'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' to become third-longest-running Broadway play in history
The stage sequel to J. K. Rowling's book and film series has performed at the Lyric Theatre since 2018, winning six Tony Awards including Best Play that year.
Talk about a golden trio. On September 1, 2025, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will play its 2,328th performance at the Lyric Theatre and become the third-longest-running non-musical play in Broadway history.
It will surpass Abie's Irish Rose, which played 2,327 performances between 1922-27. Harry Potter still trails Tobacco Road (3,182 performances between 1933-41) and Life With Father (3,224 performances between 1939-47) as the second-longest-running and longest-running play, respectively.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has played at the Lyric Theatre since 2018, making it the longest-running show in the venue's history, following a hit world premiere in London's West End in 2016. The Broadway production won six Tony Awards, including Best Play, and has since set the Guinness World Record as the highest-grossing non-musical play in Broadway history, with over $430 million total sales and over 3.5 million tickets sold.
A sequel to J. K. Rowling's book and film series, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child follows Harry Potter's son Albus and Draco Malfoy's son Scorpius as they become friends at Hogwarts and go on a time-traveling adventure. But when they accidentally mess with history, the original Golden Trio, Malfoy, and others must step in to save the Wizarding World once again. Jack Thorne wrote the play from a story co-conceived by Rowling, Thorne, and John Tiffany.
As previously announced, Harry Potter film star Tom Felton will reprise his role of Draco Malfoy in the Broadway show from November 11, 2025 to May 10, 2026. The current cast includes Matthew James Thomas as Harry Potter, Rachel Christopher as Hermione Granger, Daniel Fredrick as Ron Weasley, Sarah Killough as Ginny Potter, Alex Serino as Albus Potter, Aaron Bartz as Draco Malfoy, Erik Christopher Peterson as Scorpius Malfoy, Ayanna Nicole Thomas as Rose Granger-Weasley, and Kristen Martin as Delphi Diggory.
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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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