing?

*Merrily We Roll Along* plays eight performances a week. For the most up-to-date weekly performance schedule, visit the [*Merrily We Roll Along* page](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27417-merrily-we-roll-along-tickets).

## When did *Merrily We Roll Along* premiere?

*Merrily We Roll Along* premiered directly on Broadway in 1981. That production didn't last long, but it was clear the creative team had a good thing going — the show just needed some adjusting. Discover a timeline of *Merrily We Roll Along*'s development below, up to its latest iteration.

- 1981: *Merrily We Roll Along* premieres on Broadway. Sondheim received praise for his score, but the show overall got negative reviews and closed after only 68 performances.
- 1983: *Merrily We Roll Along* premieres in the U.K. at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama. A year later, Manchester's Library Theatre Company put on the first professional U.K. production of the show.
- 1994: *Merrily We Roll Along* returns to New York, this time in an Off-Broadway revival directed by Susan H. Schulman. With Furth and Sondheim's blessing, Schulman streamlined the show, and this production's version of the plot is most commonly performed today.
- 2012: Maria Friedman directs a revival of *Merrily We Roll Along* in London. Her production received widespread critical acclaim, winning multiple awards. The show transferred to the West End and was filmed for cinemas a year later.
- 2022: Friedman directs an Off-Broadway revival of *Merrily We Roll Along* at [New York Theatre Workshop](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/new-york-theatre-workshop), based on her 2012 staging. It, too, receives widespread praise and buzz for its celebrity leads: Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez.
- 2023: Friedman's *Merrily We Roll Along* production transfers to Broadway's Hudson Theatre for a limited engagement beginning in September. The full principal cast from the 2022 production transfers, including Groff, Radcliffe, Mendez, Katie Rose Clarke (as Beth), Krystal Joy Brown (as Gussie), and Reg Rogers (as Joe).

## Who wrote *Merrily We Roll Along*?

The *Merrily We Roll Along* musical is based on a play of the same name written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. The pair wrote multiple shows together, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning *You Can't Take It with You*.

George Furth adapted Kaufman and Hart's *Merrily We Roll Along* script into the musical's book, and Stephen Sondheim wrote music and lyrics. The duo also collaborated on the musical *Company*.

Sondheim, one of the most celebrated modern theatre composers, is known for composing multiple other celebrated musicals, including [*Sweeney Todd*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26216-sweeney-todd-on-broadway-tickets), *Sunday in the Park With George*, and *Into the Woods*.

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## *Merrily We Roll Along* characters

*Merrily We Roll Along* features a large ensemble, but only a handful of principal characters, all of whom are in showbiz. Learn more about the main characters of *Merrily We Roll Along* below.

- Franklin Shepard: A composer-turned-film producer. As he trades theatrical writing for Hollywood, he becomes elitist and loses his friends' respect. 
- Charley Kringas: A playwright and lyricist, and Frank's former writing partner. He dislikes Frank's commercial ambitions, preferring to write for art's sake.
- Mary Flynn: A wannabe novelist-turned-theatre critic. She meets Charley and Frank in their shared apartment building, but she sinks into alcoholism as her career flails and her love for Frank remains unrequited.
- Gussie Carnegie: A Broadway star and Frank's second wife. She seduces Frank while both are still married, and she introduces him to the glamorous world of fame.
- Beth Spencer: Frank's first wife, who he meets and marries young. She is a fellow performer and a part of Frank, Charley, and Mary's friend group before divorcing Frank.
- Joe Josephson: A Broadway producer and Gussie's first husband, who has a hard fall from grace — and wealth — after they split.

## *Merrily We Roll Along* songs

*Merrily We Roll Along* features one of Sondheim's most inventive scores, which includes beloved tunes like "Not a Day Goes By" and "Good Thing Going." As the show is told backwards, reprises of songs appear before their "originals," and repeated melodies surface throughout the show.

### Act 1

- Overture – Orchestra
- "Merrily We Roll Along" – Company
- "That Frank" – Franklin, Mary and Guests
- "First Transition" – Company
- "Old Friends" (Part I) – Mary and Charley
- "Like It Was" – Mary
- "Franklin Shepard, Inc." – Charley
- "Second Transition" – Company
- "Old Friends" (Part II) – Mary, Franklin, and Charley
- "Growing Up" – Franklin and Gussie
- "Third Transition" – Company
- "Not a Day Goes By" – Beth
- "Now You Know" – Mary and Company

### Act 2

- Entr'acte – Orchestra
- "Act Two Opening" – Gussie
- "It's a Hit" – Franklin, Charley, Mary, Joe, and Beth
- "Fourth Transition" – Company
- "The Blob" – Gussie and Company
- "Growing Up" (Part II) – Gussie
- "Good Thing Going" – Charley
- "The Blob" (Part II) – Company
- "Fifth Transition" – Company
- "Bobby and Jackie and Jack" – Charley, Beth, Franklin, and Pianist
- "Not a Day Goes By" (Reprise) – Beth, Franklin, and Mary
- "Sixth Transition" – Company
- "Opening Doors" – Franklin, Charley, Mary, Joe, and Beth
- "Seventh Transition" – Franklin Shepard Jr., Beth, and Mrs. Spencer
- "Our Time" – Franklin, Charley, Mary, and Company

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## What awards has *Merrily We Roll Along* won?

Even though *Merrily We Roll Along* was famously a flop upon its premiere, the show has earned numerous honors and nominations. Learn about the major awards *Merrily We Roll Along*'s productions have won.

- Tony Awards: Sondheim received a 1982 Tony Award nomination for Best Original Score. Whether the 2023 revival will earn nominations of its own has yet to be seen until spring 2024.
- Drama Desk Awards: The original *Merrily* Broadway production won Sondheim the award for Outstanding Lyrics and a nomination for Outstanding Music.
- Olivier Awards: *Merrily We Roll Along* was a much quicker hit across the pond. The 2001 premiere production won the Olivier for Best New Musical along with two acting awards, and the 2013 revival won Best Musical Revival.
- Evening Standard Theatre Award: The 2013 London revival won Best Musical at this ceremony.

## Celebrities who have starred in *Merrily We Roll Along*

The Broadway revival of *Merrily We Roll Along* is star-studded, and past productions have also featured big names in the leading roles. Learn more about the celebrity casts of *Merrily We Roll Along* on stage and screen.

- [Daniel Radcliffe](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/daniel-radcliffe): Radcliffe played Charley Kringas off Broadway in 2022 and reprises the role for the 2023 Broadway transfer. Radcliffe is best known for playing the title role in the *Harry Potter* series and has since played a diverse array of roles on stage and screen.
- Jonathan Groff: Groff plays Frank Shepard in *Merrily We Roll Along* opposite Radcliffe and Mendez. His best-known credits include *Glee* on screen and *Hamilton* and *Spring Awakening* on Broadway.
- Lindsay Mendez: Mendez rounds out the 2022-23 trio of *Merrily* stars as Mary Flynn. She is a Tony Award winner for playing Carrie Pipperidge in the 2018 revival of *Carousel*. 
- Jason Alexander: Alexander is best known for playing George Costanza on *Seinfeld*, but he's also a stage veteran who made his Broadway debut as Joe Josephson in the 1981 premiere production of *Merrily We Roll Along*.
- Lin-Manuel Miranda: The Pulitzer-, Tony-, Grammy-, and Emmy-winning creator of *Hamilton* played Charley Kringas in the 2012 Encores! production of *Merrily We Roll Along*.
- [Victor Garber](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/victor-garber): Stage and screen star Garber starred as Frank in a 1990 production of the musical in D.C.
- Paul Mescal: Mescal will play Frank in the upcoming film adaptation of *Merrily We Roll Along*. He is known for his Emmy-nominated performance in the TV series *Normal People*.
- [Ben Platt](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/ben-platt): Platt, the Tony Award-winning star of *Dear Evan Hansen* and the 2023 Broadway revival of *Parade*, will play Charley in the *Merrily* movie.
- [Beanie Feldstein](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/beanie-feldstein): Feldstein will play Mary in the *Merrily* film. She is known for her film appearances in *Lady Bird*, *Booksmart*, and *Neighbors 2*, and for originating the role of Fanny Brice in the first Broadway revival of *Funny Girl*.

## Screen adaptations of *Merrily We Roll Along*

A film adaptation of *Merrily We Roll Along* is in the works, starring Paul Mescal as Frank, [Ben Platt](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/ben-platt) as Charley Kringas, and [Beanie Feldstein](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/beanie-feldstein) as Mary Flynn. Director Richard Linklater is filming the movie in real time over the course of 20 years, so the actors will actually age with their characters.

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## Major productions of *Merrily We Roll Along*

Through the years, *Merrily We Roll Along* has received various remounts since its 1981 premiere. As tweaks have been made, the show has morphed from a flop into a beloved classic. Learn more about *Merrily We Roll Along*'s production history below.

- 1981 Broadway premiere: The premiere production of *Merrily We Roll Along* featured a cast of teenage and young adult actors, who played the characters at all ages. This was director Harold Prince's idea, and though it didn't pay off commercially, the show kickstarted the careers of performers like Jason Alexander and Tonya Pinkins.
- 1983 U.K. premiere: The first U.K. production of *Merrily We Roll Along* was actually a college production at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Its professional U.K. premiere took place a year later.
- 1985 La Jolla production: James Lapine, who co-wrote multiple musicals with Sondheim, directed this production starring Chip Zien, Marin Mazzie, and John Rubinstein. Sondheim added in the song "Growing Up" for this production, and it's now one of the show's best-known tunes.
- 1994 Off-Broadway premiere: Susan H. Schulman's production of *Merrily* went up with [York Theatre Company](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/york-theatre-company). She streamlined the show's plot into the version that's most widely used today.
- 2002 reunion concert: The original *Merrily* Broadway cast reunited for one night only to perform a concert version of the show. Sondheim and Prince also attended.
- 2012 London revival: Actress/director Maria Friedman first staged *Merrily We Roll Along* in 2012 at London's Menier Chocolate Factory. Her production later transferred to the West End and is the basis for this year's New York staging.
- 2012 Encores! production: New York City Center's Encores! program, which presents limited runs of seldom revived musicals, included *Merrily We Roll Along* in its 2012 season. Colin Donnell, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Celia Keenan-Bolger starred.
- 2022 Off-Broadway revival: Friedman took her celebrated *Merrily* production stateside, bringing it to New York Theatre Workshop at the end of 2022. The show received instant buzz for its trio of stars — Daniel Radcliffe, Lindsay Mendez, and Jonathan Groff — and critical acclaim to boot.
- 2023 Broadway revival: Friedman's production, with Radcliffe, Groff, and Mendez in tow, is the first Broadway revival of *Merrily We Roll Along*. The show plays the Hudson Theatre for 18 weeks only.

## Fun facts about *Merrily We Roll Along*

Be even more prepared to roll up to this production with these additional fun facts about *Merrily We Roll Along*.

- The characters in the original *Merrily We Roll Along* play had different names. Richard Niles became Frank, Jonathan Crale became Charley, and Julia Glenn became Mary. Their jobs also changed: Richard was a playwright, Jonathan a painter, and Mary an author.
- Sondheim, Furth, and *Merrily*'s original director, Hal Prince, also all worked together on the Broadway premiere of *Company*.
- Director Maria Friedman played Mary in a 1992 London production of *Merrily* before going on to stage the musical herself.

## How to get *Merrily We Roll Along* tickets

*Merrily We Roll Along* doesn't roll along often. Don't miss this rare chance to see this Sondheim classic – and to see Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez sharing the Broadway stage. Their characters' friendship might worsen with time, but *Merrily We Roll Along* has only gotten better.

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*Photo credit: Merrily We Roll Along at New York Theatre Workshop. (Photos by Joan Marcus)*

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Two musicians on the run find romance, misadventure, and, most significantly, their true selves in [*Some Like It Hot*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24262-some-like-it-hot-tickets) on Broadway. Based on the classic Billy Wilder big-screen comedy, the musical gets a fresh coat of paint thanks to bookwriters Matthew Lopez and Amber Ruffin, plus a score that makes it all sing.

The songs are by Marc Shaiman (music and lyrics) and Scott Wittman (lyrics), who are “pros at matching showtunes to a particular period,” as noted in New York Theatre Guide’s [four-star *Some Like It Hot* review](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/some-like-it-hot-broadway-review). Just as they summoned the ’60s in the Tony Award-winning *Hairspray*, the team welcomes audiences to the ’30s in *Some Like It Hot*, which sees its lead characters stow away with a swing big band. Learn more about the jazzy, brassy songs playing at the [Shubert Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/shubert-theatre).

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## “What Are You Thirsty For?”

Between the Depression and Prohibition, times were doubly tough in 1933. Bandleader Sweet Sue (NaTasha Yvette Williams) sets the scene lickety-split in the lively opening number in a Chicago speakeasy. In a winking lyric that easily speaks to any era, Sue belts, “At times like these, we could all certainly use a drink.” 

## “You Can’t Have Me (If You Don’t Have Him)”

Jobs are scarce for musicians. But saxophonist Joe ([Christian Borle](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/christian-borle)) and bassist Jerry (J. Harrison Ghee) are also nimble hoofers. When Joe’s twinkle-toed tapping lands him a gig, he refuses to take it without Jerry, who is initially snubbed because he is Black.

“You can’t have proper without the prim, and you can’t have me if you don’t have him!” Joe sings. The plan – and the duo’s fancy footwork – works.

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## “Vamp!”

This high-spirited number earns its exclamation point. After Joe and Jerry witness a mob execution, they hatch a quick scheme to save their lives. “Time to improvise,” they sing, donning wigs and frocks and reinventing themselves as women. Joe becomes Josephine, and Jerry morphs into Geraldine, which he later changes to Daphne.

## “I’m California Bound”

Intent on escaping into Mexico, the masquerading musicians join Sweet Sue’s all-girl band, the Society Syncopators, headed to San Diego. Also on board is singer Sugar Kane (Adrianna Hicks), who’s had it with men chasing her. “Hey ladies, all aboard, whether you’re running away or running toward!” porters sing in the big number.

## “A Darker Shade of Blue”

Everybody’s got their romantic kryptonite. For Sugar, it’s men who play sax – even though they always disappoint. “When a saxophone starts crying,” she says in the torch song, “that’s when night takes its cue to turn a darker shade of blue.”

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## “Take It Up a Step”

When Sue demands her band polish their act, Sugar, Josephine, and Daphne take the lead on this song. The title lyric is a metaphor for how you must shift into high gear to get what you want.

## “Zee Bap”

This novelty number sees Sue, Josephine, and Daphne let loose with high-energy scatting. They educate fellow bandmates on how to deal with men behaving like creeps: Shut them down by saying, “Zee bag zah bootalee atta feet bam-bam.” Silly and fun? You bet.

## “At the Old Majestic Nickel Matinee”

In this beautiful and bittersweet solo, Sugar, reconceived for the musical as a Black woman, shares that movies offered a world beyond her rural, segregated one. “Up there on the screen, there was romance, and the make-believe carried me away,” Sugar sings, revealing her dreams to be a movie star someday. “Because no one I’d ever seen were like the stars up on the screen.”

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## “Poor Little Millionaire”

This fizzy, doo-wop-laced song introduces goofy Osgood (Kevin del Aguila), who’s been drowning in money since his father invented root beer. However, he laments, his love life is “all at sea.” Then he sees Daphne, and he's immediately smitten.

## “Some Like It Hot” 

Shaiman and Wittman fire on all cylinders in this irresistible first-act finale that leads to a pre-intermission cliffhanger. “So ladies, Hades is the spot to be what angels sure are not,” everyone sings. “Some like it hot, and hot is what I got for you!” 

## “Let’s Be Bad”

Fans of the TV series *Smash* will recognize this song, as Shaiman and Wittman wrote it ten years ago for that show about the making of a Marilyn Monroe musical. Osgood, Daphne, and the Syncopators girls sing a reimagined version here as the root beer baron whisks them away for a night out in Mexico.

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## “Dance the World Away”

Joe adopts another disguise, as a Hollywood screenwriter named Kip, to win over Sugar. It works as they share this old-school, swoon-worthy song while dancing a romantic waltz.

## “Fly, Mariposa, Fly”

*Some Like It Hot* is about transformation and personal identity, and Osgood’s song underscores that idea. He shares a childhood story about a butterfly’s life stages, a tale he finds comforting when he's confused about who he is. It’s a smart song that gets bonus points for the clever rhyme “Mother’s Nature’s kiss” and “metamorphosis.” 

## “You Coulda Knocked Me Over With a Feather”

Daphne’s song is about the surprise of self-discovery and embracing one’s true being, as the character realizes Jerry and Daphne are two equally important sides of their truest identity. “I know that Daphne is the best part of me. Oh, yeah! Daphne is who I want to be!” Daphne sings. That Ghee is nonbinary adds to the song’s impact.

## “He Lied When He Said Hello”

Joe’s feelings for Sugar inspire him to come clean about his identity – and it isn’t Josephine or Kip. He breaks off "Kip's" relationship with Sugar with a letter and sings, “We’re through with pretending. It’s time to do right. I’m gonna have a happy ending.”

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## “Ride Out the Storm”

“I thought that I had found shelter — someone to brighten the day. But now comes the rain, so I welcome the rain… to wash all my sorrow away.” A heartbroken Sugar bares her soul in this 11 o'clock number that uses the time-honored metaphor of stormy weather to symbolize romantic trouble. 

## “Tip Tap Trouble”

Doors are slamming. Gangsters are chasing. Everybody’s running — and dancing — as fast as they can. The whole cast gets in on this fast-paced farce sequence where the police hunt for murderous mobster Spats, Spats hunts for Joe and Jerry, and everyone else is just trying to escape alive.

## “Baby, Let’s Get Good”

The last line of Wilder's film – “Nobody’s perfect” – is woven into the show's rousing finale. What’s perfect is that at this point, Prohibition has lifted, and the good times will roll. Similarly, good times will come your way at *Some Like It Hot*.

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Read our A-to-Z guide of the tunes in this big-band musical comedy based on the classic comedy film, from "At the Old Majestic Nickel Matinee" to "Zee Bap."

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Women’s History Month is underway, and there are countless ways to celebrate with theatre. Women currently lead several Broadway shows on stage and off, collectively representing a diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. Several incredible plays and musicals on Broadway showcase talented female actors and creators.

Below are the best Broadway shows in New York with female characters at the forefront. Whether you’re in the mood for a somber drama, a heart-pounding romance, or an empowering retelling of a classic tale, you’ll find it in these women-led Broadway shows.

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## *A Doll’s House*

Henrik Ibsen’s groundbreaking play starring [Jessica Chastain](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/jessica-chastain) will keep you captivated with a story about a woman taking control of her life despite difficult circumstances. Written in 1879, *A Doll’s House* tackles themes ahead of its time, even drawing backlash for challenging gender norms and expectations of mothers and wives. A female writer, Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, updated Ibsen’s script for this revival.

The lead character, Nora Helmer, questions her marriage while harboring a secret from her husband, wishing to leave and live an independent life. *A Doll’s House* made history as an early work featuring a strong female lead who wants more than society has allowed her.

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## *& Juliet*

If you think Juliet deserved a better ending than the one she got in *Romeo & Juliet*, check out this new jukebox musical. *& Juliet* features the music catalog of Max Martin, the songwriter behind hits from NSYNC, Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, and many other pop sensations.

*& Juliet* centers two strong-willed female characters: Juliet and Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway. After reading her husband’s play, Anne imagines a new ending for the heroine, where she escapes Verona in search of her own destiny. The musical follows the two as Anne creates a different path for Juliet, who gets to live a new life.

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## *Bad Cinderella*

Interested in another heroine who could use more agency in her own story? See Andrew Lloyd Webber’s *Bad Cinderella*, which retells the classic tale in a way where Cinderella isn’t looking for Prince Charming. (In fact, he’s dead.)

Instead of a soft-natured Cinderella who quietly accepts her fate until the Fairy Godmother arrives, this “bad” Cinderella is a rebel raging against her cruel stepmother, stepsisters, and the town that rejects her. Although she finds a happily ever after, the joy comes from accepting exactly how she is — not from suddenly becoming a beautiful princess. 

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## *Chicago*

There’s no doubt about the sheer female power in *Chicago*, a jazzy musical that’s run on Broadway continuously since 1996. *Chicago* features a majority-female principal cast led by Roxie Hart, who rises to celebrity status during her murder trial. In 2023, drag queen Jinkx Monsoon made history playing Matron “Mama” Morton, the warden at Roxie's jail.

The show features powerful vocals and showstopping numbers like “All That Jazz” and “Nowadays.” If you’ve only seen the famous movie version starring Renee Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones, you’ll want to check out the musical to get a taste of all that jazz live.

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## *Wicked*

Adapted from the Gregory Maguire novel, *Wicked* has been a Broadway mainstay for two decades, wowing audiences with incredible music and celebrating the power of female friendship. Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, later known as Glinda the Good, initially start as enemies while roommates at Shiz University, but a friendship soon blossoms between the two.

The headstrong Elphaba risks everything to expose corruption in Oz, ultimately standing up for what’s right against all odds. You’ll be blown away by the incredible vocals in the women’s iconic songs like “Defying Gravity,” “For Good,” and “Popular.”

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## *Kimberly Akimbo*

Thought high school was hard enough? Imagine being Kimberly, a 16-year-old who looks like she’s 72 due to a rare condition that has accelerated her aging. And to top it off, she’s also dealing with a dysfunctional family — and yet, trying to find happiness through it all in this funny yet poignant musical, which has received near-universal acclaim.

Not only does *Kimberly Akimbo* have a unique and bold female lead (plus a fan-favorite supporting character in Kimberly’s Aunt Deb), but two of the show’s lead creatives are women: composer/lyricist Jeanine Tesori and director Jessica Stone.

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## *Moulin Rouge! The Musical*

Based on the cult classic Baz Luhrmann film, *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* transports audiences to Paris’s bohemian Montmartre district at the turn of the 20th century. The leading man is Christian, an American writer who has just arrived in Paris, but Satine — the sparkling diamond at the Moulin Rouge nightclub — steals the show.

Although she’s promised to the Duke of Monroth to save the club, the independent and closed-off Satine falls into a whirlwind romance with Christian. In the end, it’s Satine who learns to love and be loved in return.

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## *Funny Girl*

Who told you you’re allowed to rain on her parade? If anyone is willing to go after exactly what she wants without hesitation, it’s *Funny Girl*’s Fanny Brice. Based on the true story of Ziegfeld Follies showgirl and comedian Fanny Brice, the musical follows her upbringing in an immigrant Jewish family with big dreams of stardom and her success as a comedic actress in the Follies.

You’ll not only hear [Lea Michele](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/lea-michele) sing the famous showstopper “Don’t Rain on My Parade” at *Funny Girl* on Broadway, but you’ll also learn about a pioneering female comedian who paved the way for other “funny girls” who came after her.

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## *Summer, 1976*

*Summer, 1976* celebrates female bonds as two women navigate motherhood, ambition, and independence amid societal expectations for women. The play follows naive housewife Alice and nonconformist artist Diana, who strike up a friendship one summer that changes their lives. Not only does this play focus on women’s resilience and independence, but it also stars two powerhouse actresses: [Laura Linney](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/laura-linney) and Jessica Hecht. 

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## *Six*

Listen up and let them tell you a story. *Six* is the musical sensation that has taken Broadway by storm since premiering in 2020, featuring the six wives of Henry VIII — except this time, you get to hear about their lives in their own words. The show flips the script by allowing these women, historically known as little more than wives, to make their voices heard, independent of the king.

You’ll have a blast at this high-octane musical that mimics a pop concert, and you’ll also learn history about these women and the parts of their lives often left out of textbooks.

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## *Once Upon a One More Time*

This women-powered jukebox musical takes the songs of Britney Spears and sets them to a new story about fairytale princesses you know and love. They realize they have the power to create their own happily ever afters — no princes required.

In the vein of *Bad Cinderella* and *& Juliet*, this new musical retells the stories of famous female characters, creating more empowering paths than those in their original narratives. In other words, they’re stronger than yesterday, and now there’s nothing in their way.

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The best Broadway shows to see for Women’s History Month

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Check out these plays and musicals in New York led by women on stage, as various historic and fictional characters, and off stage as writers and directors.

Wonder what the king is doing tonight? Then hightail it to [*Camelot*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/25210-camelot-tickets), the 1960 musical by Alan J. Lerner and Frederick Loewe that packs enough royal romance and drama to fill the [Vivian Beaumont Theater](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/vivian-beaumont-theater), which houses the show's latest revival.

The show is based on the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Nearly 63 years after premiering on Broadway, *Camelot* has carved its rightful place as a beloved classic. Credit a gem-packed score plus the enduring meaning of Camelot beyond the stage. Find out more about how *Camelot* looks to history and proves its lasting relevance, plus other compelling reasons to put this revival on your must-see list.

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## Aaron Sorkin updated the story.

This revival is not your grandmother’s *Camelot*. Since the beginning, the show’s sprawling story has been challenging to tell coherently. Director Bartlett Sher tapped Aaron Sorkin to update the book. Sorkin, who won an Oscar for writing *The Social Network*, a contemporary drama of power plays, brings the musical’s story down to earth while maintaining its epic sweep.

Sorkin scrapped *Camelot*'s supernatural elements, so the stakes are all on a human level, and you can’t get higher than that. Plus, Sorkin situated the story on the eve of the Enlightenment. The poetic richness of that era speaks for itself, but this change also means Arthur is no longer in a fantasy bubble. His story now affects an actual period of history.

## *Camelot* has a timeless takeaway.

Camelot is the mythical title kingdom that shone brightly, if briefly. Arthur goes from an idealistic young monarch who dreams of a just, democratic society to a despairing ruler who realizes his utopian visions have imploded.

A downer? Maybe. But Camelot’s brief rise is reason to rejoice – and to hope again for “a fleeting wisp of glory,” as the show famously says. Right now, a dose of optimism – and the reminder that greatness may be in anyone’s grasp – could do us some good.

## *Camelot* is symbolic of the Kennedys.

One way to measure the reach of a musical is to look beyond the stage to its impact on pop culture. *Camelot* debuted on Broadway as John F. Kennedy was en route to becoming president. In the same way people know Arthur and his knights as chivalrous, they romanticize the Kennedy administration as a period of optimism. 

“The Kennedys saw the show, and Jack loved it," Sorkin has said. "Jackie started calling their White House ‘Camelot.’” Today, it’s uncertain if that’s 100% true. But it’s the stuff of legend – and that’s what this musical is about. 

## *Camelot* showcases dramas of the heart and sword.

Love triangles and power battles are storytelling staples that don’t get old, and both are at the heart of *Camelot*. Despite her marriage to Arthur, Queen Guenevere becomes increasingly unable to resist her feelings for Sir Lancelot. That’s going to hurt. The king’s illegitimate son, Mordred, plots to overtake the throne. Ditto. These two events thread together and contribute to the demise of Arthur’s dream.

## *Camelot* has a vibrant, celebrated cast.

The show’s principal roles now belong to a trio of proven Broadway talents. A Tony Award winner for *The Inheritance*, Andrew Burnap plays the idealistic Arthur. [*Hamilton*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/384-hamilton-tickets) Tony nominee Phillipa Soo is the conflicted Guenevere, and *My Fair Lady* alum Jordan Donica heats things up as Lancelot. Richard Burton, Julie Andrews, and Robert Goulet originated the three juicy roles.

## Royal rubbernecking never gets old.

Royal intrigue is forever fascinating. The show offers this reminder on stage, and the coronation of England’s King Charles III in the lusty month of May (the 3rd, to be specific) provides one in the real world.

## The musical’s songs are royal treats.

Lerner and Loewe’s score has many crown jewels. Among them are the buoyant title song and the jaunty “The Lusty Month of May.” “If Ever I Would Leave You” is hard to beat for sheer swoon appeal. Various artists like Aretha Franklin and Il Divo have covered the song. 

## You’ll hear an orchestra with oomph.

A royal epic deserves a lush background. This new production boasts a 30-piece orchestra and the show’s original orchestrations. When you have such beautiful songs, showcase them to the max.

## The director is in his element.

Director Bartlett Sher, who previously collaborated with Sorkin on the Broadway play *To Kill a Mockingbird*, has lots of experience making classic musicals shine anew on stage at the Beaumont in Lincoln Center. He’s previously guided hit revivals of *South Pacific*, *The King and I*, and *My Fair Lady* on that grand stage. 

## *Camelot* is a Broadway time machine.

*Camelot* debuted in 1960 during the Golden Age of Broadway. Now, a new generation of theatregoers experiences the show with fresh eyes and ears. Today’s audiences get the best of both worlds: the pleasing nostalgia of a classic musical and a script by a celebrated contemporary writer. Together, they remind us that *Camelot*’s messages of hope, honor, and love outlast any kingdom.

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See why Lerner and Loewe's classic musical about an ancient mythical kingdom still speaks to modern times, thanks to updates by Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin.

Here it is! The new Stephen Sondheim musical [*Here We Are*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/28147-here-we-are-tickets) will have its world premiere this September at [The Shed](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/the-griffin-theater-at-the-shed), with exact dates to be announced.

Sondheim and bookwriter David Ives based *Here We Are* on two films by Luis Buñuel: 1972's *The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie*, about six middle-class urbanites whose dinner party is constantly interrupted, and 1962's *The Exterminating Angel*, about wealthy guests trapped at a dinner party of their own.

Sondheim and Ives's adaptation was originally called *Square One*, and various private workshops have taken place since news of the musical first broke in 2014.

Directing *Here We Are* off Broadway is Joe Mantello, a two-time Tony Award winner for *Assassins* and *Take Me Out*. He is also known for directing shows including [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets), *The Humans*, and this spring's *Grey House*, a new play starring Laurie Metcalf.

Additional creative team and cast announcements for *Here We Are* have yet to come.

*Here We Are* is the final show Stephen Sondheim composed before his death in 2021. A string of Sondheim shows have appeared in New York since then: *Company*, *Into the Woods*, and the currently running [*Sweeney Todd*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26216-sweeney-todd-on-broadway-tickets) on Broadway, and *Assassins* and [*Merrily We Roll Along*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27417-merrily-we-roll-along-tickets) off Broadway. The latter is transferring to Broadway this fall.

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This new show, based on two films by Luis Buñuel, will play at The Shed and is the final musical Stephen Sondheim composed before his death in 2021.

The new play [*Room*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27517-room-on-broadway) has postponed its Broadway premiere indefinitely. The show, starring [Adrienne Warren](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/adrienne-warren), was set to play a limited engagement at the [James Earl Jones Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/james-earl-jones-theatre) from April 3 to September 17.

“In the midst of our rehearsals we were informed by one of our Lead Producers that due to personal reasons, they did not intend to fulfill their obligations to the production," producer Hunter Arnold said in a statement about the postponement.

"Since being notified, the rest of the producing team has exhausted all possible avenues to keep the show on track, but the narrow timeline and economic shortfall created by this series of events has proven to be insurmountable."

The current production is shut down as of March 16.

*Room* is based on the same-named book and movie about a woman and her young son facing the outside world after years of being held in captivity. Emma Donoghue wrote the novel, screenplay, and the script for the stage adaptation. Cora Bissett and Kathryn Joseph wrote songs for the show, and Bissett was set to direct.

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The new play, based on Emma Donoghue's book and movie of the same name, was scheduled to begin performances at the James Earl Jones Theatre on April 3.

This is your ticket to Neverland! [*Peter Pan Goes Wrong*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27336-peter-pan-goes-wrong-tickets) will offer rush and lottery tickets for its 16-week Broadway run. Performances begin March 17 ahead of an April 19 opening at the [Barrymore Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/barrymore-theatre).

*Peter Pan Goes Wrong* will offer $40 tickets via a digital lottery. The lottery is open for entries from midnight to 3 p.m. the day before each performance, and winners are drawn at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Winners may purchase up to two tickets for the next day's performance.

The show will also have in-person rush tickets available for $45. Each person can purchase up to two tickets for that day's performance at the Barrymore Theatre box office, beginning at 10 a.m. each day. Rush tickets are subject to availability.

In *Peter Pan Goes Wrong*, an amateur college theatre troupe attempts to stage [J. M. Barrie's classic *Peter Pan* play](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/all-the-peter-pan-adaptations-in-broadway-theatre), but they encounter mishaps with their sets, props, and fellow actors at every turn. This slapstick comedy show is from Mischief Theatre Company, who also created [*The Play That Goes Wrong*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/14790-the-play-that-goes-wrong-tickets), which has played in New York since 2019.

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The comedy from Mischief Theatre Company, the creator of *The Play That Goes Wrong*, makes its New York debut at the Barrymore Theatre for 16 weeks only.

Scream and shout! Two new cast members have been set for [*Once Upon a One More Time*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27127-once-upon-a-one-more-time-on-broadway) on Broadway. The musical begins performances at the [Marquis Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/marquis-theatre) on May 13 ahead of a June 22 opening night.

Newly announced cast members include two-time Tony Award nominees Jennifer Simard as Stepmother and Adam Godley as the Narrator. Simard is known for her acclaimed performances in *Company* and *Mean Girls* on Broadway, and Godley for *The Lehman Trilogy* and *Anything Goes*. 

They join the previously announced Briga Heelan as Cinderella, Justin Guarini as Prince Charming, and Aisha Jackson as Snow White.

Additional casting has yet to be announced.

The creative team includes creative consultant David Leveaux, scenic designer Anna Fleischle, costume designer Loren Elstein, lighting designer Kenneth Posner, sound designer Andrew Keister, projection designer Sven Ortel, and wig designer Nikiya Mathis.

## What is *Once Upon a One More Time* about?

*Once Upon a One More Time* features an original story by Jon Hartmere set to the chart-topping songs of Britney Spears. When a fairy godmother presents Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and more with *The Feminine Mystique* at their book club, the women learn they can write their own happily ever afters.

Spears songs featured include "...Baby One More Time," "Womanizer," "Oops!...I Did It Again," "Circus," and "Stronger," plus more than a dozen others.

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*Photo credit: Jennifer Simard and Adam Godley. (Photos courtesy of production; Simard photo by Sarah Jenkins)*

Jennifer Simard, Adam Godley join 'Once Upon a One More Time' Broadway cast

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Both actors were Tony Award nominees in 2022, and they now join the cast of the new Britney Spears musical beginning performances at the Marquis Theatre in May.

He's gonna be startin' somethin'! Elijah Rhea Johnson will make his Broadway debut as Michael Jackson in [*MJ The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/23379-mj-the-musical-tickets) on Broadway this spring. He begins performances at the [Neil Simon Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/neil-simon-theatre) on April 4.

Johnson makes his Broadway debut in the role; however, this isn't his first time with *MJ*. He played the role of a younger Michael Jackson in pre-Broadway workshops of *MJ*, and he also starred in touring and Las Vegas productions of *The Lion King* as a child.

Johnson takes over the role from Myles Frost, who departs *MJ The Musical* on April 2. Frost made history in 2022 as the youngest solo actor to win the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical at 22 years old.

*MJ The Musical* recounts the life and career of Michael Jackson through all his hit songs. When an MTV camera crew arrives at tour rehearsals to film a documentary about Jackson, he and audiences look back through his most formative memories and career highlights.

Director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon won the Best Choreography Tony Award for *MJ*, and the script is by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage.

## Who is in the *MJ The Musical* Broadway cast?

In addition to Johnson as Michael Jackson, the principal cast of *MJ The Musical* also includes Tavon Olds-Sample, Bane Griffith, Christian Wilson, Quentin Earl Darrington, Whitney Bashor, Gabriel Ruiz, Antoine L. Smith, Joey Sorge, Ayana George, Apollo Levine, John Edwards, Lamont Walker II, and Zelig Williams.

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Elijah Rhea Johnson to star in 'MJ The Musical' on Broadway

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He will assume the role of Michael Jackson from Myles Frost, who won a 2022 Tony Award for Best Actor for his performance, in April at the Neil Simon Theatre.

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;is on Broadway at the <a href="/theatres/lyric-theatre">Lyric Theatre</a>,&nbsp;now performed in one part. Get&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets on Broadway now.&nbsp;Perhaps the most eagerly anticipated play in recent Broadway history, the nine-time Olivier Award-winning West End hit&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;made the trip across the pond in 2018 and opened its doors to crowds of excited Muggles in New York City.The Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play is the official eighth story in the&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;franchise and the first to be officially presented on stage. The events of&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child take place 19 years after those of the final J.K. Rowling novel, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The show focuses on a new generation of wizards — the children of Harry and Ginny Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and Draco Malfoy — as they attend Hogwarts and go on a new, time-traveling adventure. As they journey to the past, they come across fan-favorite characters and even change wizarding history — but their parents must jump in to help save the Wizarding World once more when things go awry.

The production features dazzling illusions, bringing magic to life before your eyes. We are obliged to #KeepTheSecrets in terms of the jaw-dropping stage magic, courtesy of illusions designer Jamie Harrison.

Rowling co-conceived the story of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child with John Tiffany and Jack Thorne, but Thorne is the lead playwright. The show won a record-breaking nine Olivier Awards in London, including Best New Play, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in New York won six Tonys, including Best Play. The original Broadway cast included&nbsp;seven of the original London stars.

From&nbsp;Steven Hoggett's spellbinding choreography, which renders scene changes and character entrances seamlessly, to John Tiffany's wildly innovative directorial choices&nbsp;in scenes involving the Hogwarts Express or the events of the Tri-Wizard Tournament, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;is a masterful piece of theatre.

## Is *Harry Potter* on Broadway 2 parts?

*Harry Potter* on Broadway is presented in one part. The show used to be longer: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway was a two-part show, clocking in at more than five hours total. Since theatres shut down and reopened amid the pandemic, the Broadway production has been condensed into one show, but all the key characters, plotlines, and magical effects remain. The two-part version still runs in London and elsewhere.

## How long is *Harry Potter* on Broadway?

*Harry Potter* on Broadway runs 3 and a half hours, including one intermission.

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Today I've got magic on my mind.&nbsp;The Harry Potter kind.&nbsp;Apparently so does the rest of the world.&nbsp;After seeing this spectacular&nbsp;<a href="/show/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child">Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</a>&nbsp;I decided to borrow a book&nbsp;from the Library.&nbsp;I have NEVER seen a book available in so many languages.&nbsp;Some of which I don't even recognize.&nbsp;But who can blame them? Don't we all want to take a couple&nbsp;of classes at Hogwarts?&nbsp;Perhaps they have some adult education offerings.&nbsp;And about the owls.&nbsp;Henceforth I want all my mail delivered by a feathered messenger.&nbsp;In addition, I got my eye on a fetching fluffy white owl just like Harry's. (Apparently there were real owls in the London production until one of them took a left turn when it should have taken a right.&nbsp;Off into the audience it flew.)&nbsp;I want IN.J.K. Rowling's writing is masterful.&nbsp;Even though this play was written by Jack Thorne, it has her finger prints all over it.&nbsp;Under the spectacular direction of John Tiffany we are included, indeed, we are beckoned, into the world of witches.&nbsp;As observers only, of course, but that is almost enough.The story is richly layered, like all Rowling tales. The grown-up Harry Potter (Jamie Parker) is married to Ginny Weasley (Poppy Miller) and still friends with the entire Weasely clan because Ron (Paul Thornley) finally got his act together and married Hermione (Noma Dumezweni).&nbsp;Both Harry and Hermione work at the Ministry for Magic (the same one that threatened to topple Dumbledore years back).&nbsp;Today they are seeing their children off to Hogwarts.&nbsp;Albus Potter (Sam Clemmett) and Rose Granger-Weasley (Susan Heyward) are first year students.&nbsp;Rose, being Hermione's daughter, is thrilled and full of all the possibilities that lie ahead - like picking the right friends immediately.&nbsp;She relishes the idea that because of her mother she is already someone.Albus on the other hand is having a not-so-good-very-bad-day.&nbsp;Just the idea of Hogwarts overwhelms Albus.&nbsp;He does not want to be the "Son of Harry Potter."&nbsp;He does not want to be anything except a hormone filled boy with a wand that should really be licensed.&nbsp;Instead, he stumbles upon another misfit, Scorpius Malfoy (Anthony Boyle).&nbsp;Together they become a team of two misfits.&nbsp;And decide to take the past into their hands.If certain events in the past are just tweaked, they reason, then the present would be in much better shape.&nbsp;Lives would be saved, etc., etc.What they don't count on is ye olde pebble tossed in the lake routine.&nbsp;One event leads to another and pretty soon everything is ass over teakettle with the Dark Lord on the loose and aimed directly at the two mischief makers.There are some serious twists and turns, of course.&nbsp;But these are almost unnoticeable in the face of the special effects that are on display for our enjoyment.&nbsp;These are not the fancy schmancy special effects, but they are spectacular.&nbsp;They are simplicity itself, made of puppetry magic and lighting that tells us exactly where to look.&nbsp;This far and no further.&nbsp;The&nbsp;shadows are teaming with unseen life that are eager to reach out and touch someone - could even be you if you are in the right seat.&nbsp;The ensemble's choreographed movements, clean, simple and unrelenting, give the entire production a physical urgency. Even the program tells you what to read and when.Ultimately this is a tale of family.A boy who lost his father grew up to be one and has misplaced his parenting manual. Harry must rely on his wife, his friends and his mentors long gone.&nbsp;In the process of recovering each other they also cross paths with the past, and we are touched when the friends (and even a few pests) show up in the flesh.My friend who attended with me is a Brit and was concerned, lest the American audience was not as hooked on the Potter legend as the Brits. He needn't have worried.&nbsp;As one witch after another produced sorcery - the audience cheered.&nbsp;As characters we had only read or seen on the silver screen appeared there were gasps of recognition.&nbsp;We were children oohing and ahhing throughout.And when it came time, after 5 hours of immersion, to say good-bye to these treasured friends (all the&nbsp;principals take their bows en masse) we stood up and cheered farewell, like the crowds used to do when a ship was leaving.&nbsp;If given our druthers we would have put on an invisibility cloak and joined them.I mean, they do live there, right?As to the child? As to the curse? I have sipped the potions and am #KeepingTheSecrets safe. &nbsp;As the complimentary pins on your way out request.Bravo, Brava, Bravastrodamus!(Photo by Manuel Harlan)<hr /><h2>What the popular press says...</h2>"Time is a dangerous toy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,&nbsp;the enthralling two-part play about the later life of its title wizard. Various characters in this deluxe London import find it in their power to journey into the past, which means altering the future, which means serious trouble for everyone." Ben Brantley for New York Times"There are more magic wands than you can shake a stick at in the wildly theatrical and thrilling Broadway spectacle Harry Potter and the Cursed Child." Joe Dziemianowicz for New York Daily News"The world of&nbsp;Harry Potter has arrived on Broadway, Hogwarts and all, and it is a triumph of theatrical magic." Adam Feldman for Time Out New York"Anyone still ready to dismiss&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;as a cynical brand extension, or a theme-park ride on stage, clearly hasn't experienced the thrilling theatricality, the pulse-pounding storytelling vitality and the unexpected emotional richness of this unmissable two-part production. The ecstatic hype that accompanies the smash London import&nbsp;to Broadway is amply justified, and then some." David Rooney for Hollywood Reporter"This is no time for bogus expressions of sophistication. So, let's just say:&nbsp;Hooray!&nbsp;With Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,&nbsp;the Boy Who Lived has finally come to Broadway, bringing enchantment to a world that could really use a little magic right now." Marilyn Stasio for VarietyExternal links to full reviews from popular press...<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/22/theater/review-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-raises-the-bar-for-broadway-magic.html" target="_blank">New York Times</a>&nbsp;- <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/theater-arts/cursed-child-review-wildly-harry-potter-broadway-article-1.3944034" target="_blank">New York Daily News</a> -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/harry-potter-cursed-child-broadway-review" target="_blank">Time Out</a>&nbsp;- <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/harry-potter-cursed-child-theater-review-1104812" target="_blank">Hollywood Reporter</a>&nbsp;- <a href="http://variety.com/2018/legit/reviews/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-review-broadway-1202757827/" target="_blank">Variety</a>

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Built on the site of the former Apollo Theatre and Lyric Theatre, which had fallen into neglect and disrepair, the new Lyric Theatre officially opened on January 26, 1998. The building was called the Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the time, and the first production there was the musical *Ragtime*. 

After renovations, the theatre was renamed the Hilton Theatre in 2005 and Foxwoods Theatre in 2010. The U.K.-based Ambassador Theatre Group acquired the lease to the theatre — its first Broadway venue — in May 2013 and restored the Lyric Theatre name in March 2014. Between then and 2018, the theatre underwent another renovation to implement custom decor for *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*, the venue's current tenant.

## How to get to the Lyric Theatre on Broadway

The closest subway stop is 42nd Street on the 1, 2, 3, 7, N, Q, R, W, S, A, C, and E lines. The closest bus stops are 7th Ave/W. 44th St. on the M104 line and 8th Ave/W 43rd St. on the M20 and M104 lines.

## Restaurants near the Lyric Theatre

Popular restaurants near the Lyric Theatre in NYC include Carmine's (Italian), Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. (American), the Hard Rock Cafe (American), and Junior's (American). Los Tacos No. 1, located directly across the street from the Lyric, is also a popular spot for a quick, casual bite.

[Learn more about popular pre- and post-show restaurants in the Theatre District.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/where-to-eat-before-and-after-a-broadway-show)

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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. Learn more about *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* tickets now.

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[*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/13709-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-tickets) will bring back its annual House Pride Week on Broadway this month, with performances dedicated to fans in each Hogwarts house. In the *Harry Potter* universe, the four houses are living and learning cohorts that students are sorted into upon arrival at the Wizarding school.

During House Pride Week, Ravenclaws will be celebrated at the performance on February 28, Gryffindors on March 1, Hufflepuffs on March 2, and Slytherins on March 3.

Fans are encouraged to attend the night dedicated to their house. The first 100 audience members who arrive at the [Lyric Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/lyric-theatre-ny) each night may partake in a house-themed trivia game at 5:30 p.m., ahead of the show at 7 p.m. All audience members will also receive a commemorative button.

In addition to regular tickets, lottery tickets for each House Pride performance are available [via the TodayTix app](https://www.todaytix.com/nyc/shows/27520-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-house-pride-week). Lottery winners will pay $40 for tickets located in the first three rows of the theatre. The lottery is open for entries through February 8 at noon, and entrants may request up to two tickets for their desired house's performance.

*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* follows a new generation of wizards on their own adventures at Hogwarts. Harry Potter's son Albus and Draco Malfoy's son Scorpius go on a time-traveling journey through history to defeat dark forces they thought were long gone, with the help of Harry and his friends.

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Mischief managed… with a new [*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/8728-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child) cast. A new *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* Broadway cast begin performances at the [Lyric Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/lyric-theatre) on October 3, with tickets on sale through Sept. 3, 2023. Get *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.

Continuing cast members include Steve Haggard as Harry Potter, Angela Reed as Ginny Potter, David Abeles as Ron Weasley, and Aaron Bartz as Draco Malfoy.

Joel Meyers joins the cast as Albus Potter, alongside Maya Thomas as Rose Granger-Weasley, Erik C. Peterson as Scorpius Malfoy, Imani Jade Powers as Delphi Diggory. Jenny Jules continues as Hermione Granger, with Rachel Leslie playing the role from November 15 to Jan. 15, 2023.

Chadd Alexander, Kevin Rico Angulo, Chelsey Arce, Quinn Blades, Ebony Blake, Darby Breedlove, Ted Deasy, Irving Dyson Jr, Kira Fath, Gary-Kayi Fletcher, Eleasha Gamble, Logan James Hall, Abbi Hawk, Chance Marshaun Hill, Edward James Hyland, Nick Hyland, Jax Jackson, Jack Koenig, Spencer LaRue, Samaria Nixon-Fleming, Erik Evan Olson, Alexandra Peter, Dan Piering, William Rhem Jr., Kiaya Scott, Stephen Spinella, Tom Stephens, Karen Janes Woditsch and Brittany Zeinstra complete the cast.

*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. Jack Thorne wrote the six-time Tony-winning play based on his, J. K. Rowling, and John Tiffany's original story.

Tiffany directs the play, with movement by Steven Hoggett, set by Christine Jones, costumes by Katrina Lindsay, lighting by Neil Austin, sound by Gareth Fry, illusions & magic by Jamie Harrison.

[Get *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/8728-harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child)

*Photo credit: Angela Reed as Ginny Potter, Steve Haggard as Harry Potter (Photo by Matthew Murphy)*

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ announces new cast, tickets on sale through September 2023

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Noma Dumezweni is a little bit magical. Sure, she's playing Hermione Granger, that type-A witch who is the literary heroine of women everywhere, in <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child" target="_blank">Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</a>, but Dumezweni herself possesses a certain&nbsp;je ne sais quoi. Her co-star Jamie Parker, who plays the titular boy who lived, likens her to a Patronus (that positive projection of a person's inner hope and love). When asked what type of magic she'd love to wield, Dumezweni said she simply wants the power to calm everyone she encounters."Sometimes when I meet people, I want to put my hand on them and just go, 'And breathe,'" she said. "That's all I want you to do. Just breathe."But Dumezweni surely already has this ability. Standing outside the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/lyric-theatre" target="_blank">Lyric Theatre</a> on her cigarette break under a soon-to-be-stormy sky, she immediately makes you feel like you've known her forever. We've just wrapped a photoshoot at the stunningly redesigned and remodeled Lyric Theatre, where the play is running, and when we sit down to chat, our meeting feels like part-therapy session, part-motivational talk. Although an interview is defined as a one-sided exchange, Dumezweni doesn't hesitate to ask questions, offer encouragement, and be affectionate. It's instantly disarming — no&nbsp;Expelliarmus&nbsp;required.Her infectious positivity and immense talent no doubt brought her to where she is today, and she's not taking any of her success for granted. She joined Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in early developmental stages, and when the producers first brought her in for the project, she had no idea what it was. All she knew was that it was a new play by Jack Thorne with John Tiffany at the helm. Upon hearing that she would be reading for Hermione in a brand-new Harry Potter story, she was stunned.The play picks up at the epilogue of the seventh book and follows the wizarding trio as they navigate parenthood and a new generation at Hogwarts. Dumezweni did not think she would continue with the show beyond the workshops — she was just happy to be in the room — but on the last day of the final workshop, Tiffany and producer Sonia Friedman came up to her and asked her to be in the West End production."I just gotta trust my life more," she said with a sigh. "I did not think it was going to happen at all. Loads of questions were popping into my head and the biggest one was, 'Can I do a show for a year?'"The answer: yes. She opened the show at the Palace Theatre in London in summer 2016 and won an Olivier Award for her performance. Now, she's earned a Tony Award nomination for her Broadway debut in the play, and she's signed on for another year in the wizarding world.Her success is a long time coming. At age 8, she arrived in England with her mother and sister, fleeing the South African apartheid, and she still remembers that young girl who struggled in school and found acting as a form of play and escape from the academia that bogged her down in the classroom."I'm slowly getting over my issues of feeling over lack of education, 'cause I used to think I was very stupid," she said. "What I've learned is I'm an intelligent person, but intelligence works in different ways."She gravitated toward drama classes in school, and when she was 13, she joined a youth theatre, The Wosley Theatre, where she found her people and her passion. "I didn't think I was going to be an actor at that point. It was just something to do every week," she said.After high school, she auditioned for drama school twice and was rejected both times, so she took a job as a public relations assistant and thought her future was in PR. However, she was laid off three months later and back to square one."This is another thing I try to impart to people: It's okay. I mean, it's shit in the moment. It's really horrible," she said. "Then you go, I've got to rethink what I wanted to do."While she was on unemployment for a few months, she revisited her love of acting. She joined an improv class on Monday nights, and she took gigs reading scripts for theatre companies. She met the man who would become her mentor and biggest champion, Antony Singleton, when she signed up for a workshop called The Casting Couch, where actors would perform a monologue for an audience of agents, managers, casting directors, and other industry members. She worked on a monologue from The Colored Museum with Singleton, and from there, he became her go-to friend and acting coach. (She had a mini-freak-out over meeting the play's author and her fellow nominee George C. Wolfe at recent Tony events.)She can relate to Hermione's story of being an outsider. As a child of Muggle parents, the character enters the wizarding world with no connections, and Dumezweni looks at it both from her perspective as coming to acting without an official drama school training and as a refugee."It's the immigration story," she said. "I did feel very lacking in a lot of things. That little thing in your heart that goes, I know I'm worth something. I'm worth something in the sense that Hermione was lucky that she found something, but she worked her tits off because she was an outsider. She wasn't part of this world and she had to learn really quickly."Dumezweni admires Hermione's perseverance and work ethic, and although the character can get a bad rap sometimes, she thinks there's a reason women everywhere can see themselves in her."She may be in people's noses and going, 'No, no you can do better,' but she's doing it. I think that's what we all tapped into when we read that," she said. "And as people know, she's the one who got them out of trouble, each and every time."Dumezweni can also relate to Hermione as a mother, as she has an 11-year-old daughter. Her daughter loves the Harry Potter movies, but Dumezweni is thrilled by the theatrical form of the story which allows a different glimpse into the world and the characters."The representation that's given of these books as imagery becomes very, very strong. We've grown with Daniel. We've grown with Rupert, and we've grown with Emma. That's who we've seen in the part," she said, noting that she adores Emma Watson, who played Hermione in the films."My joy is that it's a theatrical form. We can take risks," she continued. "We can experiment with that, but I am also aware that I know I can deliver on the part. It's not colorblind casting. That phrase irritates me."When Dumezweni's casting was announced, there was a bit of a social media stir, which author J. K. Rowling stopped in its tracks with the powerful tweet: "Canon: brown eyes, frizzy hair and very clever. White skin was never specified. Rowling loves black Hermione."Dumezweni emphasizes the importance of representation onstage, and countless fans have come up to her saying, "Thank you for being my Hermione."As she gears up for the next year in New York (she's settled in Tribeca), she's enjoying observing the city's differences from London."I know I'm here for a year on an adventure. I'm loving it," she said. "I get sad because the poverty is huge and I see the homelessness; it feels like a different kind of homelessness. Mental health is huge here and it's predominately black men. That, I find fascinating. If you just have one major demographic as one thing, you have to question that. In the same way you can say all the white males, there's a percentage there who are in charge of a lot of things. That's what I mean. The world is so shifting at the moment with the conversation we're having."And she's excited about the direction the world is moving in, particularly as the next generation of women are making their voices heard and spearheading intersectional change across industries."Don't you feel it in the world now? Your generation, especially your generation of women, there is something for me, watching it in my late forties that I'm so excited for you lot," she said. "I am so excited for you lot because the conversations you're having within yourselves. There is a curiosity there. People are scared of young people speaking the truth, because you've been watching, you've been aware. Please keep enjoying that. Keep questioning. Keep meeting others who are different to you."As she talks, she gets excited and grabs my arm, and I'm immediately enraptured in her energy. She wants me to help her change the world, and yes is the only correct answer. After all, she's cast a spell.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child" target="_blank">Get&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets now.</a>Photo credit: Jenny Anderson

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Noma Dumezweni is a little bit magical. Sure, she's playing Hermione Granger, that type-A witch who is the literary heroine of women everywhere, in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, but Dumezweni herself possesses a certain je ne sais quoi. Her co...

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Accio casting!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child" target="_blank">Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</a>&nbsp;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&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's year two company. Reed was an original Broadway cast member of&nbsp;Cursed Child&nbsp;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,&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;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&nbsp;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.&nbsp;Cursed Child&nbsp;premiered on Broadway in 2018 as a two-part play, and has been reworked into a one-part play as of 2021.<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child" target="_blank">Get&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;tickets now.</a>

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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.

Two previous members of the show's Broadway company have been elevated to lead roles.

Lights up — or should we say "lumos" — on&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;on Broadway! As the eighth installment in the&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;series, this stage play continues the stories of familiar book characters and takes audiences through an all-new adventure in J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World. A new generation of wizards collides with the classic Golden Trio of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley.The action revolves around Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy, the respective sons of Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy, who become fast friends at Hogwarts and travel through time to prove their mettle as wizards. But in trying to reverse some past wrongs, they almost change the face of the Wizarding World entirely. Amid this new story, co-conceived by Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne, are plenty of fan-favorite characters from the books and movies that pop up throughout the play.Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;has gone on quite the adventure of its own: after premiering as a two-part, five-hour-total show in London in 2016 and New York in 2018, the Broadway iteration has been condensed into a one-part theatrical experience. But all the enchanting thrills, special effects, and beloved characters remain. If you plan on going to the Lyric Theatre for the show — whether by subway, car, or Portkey — brush up on all things&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;with this guide. Consider it your (Marauder's) map to help you navigate the Wizarding World on Broadway.

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<h2>What is&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;about?</h2>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;kicks off right where the final&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;novel,&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, ended: with Harry and Ginny Potter sending their second son, Albus Severus, to Hogwarts for the first time. Everyone thinks they'll know what to expect from Albus — namely, a carbon copy of his father. But Albus ends up quite the opposite.He makes fast friends with Scorpius Malfoy, the son of Harry's longtime rival, Draco. And rather than joining the Gryffindor house at Hogwarts, he is sorted into Slytherin alongside Scorpius. Over the next few years, Albus is bullied because of his "failure" to emulate Harry's greatness, and Albus becomes resentful. Harry struggles to support his son, and the two grow apart. Scorpius is also bullied due to untrue rumors that he's the son of the slain Lord Voldemort.One day, Harry is approached by Amos Diggory, the father of a boy that Voldemort killed during Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts. He asks Harry to use a device called a Time-Turner to go back and prevent his son's death. Harry refuses. Overhearing, Albus and Scorpius agree to the mission; Albus hopes to prove himself to his father and peers, and Scorpius wants to disprove his evilness. But in messing around with time and changing the past, they witness alternate, darker outcomes for the fate of the Wizarding World that the boys, along with Harry, Ron, and Hermione, thought could never happen again.<h2>Where is&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;playing?</h2>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;is currently running on Broadway at the <a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatres/lyric-theatre" target="_blank">Lyric Theatre</a>. The Lyric Theatre is located at&nbsp;214 W 43rd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. Previously, the Lyric Theatre was called the Foxwoods Theatre, and it was renamed in 2016. Between 2017 and 2018, the Lyric underwent a total renovation specifically to host&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, adding plenty of&nbsp;Harry Potter-themed decor.<h2>How long is&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?</h2>The running time of&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;is 3 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission.&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;is Broadway's longest play. The show was originally a two-part play, with Parts 1 and 2 being performed as two separate two-and-a-half-hour shows. Audiences would typically see the parts either on the same day (with a matinee and evening performance back to back) or on two nights in a row. However, when&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;reopened after the pandemic, the play was shortened into one part.<h2>What days is&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;playing?</h2>On Broadway,&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;typically plays eight performances a week at the Lyric Theatre. The shows typically run Tuesday to Sunday, with two performances on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and no performances on Mondays. For the most up-to-date weekly performance schedule, please visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child" target="_blank">Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</a>&nbsp;page.<h2>When did&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;premiere?</h2>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;opened in London's West End on July 30, 2016. (Preview performances began earlier, on June 7.) But the play had already been in the works for nearly four years at that point.&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;fans, with no more books or films left to look forward to, were eager to see more of the story on stage.<ul> <li>2013: J. K. Rowling announced that a&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;play was in the works. At the time, she said the play would focus on "Harry's early years as an orphan and outcast." The premise later changed to become a sequel to the published&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;stories.</li> <li>2015: In June, the play officially announces its London premiere under the name&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. In October, it was confirmed that the play would be set 19 years after the end of&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.</li> <li>2016:&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;has its world premiere at London's Palace Theatre in the West End.</li> <li>2018:&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;opens on Broadway at the newly renovated Lyric Theatre. Like its West End counterpart, the Broadway production received critical acclaim and multiple awards.</li> <li>2021: After the pandemic,&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;reopens on Broadway as a one-part production, rather than its original two. The two-part version is still playing in London and Australia.</li></ul><h2>Who wrote&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?</h2>Jack Thorne wrote&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, based on an original story by Thorne, John Tiffany (who also directs), and J. K. Rowling. All three have sometimes been listed as authors, but Thorne is listed on the show's official website as the sole playwright.In addition, although&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;is not a musical, the show does have a composer. Two-time Grammy Award winner Imogen Heap composed and wrote the Grammy-nominated score, and the music is heard all throughout the production.<h2>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;characters</h2>The main characters of&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;are brand-new and nearly so: Albus Potter, who was introduced at the very end of the last&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;novel, and Scorpius Malfoy.&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;also features plenty of characters that audiences know and love from J. K. Rowling's book series. In addition to the major characters like Harry, Ron, and Hermione, plenty of other minor characters pop up in the play. Here are the main characters in&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.<ul> <li>Albus Severus Potter: The second son of Harry Potter and Ginny Weasley. The play starts when they are sending him to Hogwarts for the first time. He becomes close friends with Scorpius Malfoy, and the main action of the play revolves around the two going on a time-traveling adventure together. Albus also has a strained relationship with Harry, since he feels pressure to live up to his parents' fame and glory and has been sorted into the Slytherin house, breaking the Potter family tradition of being Gryffindors.</li> <li>Scorpius Malfoy: The son of Draco Malfoy and Astoria Greengrass. Scorpius is the opposite of his father: He is nerdy and kind, rather than snobbish. Scorpius gets bullied at Hogwarts due to unfounded rumors that his real father is Voldemort, and Albus remains his closest — and often only — friend.</li> <li>Harry Potter: The central character, who in the books was the "Chosen One" to defeat the dark wizard Voldemort and save the Wizarding World. Now an adult with a job as the Head of Magical Law Enforcement at the Ministry of Magic government agency, he wants to live a fairly quiet, normal adult life with his family. However, when Albus and Scorpius get lost in time, he must go on one more quest to save them, facing some of his old demons in the process. He struggles with fatherhood and has difficulty connecting with Albus.</li> <li>Hermione Granger: One of Harry's best friends and Ron's wife. Ever ambitious and extremely intelligent, she has become the Minister for Magic: the leader of the Wizarding World.</li> <li>Ron Weasley: One of Harry's best friends and Hermione's husband. He's loyal and fun-loving. As an adult, he runs the joke shop Weasley's Wizard Wheezes alongside his older brother George.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ginny Weasley: Ron's sister and Harry's wife. Ginny accompanies Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Draco on their adventures in&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and she encourages Harry to improve his relationship with Albus.</li> <li>Rose Granger-Weasley: The daughter of Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, who's the same age as her cousin Albus. Like her mother, she's smart, bold, and ambitious. Scorpius has a crush on her.</li> <li>Delphi Diggory: The niece and caretaker of Amos Diggory. When Amos asks Albus and Scorpius to go back in time to save his son, Delphi accompanies Albus and Scorpius on their journey.</li></ul>

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<h2>What awards has&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;won?</h2>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;was an awards darling and record-breaker all over the world. In London,&nbsp;Cursed Child set new records for both the number of nominations and wins a West End play has ever received. And in 2018, after winning six Tony Awards including Best Play, the New York production set a record for the highest ticket sales a Broadway play has ever had in a single week. Below are just some of the major awards&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;has won worldwide.<ul> <li>Tony Awards:&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;received 10 Tony Award nominations at the 2018 ceremony. The show won six: Best Play, Best Direction of a Play, and awards for Best Scenic, Costume, Lighting, and Sound Design of a Play.</li> <li>Drama Desk Awards: The Broadway production won five awards of eight nominations, all in creative categories. John Tiffany won for his direction, Imogen Heap won for her score, and the show's lighting, sound, and projection designers all got awards.</li> <li>Olivier Awards: With 9 wins out of 12 nominations,&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;became the most-nominated and most-awarded play in West End history. The show won Best New Play and swept the design categories — Best Costume, Set, Sound, and Lighting Design — and multiple company members won individual awards. John Tiffany won Best Director, Jamie Parker won Best Actor for playing Harry, Noma Dumezweni won Best Supporting Actress for playing Hermione, and Anthony Boyle won Best Supporting Actor for playing Scorpius.</li> <li>WhatsOnStage Awards:&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;took home many of the same WhatsOnStage Awards as Olivier Awards for the London production. Out of 11 nominations, the show won 8 awards including Best New Play, acting nods for Parker, Dumezweni, and Boyle, and multiple design and directing awards.</li> <li>Grammy Awards: In a rare feat for a play, Imogen Heap's&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;score from the Broadway production was nominated for the Best Musical Theater Album Grammy Award.</li> <li>Helpmann Awards: The Melbourne production was nominated for eight Australian Helpmann Awards, with Neil Austin winning for Best Lighting Design.</li></ul><h2>Major productions of&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</h2>Like the&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;novels before it,&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;has found massive worldwide success. Since premiering in London's West End, the show has moved to America, Australia, and more. Putting on a production of&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;is no easy feat, since the sets and effects are intricate, but theatres around the world have made the magic happen. All of the below productions are still running as of this article's publication, years after their premieres.<ul> <li>London: The world-premiere production of&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;took place at the Palace Theatre in London's West End in 2016.</li> <li>New York: Following acclaim in London,&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;moved to Broadway in 2018 and found equal success there. Much of the original West End cast traveled across the pond to reprise their roles for the Broadway premiere.</li> <li>Melbourne: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;opened at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne, Australia, in 2019. The production featured a brand-new Australian cast.</li> <li>San Francisco: Also in 2019, a production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;began at San Francisco's&nbsp;Curran Theatre with an all-new cast.</li></ul><h2>Fun facts about&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</h2>There's always something new to discover about the Wizarding World — but don't worry, none of the facts below will spoil any of the production's magical secrets. Here's some facts you should know about&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.<ul> <li>The Lyric Theatre was totally renovated specifically for&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. There's now carpeting with "HP" patterned on it, Patronuses painted on the walls, and a full&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;gift shop where you can buy wands, Hogwarts house merch, and more.</li> <li>Chris Columbus, who directed the first two&nbsp;Harry Potter&nbsp;films, has expressed interest in directing a&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;film adaptation with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint playing the Golden Trio as adults. No concrete plans for such a film have been confirmed — but you never know.</li> <li>Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;reveals one of Harry Potter's greatest fears (this isn't a spoiler). One might think it's something like the soul-sucking Dementors or the return of Voldemort — but it's pigeons.</li> <li>The play is known for its unbelieveable special effects, and almost no one knows how they're done. But somehow, the show's team has made it possible to undergo Transfiguration into another person, make a bookshelf come to life and attack, and have smoke come out of an actor's ears, just as believably as in the movies.</li> <li>The original London production had people with super-specific job titles on the creative team. Specific people were in charge of things like knitting, tattoos, and "costume prop body paddings."</li> <li>The premiere of&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;and the release of the script in bookstores corresponded with milestones from the original novel series. The play's first London previews in 2016 overlapped with the 18th anniversary of the release of the first Harry Potter book,&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The opening night happened on July 30, the eve of Harry Potter's birthday. The book release also took place at midnight that day.</li></ul><h2>How to get&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;tickets</h2>Longtime Potterheads and casual Harry Potter&nbsp;fans alike will be spellbound by&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. As one of few fantasy shows on Broadway,&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;offers a unique theatrical experience with special effects you won't see anywhere else. People often talk about "theatrical magic," and&nbsp;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&nbsp;exemplifies that in its truest form. You don't need to cast an "accio" spell to get tickets to come to you — you can get them right here.

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Lights up — or should we say "lumos" — on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway! Learn performance times, characters, and fun facts about this magical play.

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Learn all the details of the Harry Potter Broadway show: a unique stage play continuing the beloved character's story, which has brought the world under its spell.