Experience the wizarding world of Harry Potter like you’ve never seen before! 

The Tony award winning Best Play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now in its 5th year of casting spectacular spells at the Lyric Theatre on Broadway, continues the beloved story of Harry, Ron, and Hermione 19 years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child follows Harry and Ginny's son, Albus Severus Potter, as he struggles to live up to his fathers legacy. At Hogwarts, Albus forms an unlikely friendship with Scorpoius Malfoy, Draco Malfoy’s son, and together they embark on a journey through time that could change the past and future forever. 

With an original story by J.K Rowling, along with Tony Award winning director John Tiffany and playwright Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child takes you on an adventure full of hidden surprises that will have you on the edge of your seats!

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child features a spellbinding score by Imogen Heap and choreography by Steven Hoggett and Tony Award winning designs by Christine Jones (Scenic), Katrina Lindsay (Costume), Neil Austin (Lighting) and Gareth Fry (Sound.) Jamie Harrison provided the Illusions and Magic.

Experience the magic for yourself and get your Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Broadway tickets and visit the Lyric Theatre today! 

In the Press:

“Diamond-sharp in its staging and dazzling in its visual imagination, as magical as any spell or potion.” – The New York Times, Critic’s Pick

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child combines grand storytelling with stagecraft on a scale heretofore unimagined…the experience is transporting.” – Time Out New York

“It’s not hyperbole to call the show sheer magic.” – The Hollywood Reporter

FAQs

Did  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child  win any awards?

Yes! The original London production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was nominated for a record-breaking 11 Olivier Awards, and won a record-breaking 9 Olivier Awards, including Best Play, Best Director (John Tiffany), Best Actor (Jamie Parker as Harry Potter), and Best Actress and Actor in a Supporting Role (Noma Dumezweni as Herminoe Granger & Anthony Boyle as Scorpis Malfoy respectively.)The London Production also won Best Play at the Evening Standard Awards and the WhatsOnStage Awards. 

The Original Broadway Production was nominated for 10 Tony Awards and won 6, including Best Play. The Broadway production also won the Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and Drama League Award for Best Play, along with a Grammy Nomination for Best Musical Theatre Album produced and composed by Imogen Heap. 

Is there parking nearby?
Parking is notoriously difficult in New York City, and Times Square is one of the most crowded areas. Check out Icon Parking, Spothero, and Edison Parkfast for information on nearby spots and garages, And be prepared to pay $20-$30 hourly. 

Is there a  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast recording?

There is not a traditional cast recording as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a play and not a broadway musical - however there is still a Grammy nominated original score that will bring the magic to life wherever you go! You can purchase a CD here, or listen to it on streaming! 

Where can I get Harry Potter and the Cursed Child show merch? 

Official merchandise for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child can be purchased directly at the Lyric Theatre when you see the show, online at the Cursed Child Store, or at the Harry Potter Flagship store located at 935 Broadway in New York City, which has merchandise from the show as well as the entire Harry Potter Wizarding World! 

I don't live in New York City. Can I see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in a city near me? 

Yes! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is playing all around the world, not just at the Lyric Theatre in New York City! The US National Tour will begin in Chicago in September 2024, for more dates and for the North American tour here, including information on future productions at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, and The National Theatre in Washington, DC! Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is also playing in London, Hamburg, and Tokyo! 

Is There a Nearby Restaurant? 

There are plenty of pre and post show dining options. For nearby fast casual dining, check out Schnipper’s (620 8th Ave), or Los Taco No. 1 (229 W. 43rd). A couple blocks away are theater patron staples such as Carmine’s, Sardi’s (both on 44th between 8th and 9th Ave) or right across Shubert Alley on West 45th you’ll find Junior’s. Or you can check out Restaurant Row on 46th Street between 8th and 9th Ave. All of these options are very near the Lyric Theatre. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child also offers a magical array of concessions from traditional theater concessions to Chocolate Frogs and Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans - and you can wash it all down with a cold Butterbeer! 

What else should I know? 

In 2013, JK Rowling announced that a stage play based in the Harry Potter world was in development. In 2015, the play was announced that it would be set 19 years after deathly hallows and premiere in London in July 2016. JK Rowling conceived the story for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child with playwright Jack Thorne, and director John Tiffany. The original cast featured Jamie Parker as Harry Potter, Noma Dumezweni as Hermione Granger, Paul Thornley as Ron Weasley, Poppy Miller as Ginny Potter, Alex Price as Draco Malfoy, Sam Clemmett as Albus Severus Potter, and Anthony Boyle as Scorpius Malfoy - who all reprised their roles when the production transferred to the Lyric Theatre in New York and opened on Broadway in 2018. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has also had productions in San Francisco, USA, Melbourne, Australia, and Toronto, Canada. 

Originally written as two parts to be seen over two subsequent performances, it was shortened to one part after the covid pandemic. The only production still in its original 2 part format is in London.

Currently, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the 5th longest running straight play in Broadway History! 

Who Should See  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child?

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is recommended for ages 8 and up. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted in the Lyric Theatre and children 15 and under will not be admitted without an adult.